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70% of American Singles Are Looking for a Serious Relationship
Today, for the first time ever, eharmony is looking at what singles want out of their dating lives — and what they value most in potential partners. The first-ever “Singles & Desirability” study commissioned by eharmony revealed that indeed, both men and women want a partner who is kind, funny and honest. Nearly half of all singles said that honesty is the most important attribute when considering someone to date. They ranked kindness (44%) and a sense of humor (34%) as the second and third most desirable traits, respectively.
HUNDREDS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENT PROJECTS AT ANNUAL ACTION CIVICS SHOWCASE
As the school year comes to an end, Mikva Challenge recently partnered with the Chicago Public Schools’ Department of Social Science and Civic Engagement to host the 17th Annual Action Civics Showcase where three hundred teenagers from 60 public schools came together to present their ideas on how to solve problems in their neighborhoods.
Most Admired Woman and Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Confirmed to Headline the 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans
ESSENCE Communications recently announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama will headline its 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA, taking place July 4-7, 2019. On the heels of the historic success of her book Becoming, the appearance will mark Mrs. Obama’s first engagement at the Festival and will include a sit-down interview on July 6 at the Louisiana Superdome. Mrs. Obama also appeared on the December 2018 cover of ESSENCE magazine and will contribute the monthly closing article – A Word – to the July/August issue.
CHICAGO STREET WEAR LEGEND STAYS TRUE TO HIS COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING HIS BRAND
Founder and CEO of PHLI Brand clothing, Dave Jeff, was born and raised in Hyde Park where his deep love for fashion began at a young age. Jeff grew up under the watch of his mother who was his sole provider and according to him was “always on her fresh” which inspired him to try and keep up with changing fashion trends. “I got to see a lot of different things and fashionable stuff because of my mom and where I grew up so that has always been a Dave Jeff thing I guess, just being fresh or whatever,” said Jeff.
South Side Trolley Tour Explores Art Institutions In Historically Black Neighborhood
Every third Friday from June to Sept., locals and visitors will be invited to visit Bronzeville for a free trolley tour of the historic neighborhood. The tour will visit the South Side Community Art Center and several Bronzeville art galleries where participants will be able to view the exhibits, listen to music, eat, and have a drink. The first Bronzeville Art District Trolley Car Tour of the season will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 21.
Thornton Township to hold a free seminar geared to improve relationship communications
“Everyone communicates differently individually based on so many factors that we wanted to bring single people into a room together to have a relaxed and in depth conversation about how men and women communicate,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., communication manager at Thornton Township. “Its time to be on the same side of the conversation.”
Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools Launches 20th Anniversary Campaign
Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools (BSICS) opened 20 years ago committed to providing a safe, nurturing, academically-stimulating, and culturally-relevant education for students on Chicago’s South Side. Today, the network of elementary charter schools includes Betty Shabazz Academy in Greater Grand Crossing and Barbara A. Sizemore Academy in Englewood.
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM BILL
House Assistant Majority Leader Will Davis, Revenue Committee Chairman Mike Zalewski, and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi met Tuesday afternoon with representatives of labor unions and industry interest groups to clarify language in a significant legislative property tax reform effort. The meeting was part of a process to move toward successful passage of SB 1379, the Data Modernization Bill.
GIRLS LIKE ME PROJECT, INC. JOINS CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST’S ON THE TABLE CONVERSATION
The Chicago Community Trust recently organized its annual On The Table conversations with this year’s focus on creating a Memo to the Mayor. On The Table events were held across the city and the goal of each discussion was to identify community needs that Chicago’s newly elected mayor, Lori Lightfoot, and her administration should know about.
Chicago Software Developer Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Federal Grant Money
A Chicago software developer has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $200,000 in grant funds from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation.
Civic Leader Mentors Help Youth With “Career Talks” At Recent Event CHA has
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) recently partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters Metropolitan Chicago (BBBS) at the second annual “Career Talks” event at Gary Comer Youth Center on Chicago’s South Side
New Tools For Printable Nail Art Design
Look down – how are your nails looking? Is it time for a new set? No problem – Canon has you covered! Eliminating the need to visit your local nail salon, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, introduces printable nail stickers for select PIXMA series printers. Now, you can refresh your manicure in the comfort of your own home.
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN STUDENTS
The Mayor of the Village of Matteson, Sheila Chalmers-Currin, the Mayor of Richton Park, Rick Reinbold, and Illinois Representative Robin Kelly recently gathered to announce that Mentoring Youth Through Technology would be receiving a $25,000 grant from Comcast to fund a variety of technology training programs for middle school students in Matteson and Richton Park.
FOOD HALL OPENS WITH THREE BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES AS FIRST TENANTS
The One Eleven Food Hall, 756 E. 111th St., in Pullman is officially open after a recent grand opening ceremony held by Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale, and three black restauranteurs who have set up shop in the new Food Hall.
