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Chicago House Music Lovers Kick-Off Holiday With Annual South Side Pub Crawl
Chicago is a popular destination for summer music events. On Wednesday, July 3rd, thousands of House music lovers will “Get on the Bus” as the organizers House Club Tour, LLC continues the House Club Tour (HCT) Pub Crawl for the fi ft h year. Every year the HCT kicks off the House Music holiday weekend celebrated by music lovers all across the world. Chicago widely recognized as the birthplace of House Music now plays a major role in the current rise of the genre.
SOUTH SIDE MOTHER TAKES INITIATIVE TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT RACE AND COLORISM
After struggling to explain to her preschool-aged daughter about the concept of race, Lanisha Thaddison took it upon herself to write Black Rainbow, a children’s book that explores the topic of race and colorism, for other parents to turn to when they have similar struggles at home.
SHEDD AQUARIUM INVITES CHICAGOANS TO KAYAK FOR CONSERVATION ON THE CHICAGO RIVER
Throughout the summer, the Shedd Aquarium will hosts a unique kayaking experience on the Chicago River through their Kayak for Conservation program which will allow participants to paddle the North Branch Canal with the Aquarium’s wildlife conservation experts to pick up litter, collect data, and observe animals in their natural habitats.
CONCERNED SOUTH SUBURBAN LAWMAKERS CALL FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF METROSOUTH CLOSURE
A letter signed by State Representatives Robert Rita, William Davis, Justin Slaughter and State Senator Emil Jones III was recently sent to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to request a public hearing on the proposed closure of MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island.
Chicago Urban League Releases State of Black Chicago Report
The Chicago Urban League recently hosted its 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon and released the State of Black Chicago report which highlights important statistics about how Chicago’s black residents compare to the general population in areas like education, housing, and employment. The report will be used to help the Chicago Urban League better serve black Chicagoans.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® 65th National Conference Comes to the Windy City
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated, brings their 65th National Conference to the Windy City. More than 500 registered nurses and nursing students from across the United States, the District of Columbia and the Caribbean will convene at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Hotel on July 7-13, 2019.
45th ANNUAL SCDAI 8K WALK/JOG/BIKE-A-THON FUNDRAISER SHINES LIGHT ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE AWARENESS
June 28, 2019 — On July 20, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) (www.sicklecelldisease-illinois.org) invites friends, family and supporters to participate in the 45th Annual 8K Walk/Jog/Bike-A-Thon, a yearly fundraising event that brings awareness to those living with sickle cell disease. The family-friendly race will take place at Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront at 39th Street, rain or shine, and has a fundraising goal of $100,000.
Pappas: $24.6 million in Cook County property tax refunds going to 25,000 homeowners whose bills show no balance due
Nearly 25,000 homeowners are receiving a Second Installment tax bill that shows a zero balance due on August 1 and are set to receive $24.6 million in refunds, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
As Summer Finally Arrives, ComEd is Prepared to Provide Reliable Energy to Customers Investments to strengthen and modernize the electric grid have increased reliability and customer satisfaction
Now that summer temperatures are here in northern Illinois, ComEd is ready to maintain strong reliability thanks to smart grid investments that have cut the number of customer outages by roughly half. ComEd’s energy efficiency programs also give customers the power to stay cool while controlling their energy usage.
NATURAL PATH NUTRITION INC. HOSTS A CARDIO DRUMMING WORKOUT FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE PRODIGY SAINTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Prodigy Saints Scholarship cardio-drumming fundraising, health informational, and entertainment event at The LAB fitness center and nutrition bar located at 2019 W. 95th Street in the Beverly neighborhood.
Hinton Selected as BUFI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors
As the city of Chicago has welcomed its new mayor, the Black United Fund of Illinois welcomes its new chairman of the Board of Directors, Gregory Hinton.
OBAMA FOUNDATION WELCOMES 130 YOUNG CHICAGOANS TO SIX-MONTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Obama Foundation recently hosted a two-day kick-off event for it’s newest Community Leadership Corps cohort in Chicago. The 130 Chicagoans, aged 18 to 25, who were selected to participate in the six-month Community Leadership Corps program were chosen based on their proven commitment to making a difference in their community.
Chicago Born and Raised, How One Local DJ Is Making a Name for Himself
Throughout the month of June, African American Music Appreciation Month is celebrated in the U.S. and while there are several historic black musicians from Chicago to talk about, there are also several local musicians that are currently putting in work to earn their recognition in the city.
36 Principals Accepted Into Prestigious School Leadership Programs
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) recently announced the acceptance of 36 principals into two of the city’s most prestigious school leadership programs: the Cahn Fellows Program and the Chicago Principals Fellowship.