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Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 92nd Annual Bud Billiken® Parade
It’s back and more exciting than ever! On Saturday, August 14, the 92nd Annual Bud Billiken® Parade will take place on Chicago’s south side and it will be a star-studded event, celebrating Chicago’s youth and a very special hometown hero. Two-time WNBA MVP, Chicago Sky forward, and Chicagoland native, Candace Parker, will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s parade and festival. This year’s theme is Back to School, Back to Life and Back to Bud Billiken, which will celebrate everyone coming back together again after time apart due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
100 Local Students Participate in STEM Program to Improve Diversity in STEM
For the second year, ComEd is sparking curiosity among Chicagoland high school students by bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to their homes through ComEd STEM Home Labs. The program was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to safely continue to bring STEM programming and mentorship to Black and Hispanic students, as women and people of color continue to be dramatically underrepresented in STEM fields.
Scripps taps Eric Ludgood to lead Newsy
CINCINNATI PRNewswire -- Award-winning news executive Eric Ludgood has been hired as the head of Newsy by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), effective Aug. 16.
United Way of Metro Chicago announces United Neighborhoods Equity Fund
United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF). UNEF aims to support small, Black and brown-led nonprofits predominantly located on the city’s south and west sides and south suburban region, and connect them to new investment opportunities. Each of the 10 grantees will be awarded $50,000 of unrestricted funds over a two-year cycle to be used according to the needs of each nonprofit.
Wakati Hair Presents “Crowned Series” Celebrating The Timeless Textures Of Black Hair
Wakati® is a NEW Kao-owned, hair care brand. Wakati, meaning “time” in Swahili, represents a respect for where your hair has been and an optimism for all the places you want it to go. After an 8-year long journey and research, and a collaboration with the Historically Black College University (HBCU) Florida Agricultural Mechanical University, (FAMU), the four product line debuted in January 2021 in Walgreens, Target and Walmart, and at Rite-Aid in summer 2021.
Chicago State University Eliminates Student Debt for Many Students Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
To combat the direct negative impact COVID-1 has had on Chicago State University (CSU) students, the administration has approved close to half a million dollars in funding to wipe out student debt for those who qualify.
Real Life Uncle Remus Celebrates 95th Birthday
Gus and Mary Rickette met a vendor who was trying to sell a sign that a previous customer no longer wanted. The sign read “Uncle Remus,” and the couple knew immediately it was exactly what they wanted to hang over their restaurant door. That was in 1969; and, as they say, the rest is history. Uncle Remus, a fictional character from a collection of African American folktales, has been representing the brand fittingly.
STATE FAIR TO REOPEN WITH NEW ATTRACTIONS, INDOOR MASK MANDATE
After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety requirements.
New Compass Health Center Location Brings Intensive Behavioral Healthcare to Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Compass Health Center will be opening a new 50,000 square foot Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) behavioral health treatment facility, located in the Oak Brook/Westmont/Hinsdale region of Chicago’s western suburbs on August 2, 2021. Compass is the largest provider of PHP/IOP services in Illinois and has locations in Northbrook and Chicago and a Virtual option for Illinois-based patients.
HOME INSPECTIONS ARE INTEGRAL TO BUYING PROCESS
Varnell Bronson’s journey to becoming a home inspector began with his own journey as a home buyer. Bronson, who has been a home inspector with Pillar to Post Home Inspectors for two years, became interested in home inspection six years ago when he was buying his home. He looked at three houses and paid a home inspector each time. He decided he wanted to educate the home buyers in the community where he worked on the home inspection process. Bronson who has been a postal worker for 20 years would hear the issues people had with their houses.
Monthlong Hiring Event in Full Swing
The City of Chicago, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and World Business Chicago have created a five-week hybrid event aimed at creating opportunities for the city’s residents. Hire Chicago began the week of Aug. 2nd and it will continue through Sept. 2nd.
ROBBINS MAYOR BRYANT ADDRESSES SCHOOL DISTRICT’S EQUITY ISSUES
The Village of Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant hosted a Town Hall Meeting with the residents and the Community High School District 218.
COPPER WELLNESS PROVIDES POSITIVE HEALING ENVIORNMENT
Dr. Stephanie Madden is a licensed professional acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist who has been practicing for five years. During that time, she built momentum and looked for other practitioners to work with.
Rep. Rita Provides Chicago, Riverdale Shred Days to Help Clean Up from Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has helped many people realize they have a lot of clutter in their homes and lives they need to clean up. State Rep. Bob Rita is doing his part to help.
