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Thornton Township Offers 1st Empowerment Through Self Defense Class For Women
Thornton Township hosted the self-defense seminar to educate women and seniors about self-defense tactics. One Light Self Defense is a company that trains people to protect themselves against bodily harm.
Controversial New South African Art Exhibit Opens At DuSable Museum
The DuSable Museum of African American History recently opened a new contemporary art exhibit, “Troublemaker: Art Is Our Only Hope,” which primarily features art created by Ayanda Mabulu. The exhibit reimagines new relationships between living and past figures of power and places them in various acts of violence or other compromising behaviors. This exhibit is moving, graphic, powerful, and not suitable for children.
CICS Launches Open Call for Innovative Educator Fellows
Chicago International Charter School (CICS) is seeking innovative educators as part of the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship program. The Education Entrepreneur Fellowship Open Call closes on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Up to six Fellows will be selected for the Winter 2019 cohort. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/1435.
MAYORAL CANDIDATES REACT TO PRECKWINKLE ENTERING CROWDED MAYORS RACE
It’s difficult to keep track of who is currently running for Mayor of Chicago, even more so now that incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel has decided not to seek a third term.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications available
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Assistance recently announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin scheduling appointments and accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning October 1, 2018.
Mayor Announces Resilient Families Task Force To Combat Poverty In Chicago
The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, along with several Chicago Alderman, recently approved the creation of the Resilient Families Task Force to analyze current strategies and recommend new ways to reduce the number Chicago families that are living in poverty. Specifically, the Task Force will develop a Universal Basic Income pilot program for 1000 Chicago families and explore the possibility of a Chicago based Earned Income Tax Credit program.
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation recently with the Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to make it easier for small businesses to become accessible for people with disabilities and help those businesses comply with the landmark.
Women-Owned Business Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet Wins Coveted 'Best Product in Healthcare 2018'
Dr. Canuso, LLC., an OTC footcare products company recently announced that the line has won the prestigious 2018 ECRM/RangeMe "Best Product in Healthcare" Buyers Choice Award in Phoenix, AZ.
TRUE STAR FOUNDATION HOSTS FUNDRAISER TO CELEBRATE THEIR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Th e True Star Foundation is hosting a fund- raiser on Oct. 4 and 6 p.m. at the Leo Burnett offices, 35 W. Wacker Dr., to celebrate the organization’s 14 years of operation and their transformation from print media to digital media.
15 Cities Targeted Nationwide to Reach Young Voters of Color
At a time when all Americans continue to grapple with deep social, racial and economic injustices, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSC-ME) is activating the next phase of “I AM 2018,” a major non-partisan campaign to engage disenfranchised communities of color in a number of cities across the nation in the upcoming 2018 midterm elections. The campaign is designed specifically to reach 18-to-34-year-old African American and Hispanic voters through Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and motivate them to go to the polls in November.
Three Exhibitions Focus on Late 19th-Century Chicago and Gilded Age Portraiture
Now through January 6, 2018, the Richard H. Driehaus Museum presents three exhibitions focusing on portraits from the Gilded Age and late 19th-century Chicago.
Chicago Magic Lounge presents an evening of eerie and mysterious magic with The Halloween Show
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s new home for close-up magic, brings magic, mystery and the macabre to the stage this Halloween season with a variety of performances to satisfy all cravings. Hosted by Ed Furman, The Halloween Show will feature magic by Sean Masterson and David Parr. In addition to the table and stage magic that evening, Parr will bring the spirits of the season to the 654 Club with an old-fashioned, Victorian-era séance.
Sixth Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards Showcases International Humanitarians and Ali's Worldwide Impact
The sixth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Thursday evening at the Omni Louisville Hotel. The fundraising gala celebrates individuals from around the world who are driven to becoming change agents for the common good. In addition to awards given to seasoned humanitarians, six young people age 30 and under, will be honored with an award for each of Muhammad Ali's Six Core Principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality.
TURN TWO FOR YOUTH COLLECTS BASEBALL EQUIPMENT IN SOUTH SUBURBS
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is once again hosting the Turn Two For Youth sports drive across Chicago’s south suburbs. From now until Oct. 8, gently used baseball equipment can be dropped off at several locations and from there, it will make it’s way across the world to active kids in need.
