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Lori Lightfoot Announces Mayoral Candidacy
“My vision of Chicago starts with one in which equity and inclusion are our north stars. Where we get rid of the ‘us vs. them’ style of governance. If we are united in a common purpose to put a progressive course for the city, we are going to be able to accomplish amazing things,” said Lightfoot.
80 US Communities to Fight Local Hunger with Bees
Bees are essential for the pollination of so much of the food Americans eat. Guillermo Fernandez, Director of The Honeybee Conservancy notes, “One in three bites of food we eat depends entirely on bees—and they are dying out. Bees inhabit the juncture where sustainability, science, and the local food movement intersect.
Strategic Wealth Partners Celebrates Ten Years of Service
A Monday morning quarterback might say 2008 was not the best year to launch a wealth management firm.
Stevie Wonder Announces “The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music” Concert Series
As an activist, Stevie also spearheaded the realization of “Martin Luther King Day” as a national holiday. His participation in the “We Are The World” fundraiser for hunger in Africa was a music industry milestone while his involvement to put an end to apartheid in South Africa is legendary. He is the youngest recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors, and is a Commander of France’s National Order of Arts and Letters.
Kosås Color Cosmetics Announces Investment to Fuel Growth
Kosås Color Cosmetics was founded in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes with a purpose to cultivate beauty on every level and offer women barrier-breaking formulations with universal appeal. The company has seen substantial organic growth without prior outside investment and doubled its sales in 2017. It is anticipated to triple sales in 2018 through expanded distribution with Violet Grey, GOOP, REVOLVE, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Credo and The Detox Market, as well as through a holistic, integrated marketing strategy designed to drive brand awareness and engagement to kosas.com.
City of Chicago Announces Music Lineup for 38th Annual Taste of Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the full music lineup for the 38th Annual Taste of Chicago.
HYDE PARK BASED ORGANIZATION RECEIVES $1.5 MILLION FROM BENEFIT CHICAGO FUND
NowPow, a Hyde Park-based organization that uses a digital platform and data analytics to connect patients in under-resourced neighborhoods with nearby health and social services, recently received a $1.5 million loan from the Benefit Chicago fund.
Long Time Woodlawn Activist Supports Obama Presidential Center
With the recent news of the nearly-unanimous Chicago City Council vote to approve the construction of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Jackson Park, Dr. Leon Finney Jr., founder and CEO of Urban Broadcast Media and longtime community activist in Woodlawn, is beaming. At a recent meeting of the Chicago Plan Commission, Finney presented a petition with 5,038 signatures asking that the Plan Commission vote in favor of the OPC.
Museum of Science and Industry Opens Interactive Pixar Exhibit
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) recently opened a new temporary exhibit, The Science Behind Pixar, which gives guests an in-depth look at the work that goes into making animated Pixar films like Finding Nemo and Toy Story.
ILLINOIS PASSES BILL THAT ALLOWS COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH URBAN AGRICULTURE ZONES
Illinois House Bill 3418, spearheaded by Rep. Sonya Harper (6th), recently passed in both the Illinois house and senate. The purpose of this bill is to make it easier for small farmers and community organizations to create urban agriculture zones (UAZ) where communities can grow food for themselves and combat food deserts.
NFL Owners Use Strong Man Tactics to Deny Players 1st Amendment Rights and Appease Trump
President Donald Trump is an admirer of “strong men” and dictatorships and has little regard for democracy.
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION GIVES TO YOUNG MEN AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE
The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation (ETSF) recently awarded its first college scholarship of 2018 to Marlon Stokes, senior at Rich South High School in Richton Park. Stokes was awarded the scholarship because of his compelling essay detailing how Chicago’s gun violence has impacted his life.
South Suburban Job Fair Boasts Variety of Employers
Thornton Township and South Suburban College (SSC) recently held their seventh annual collaborative job fair at the SSC Fitness Center. Seventy-five businesses were present to conduct interviews with nearly 1,000 employment-seekers who attended the job fair.
STATES ATTORNEY SPEAKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A recent YMCA Experience (YXP) event held at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, 1030 W. Van Buren St., featured Cook County States Attorney, Kimberly Foxx, as a guest speaker. Foxx utilized YMCA services as a child and continues to support and acknowledge the importance of their programs in the lives of Chicago’s youth.
