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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS HOST LIGHT IN THE NIGHT EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY
Throughout the summer, community organizations across Chicago have been hosting weekly Light in the Night events to reclaim public spaces in neighborhoods that have been heavily affected by violence. One nonprofit, Breakthrough, recently hosted its final weekly Light in the Night event in East Garfield Park.
Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low in August
Th e Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that the unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in August, down 0.2 percentage point from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. Th e August unemployment rate was the lowest monthly unemployment rate for the state on record. Nonfarm payrolls were stable compared to the prior month, down -1,400 jobs. Th e July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report (from -400 to +1,300 jobs).
Chart-Topper Travis Greene Releases New Song and Video “Great Jehovah”
Three-time GRAMMY® nominated chart topper Travis Greene continues to bring listeners together and create an elevating experience of love and blessing with the release of his new song “Great Jehovah.” Available now instantly with pre-order of his upcoming album Broken Record, Greene has also released a new video for “Great Jehovah.”
EMERGING YOUNG ARTIST TOURS CHICAGO’S SUBURBS, PERFORMS FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN STUDENTS
Students at Crete-Monee High School recently received a performance from a 19-year-old emerging singer from Atlanta known by her stage name, MicahBlu. MicahBlu has been performing for most of her life and always hits the stage with various shades of blue in her outfit, her hair and her makeup.
LOCAL NONPROFIT PETITIONS CITY TO RECOGNIZE CHICAGO DAY OF THE GIRL
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization that focuses on providing young girls in Chicago, specifically from the south side, with mentoring opportunities. The organization is preparing to host its annual Day of the Girl celebration on Oct. 11 and the organization’s founder, La’Keisha Gray-Sewell, recently created an online petition requesting that Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, declare October 11th as Chicago Day of the Girl.
Closed Chicago Public School Is Reactivated By Community-Led Art Installations
Anthony Overton Elementary School in Bronzeville was closed in 2013 after 50 years of operation. The iconic south side building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 and has become the site of community art projects including the most recent Community Day: Making Space Together event hosted by Chicago Architecture Biennial, Creative Grounds, and Borderless Studios.
SOUTH SIDE ALDERMAN INTRODUCES TWO ORDINANCES AND DEFERS ZONING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale recently introduced two ordinances to Chicago’s City Council that, if approved, will create a tax increment financing (TIF) district on 95th Street between South State Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue and rezone a surrounding area for the development of detached houses.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE EARNS 10 YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION
During a recent South Suburban College Board Meeting, Dr. Ron Kawanna, associate vice president of accreditation and institutional effectiveness at South Suburban College, announced to the Board of Trustees that the college has once again received a 10-year accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.
GAP INC. TO KICK OFF SEASONAL HIRING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced plans to hire seasonal associates for its Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Old Navy, and Janie and Jack stores, as well as customer contact centers and distribution centers for the 2019 holiday season. The company plans to hire as many as 5,000 associates during the one-day event. The company will host a single day hiring event in all Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory, Old Navy, Athleta, and Janie and Jack stores, as well as select distribution and customer contact centers across the United States and Canada from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, October 5. Job candidates are encouraged to apply for a position prior to the holiday hiring event through Gap Inc.'s United States or Canada seasonal hiring career pages.
Ford Kicks Off First Day of Student College Assistance Applications at Michele Clark High School
State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School Principal Charles Anderson are encouraging high school seniors to get an early start on both college and financial aid applications. Rep. Ford and Principal Anderson will join the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to launch College Changes Everything Month on October 1, 2019, during a press conference to announce millions of dollars of financial aid available for families in Illinois.
NEXTLEVEL HEALTH PARTNERS, INC., WINS AN APEX AWARD FROM THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAID HEALTH PLANS
NextLevel Health Partners, Inc., a Medicaid managed care company in Illinois, received the Business and Operational Performance APEX award from the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) at IAMHP’s Annual Conference last night. NextLevel Health was awarded for improving care coordination, efficiency and readmission rates through their innovative partnership with PatientPing, a health technology company that connects providers to seamlessly coordinate patient care.
Homewood Science Center’s Girls STEAM Ahead Success Program to Receive Grant
The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development will award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support Homewood Science Center’s Girls STEAM Ahead Success program, a workforce development program for 9th-grade female students from low-income families in Rich Township High School District 227. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) stated “This grant funding addresses gender, racial, and economic inequities in STEAM education and careers, and is in alignment with Cook County’s foundational belief in the value of equity.”
Award-Winning Author Ta-Nehisi Coates to Discuss "The Water Dancer" at The DuSable Museum
Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates will discuss his first novel, "The Water Dancer," at the DuSable Museum of African American History on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 7:00 PM until 8:15 PM
“REAL WOMEN WEAR BATES” IS NOT JUST A SHOW, IT IS A STATE OF MIND
Designer Barbara Bates believes that every woman is entitled to wear beautifully tailored fashion no matter their age or size. That is the premise behind the Annual “Real Women Wear Bates” fashion show on October 26. The women strutting the catwalk will be career women, housewives, retirees and a few recognizable faces. Special invited host for the event is comedian Sinbad. The show will be at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Street. Champagne reception is from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Fashion show begins at 5:30 p.m.