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Anthony O'Neal Releases New Book "Take Your Seat At The Table’’
Anthony O'Neal, personal finance expert, #1 national best-selling author and host of podcast/YouTube show, The TABLE, releases new book Take Your Seat At The Table: Live An Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness and Freedom (Nelson Books) today. Already a #1 bestseller, O'Neal provides a blueprint to reclaim ownership over your faith, finances, career and relationships.
The Crown Publishing Group partners with Storehouse In A Box to launch Storehouse Voices™
The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, announced today the establishment of Storehouse Voices™, a new imprint committed to elevating Black voices.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to The Auditorium March 7-9
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to The Auditorium, Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, in four performances only, Friday-Sunday, March 7-9, as part of a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in a season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943-2024). Led by Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, the passionate spirit and extraordinary technique of Ailey’s dancers will be showcased in two exciting programs featuring a trio of Chicago premieres alongside compelling new productions and beloved Ailey Classics, including Alvin Ailey’s must-see signature masterpiece Revelations. Tickets start at $39 and are now available at auditoriumtheatre.org or by calling the Auditorium’s Ticket Service Center at 312-341-2300.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $43 Million Federal Award to Illinois Department of Transportation
Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will receive $43 million in federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency’s (CREATE) 65th & Harlem Avenue rail project. The project will create an overpass for travel over Belt Railway of Chicago’s (BRC) tracks via 65th street each day, improving efficiency for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians in Chicago and neighboring Bedford Park, Summit, and Garfield Ridge, as well as allowing faster travel for freight trains heading into and out of BRC’s Clearing yard.
CVS Health and Aetna Better Health of Illinois Award $100,000 Grant to Dovetail Project
The Dovetail Project, a Chicago-based nonprofit leading the fight for fatherhood, is grateful to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from CVS Health-owned company Aetna Better Health of Illinois. Dovetail will use the funds to support the infrastructure of its internal referral system that connects fathers across the city with critical resources.
New Year, New Flag? State Flag Redesign Public Voting Begins
The public voting period for the Illinois state flag redesign contest has kicked off and will run through Feb. 14. Illinoisans can choose to vote for one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 new designs, or one of three former flag designs, including the current one.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND FELLOW STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL URGE WALMART TO KEEP ITS COMMITMENTS TO ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued a letter to Walmart voicing concerns about the company’s recent announcement of its plans to step away from its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Chicago Public Schools Awarded Federal Grant for Personalized Learning
Four magnet cluster schools across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are gearing up to adopt a new learning model that positions students at the center of designing their education. The schools recently received a five-year, $15 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the United States Department of Education to become exemplar personalized learning schools.
More than $1.58 million awarded by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation in 2024
Arts grantees include Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Definition Theatre Company, Jazz Institute of Chicago, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, the League of Chicago Theatres, Natya Dance Theatre, See Chicago Dance, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, Shattered Globe Theatre, and Silk Road Rising
CPS SCORE! Gearing Up For A New Season
In 2016, Beat The Streets Chicago and Chicago Public Schools began a partnership for a wrestling program that would make wrestling accessible to students throughout the city of Chicago. Since then, the CPS SCORE Wrestling Program has had more than 400 wrestlers enrolled and expanded to 20 sites.
Advocate Trinity continues its commitment to inform and engage the community
The Advocate Health Care and Advocate Trinity Hospital are continuing its community engagement with a set of meetings to inform the community about its recent more than $1 billion investment to the South side of Chicago over the next 10 years.
Catholic Youth Organization Continues To Provide Safe Spaces For Sports
Kimberly Williams has been with the Maryville Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) since 1987. She is the program coordinator. In grade school, she was part of the sports programs that were part of the Maryville Catholic Youth Organization. When she graduated from University of Illinois, her mentor asked if she would be interested in working at CYO. It was her dream job. She met some of her best friends through CYO sports, doing track and field or cheerleading.
The Contributions Of African Americans And Black People Told Through Flash Cards
Freddie Taylor founded Urban Intellectuals in 2015. Taylor’s father has a strong passion for history and culture, which he instilled in Taylor. Taylor reading books and learning about Black history led him to create Black History Flash Cards, the creation of Sankofa Club and the Sankofa Circle.
Energy Efficiency Program Looks To Diversify Workforce
A collaboration between Nicor Gas and ComEd is giving individuals, local businesses and entrepreneurs an opportunity to obtain skills and certifications necessary for them to implement energy efficiency projects in their communities. The Market Development Initiative was started three years ago with roll out of the program in 2024.