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Financial assistance available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers for winter heating season
As the calendar turns to October and winter draws close, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are making their customers aware of financial assistance now available to people having a tough time keeping up with their heating bills. There are several programs available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers.
Emmy Winner Uzo Aduba, Stand Up To Cancer And Count Me In Join Forces
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), Count Me In, and SU2C Ambassador and Emmy® Award and SAG Award winning actress, Uzo Aduba have teamed up for a new public service announcement (PSA) to educate and encourage all cancer patients to opt-in to sharing their unique experiences and health information to help accelerate the pace of cancer research and propel new discoveries.
City Launching “Face Forward” Project
The City of Chicago is partnering with renowned photographer Sandro Miller to offer Chicago youth aged 12 to 18 their very own portrait to be transformed into a one-of-a-kind work of art as part of a COVID-19 vaccination campaign that celebrates young people who are protecting themselves by getting the vaccine.
‘Sisters Working It Out’ Executive Director Beulah Brent is nominated for cancer award
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Beulah Brent, executive director of Sisters Working it Out, has been nominated for her work to eliminate Breast Cancer disparities in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Local Eyebrow Icon Focuses On Inner Beauty
LaGena Cain is the owner of Poise Beauty, a lifestyle brand and cosmetic company. Cain grew up in the beauty world. Her aunt named her first salon after her. “Growing up and seeing women pamper themselves and how they focused on their outer beauty and look beautiful, I think part of my life, I just got focused on just wanting to tap into the inner part of us,” she said.
Awards recognize educators’ time and dedication
The Millens remember a time when they were in class together as students and a teacher referred to Kerese as the “stupid twin.” It stuck with her, and the experience traumatized her. It made Kristle and Kerese realize there are educators out there who don’t care for students. They wanted to recognize educators who are impacting students’ lives positively.
The Obamas break ground on the Obama Presidential Center
“We chose this location for a few pretty good reasons. It’s close to where Michelle grew up, where I started my political career, it’s surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and a community where we believe we can help make a difference,” Mr. Obama said.
A New Development Project At The Former Independence Bank Site
The former site of Independence Bank, located at 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave., will be renovated to house the Gift of Hope community outreach and operations. It will also house a healthcare and skills training program through Malcolm X College.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. pledges $1 million to support lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., an international collegiate and nonprofit community service organization, plans to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This commitment comes just as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary in 2022 with the focus on celebrating this centennial milestone by reflecting on a long history of philanthropy, love for community and making a positive impact on the kids and families at St. Jude.
Voting Rights Activists Arrested at White House
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, five voting rights activists were arrested in front of the White House in a demonstration calling on President Biden to take immediate and meaningful action for the freedom to vote. The action was led by the League of Women Voters of the United States, People For the American Way, and the Declaration for American Democracy. A diverse group of activists, including actress Kathleen Turner, members of the clergy, and civil and voting rights advocacy leaders participated in the march to and demonstration in front of the White House.
Top NYC Doctor on a Mission to Get People of Color Vaccinated
Despite the surge in the variants and increasing deaths across the nation and around the world, people of color still lag when it comes to getting vaccinations against COVID-19.
Add Meaning to Halloween and Support a Good Cause
As the world faces multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, families may have to adjust traditional trick-or-treating plans again this year. However, there are still ways to help make a difference and celebrate Halloween virtually.
Gabrielle Union Relaunches Fashion Line
Gabrielle Union has relaunched her namesake fashion line with New York & Company under the Saadia Group, a leader in multi-category product manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing. The actress, author and entrepreneur returns to fashion design with her most expansive release yet.
TOMORROW IS BERNIE MAC’S BIRTHDAY:
We all know that Bernie Mac has been passed on for thirteen years, but here's the thing... He's still making a huge impact on folks, and he's about to make some serious history as the first author of a daily motivational book who's done it from the other side. Bernie’s widow Rhonda R. McCullough teamed up with Walker-Bryce Creative to write a page-a-day self-help book full of Bernie’s own words of wisdom and good old solid advice, all delivered in his unmistakable voice with no sugar-coating, period.
