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Illinois Labor Leader to Receive World Peace Prize
For the first time in history, an Illinois resident will be honored with the World Peace Prize. The World Peace Prize Awarding Council (WPPAC) recently announced that Michael T. Carrigan president of the Illinois AFL-CIO will receive the prestigious prize of “Roving Ambassador for Peace.”
Cosmopolitan and Gina Concepts Join Forces to Launch New Cosmetic Accessories Line
Hearst magazines recently announced a licensing agreement with Gina Concepts, a subsidiary of Gina Group, to develop its first Cosmopolitan-branded cosmetic bags and accessories line.
Community Programs Accelerator Now Accepting Applications
The University of Chicago’s Community Programs Accelerator is currently accepting applications for this year’s program cycle. The initiative supports non-profit organizations that are based in, or serve, Chicago’s Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn neighborhoods.
ELLAbration with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
Let the holiday ELLAbration begin! Dee Alexander joins the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for a festive set of Ella Fitzgerald’s favorite holiday songs, paired with the CJO”s annual Nutcracker Suite, Duke Ellington’s iconic 1960 holiday album featuring jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Ella…Ellington…don’t miss Chicago’s jazziest holiday tradition, an evening of live music sure to put audiences in the holiday spirit.
A CJO Salute to Nancy Wilson
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO), under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, is turning 40 in 2018, marking four decades as Chicago’s longest running professional jazz orchestra.
APARTMENT RESIDENTS VOICE THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT LIVING CONDITIONS
Residents of the Indian Trail Apartments, located on 221 E. 121st St. in West Pullman, recently held a press conference in front of the building to speak about their concerns and alleged declining living conditions in the building.
BLOOM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL CUTS RIBBON ON IMPROVED SARFF FIELD
A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to officially open Bloom Trail High School’s new and improved Sarff Field. During the summer construction, a new eye-catching blue synthetic turf was installed on the football field, the track was resurfaced, and the track event areas, including the high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put and discus areas, were all upgraded.
Rashard Johnson named as President of Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Hospitals
Advocate Trinity Hospital, part of Advocate Aurora Health, has appointed Rashard Johnson as president of both Advocate South Suburban Hospital, in Hazel Crest, Ill., and Advocate Trinity Hospital, in Chicago, following a nationwide executive search.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE NAMES FIRST-EVER FEMALE PRESIDENT
A recent vote by the South Suburban College (SSC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lynette Stokes, the current Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, as the next college president and on Oct. 1, she will assume her role as the first woman President is SSC’s history.
Chicago State University Reinvents Athletic Program With New Hires
Chicago State University recently held a press conference to announce two new head coaches for the school’s basketball teams. The school has hired Misty Opat to lead the women’s basketball program and Lance Irvin for the men’s basketball program. Both teams will kick off their 2018-19 seasons in November.
Ida’s Legacy Highlights the Political Journeys of Four Outstanding African-American Women Candidates during its “Legacy & Libations” Summer Mixer Event
There are more black women running for local, state and federal offices than ever before in history. Four Chicago area women, who decided it was their turn, will take part in a discussion of their journeys as candidates for congress, attorney general, cook county commissioner and alderman Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Truth Italian Restaurant, 56 E. Pershing Rd., Chicago, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. as part of the Ida B. Wells Legacy Committee’s “Legacy & Libations” summer event.
What is Constitution Day in Illinois?
On August 26th, the Illinois Bicentennial Commission is sponsoring special events throughout the state to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Illinois’s first constitution. Motorcycle enthusiasts, for instance, will travel along historic Route 66 through Pontiac, Lexington, and Lincoln, before they arrive in Springfield for the dedication of the new Illinois Bicentennial Plaza. While you’re celebrating Constitution Day, don’t forget to reflect on Illinois’s own journey.
The Queen Of Soul Has Died
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Louise Franklin, died on Aug. 16 at the age of 76 after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. The 18-time Grammy Award winner passed away at her home in Detroit with her family and loved ones by her side, according to a statement issued by Franklin’s family through her longtime publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn.
Local Chef Launches Grab-And-Go Vegan Burrito In 187 Jewel-Osco Stores
The Fiesta Wrap from Moon Meals, Inc. is a vegan burrito that recently became available in the grab-and-go section of 187 Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Moon Meals was founded by LaForce Baker who created the Fiesta Wrap to be a fast, affordable, and healthy food option for people. Over the last four years, Moon Meals has perfected their production of plant-based meals and their ingredients. Most of their recipes use vegan meats, cheeses, and sauces and along with local and organic products.