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CITY CRUISES CHICAGO SETS SAIL FOR SUMMER FUN WITH EXCITING NEW CRUISE LINEUP
City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, is thrilled to announce an exciting summer lineup of cruises including Father’s Day, Independence Day and its brand-new City Cruises Live events offering unforgettable experiences on both Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. With warmer weather ahead, guests can anticipate gourmet meals, unlimited mimosas, live performances, and stunning views of Chicago's renowned skyline and architecture. Each event offers a distinctive and festive way to celebrate with friends and loved ones, ensuring unforgettable moments on the water.
Murphy advances measure to fight crime on expressways, protect residents’ privacy
To keep human traffickers off Illinois roadways, bring to justice to victims of human trafficking and shield everyday Illinoisans from unnecessary exposure, State Senator Laura Murphy passed legislation to expand the expressway camera program to target traffickers while prohibiting images taken by license plate readers from being released via FOIA requests.
The Sarah Siddons Society Announces Fifth University To Receive Scholarship Funding
The Sarah Siddons Society’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has approved Northern Illinois University (NIU) as its fifth Chicago-area university to receive scholarship funding for students studying theatre arts. NIU is the first public university to receive funds from the Society, joining Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Northwestern School of Communications, The Theater Department, Columbia College and The Theatre School at DePaul University. Additionally, a representative from NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance will join the Society’s Board.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Students Participate in NextGen City Council Program
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students Thursday, May 29, participated in an innovative and collaborative experience at City Hall that aims to elevate young people's voices and help them become active and engaged Chicagoans. Through the NextGen City Council Program, about 60 District students each year are introduced to real-world civic learning experiences at City Hall, allowing students to work in committees alongside elected officials and community members and learn more about how ideas to support youth can be turned into policy.
ComEd Receives Approval for Beneficial Electrification Plan 2, Continuing to Advance Transportation Electrification in Illinois
ComEd announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its second Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan, investing approximately $168 million over a three-year period beginning in 2026. The continuation of ComEd’s BE funding marks a significant step forward in ComEd’s commitment to advancing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and reducing emissions in northern Illinois.
Lightford fights to remove expulsion for preschool through second graders
All too often, students of color feel the brunt of being expelled or suspended from school, rather than being provided restorative approaches to help with their emotional and mental health – a phenomenon Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford is fighting to change.
Chicago Public Schools Honors Class of 2025 Chicago Builds Graduates
Chicago Public Schools leaders and industry partners celebrated the latest class of students to graduate with industry-recognized certifications in the construction industry. The Chicago Builds graduation ceremony, held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134, honored 98 students, the highest number of graduates ever for the program. This year’s graduates are among roughly 14,000 CPS students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, including nearly 4,000 seniors.
Rep. Kelly, Senators Durbin, Duckworth honor Hadiya Pendleton, gun violence survivors with Wear Orange Resolution
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Wear Orange Resolution, designating June 6 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the entire month as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY PARTNER TO REVITALIZE ENGLEWOOD AND ROSELAND
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has partnered with the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) to launch the next phase of the Rebuild 2.0 program, targeting the rehabilitation of single-family homes in Englewood and Roseland.
Juneteenth Festival in West Pullman neighborhood offers food, music, family activities and more
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC)—an organization that provides strategic community-building services to residents and businesses across Chicago’s Far South Side neighborhoods and south suburban Cook County—is excited to announce its annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. The festival will be held in the parking lot of Maple Park Marketplace (821 W. 115th Street) at the southwest corner of Halsted Street and 115th Street in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood, across from the Morgan Park Commons development.
COMMUNITY JOINS FORCES FOR BRILLIANCE AND EXCELLENCE MARCH & OPPORTUNITY FAIR FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR
The Brilliance & Excellence NFP is proud to announce the 3rd Annual March & Opportunity Fair for Boys and Young Men of Color, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025.
MAYOR JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
A South Shore birthing center, a Chinatown commercial complex and a Woodlawn ballroom are among 28 proposed projects being awarded $20 million in City financial support to help achieve neighborhood development goals, Mayor Johnson announced.
The PEPSI® National Battle of the Bands Honors Black Music Month with Film Re-Air
The PEPSI National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is celebrating Black Music Month with the re-airing of its documentary, "Celebrating Champions of Culture," spotlighting the talent, tradition, and transformative power of HBCU marching bands.
SignaPay Promotes Shaquirah Johnson Nolly to Vice President of Underwriting & Risk Management
SignaPay, an Inc. 500 payments innovator, has announced the promotion of Shaquirah Johnson Nolly to Vice President of Underwriting & Risk Management. Johnson Nolly will lead the Credit, Underwriting and Risk Management departments, helping drive industry best practices and streamlining workflows to support SignaPay's accelerating expansion.
