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CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF MISSING MIDDLE INFILL HOUSING DESIGN COMPETITION
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced the winners of its Missing Middle Infill Housing Design Competition. The contest challenged architectural firms to reimagine designs for “missing middle density” home categories—that fall between detached, single-family housing and high-density large, multi-family apartment complexes—to meet modern needs. Fifty-six firms were invited to submit designs for the competition, and a single winner was chosen in each of four categories: six-flats, two- and three-flats, rowhouses, and single-family homes.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Next Steps to Bolster Academic Offerings at North Lawndale Schools
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials celebrated the next milestone in a District-community collaborative project to provide high-quality science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programming at three North Lawndale schools.
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Help Illinois Improve Maternal Health
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $1.5 million to the University of Illinois-Chicago to identify and implement innovative strategies to address the maternal health crisis. HRSA Deputy Administrator Jordan Grossman, joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and Co-chair of the bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus, announced this award in Chicago as part of HRSA’s latest state Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative convening.
Illinois Announces 2024 LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released information about this year's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs. LIHEAP will be accepting applications through August 15, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS EXTENDS RUN THROUGH OCT. 27 WITH HALLOWEEN-THEMED EXTRAVAGANZA PACKED WITH FUN, FRIGHTS AND EERIE EXCITEMENT
UniverSoul Circus is extending its stay in Chicago and turning up the spooky factor with a Halloween-themed extravaganza. Now thru Oct. 27, join UniverSoul for fun, frights and eerie excitement under the Big Top – costumes encouraged! And don’t miss Kids Free Weekend – buy an adult ticket, and your little ghoul gets a ticket free (weekend of Oct. 18-20 only for select seating).
Project Exploration’s Girls’ Program Benefits From Girl’s Opportunity Alliance Support
Project Exploration began its Sisters4Science Design Lab 25 years ago to provide access to STEM education to girls, because the organization understood the importance of exposing girls who live in urban areas to STEM education.
Crowned Skin Fills The Need For Black Men’s Skincare
Entrepreneur Darrell Spencer has created a men’s skincare line that incorporates scents and pheromones. Crowned Skin was launched in April 2024 with body butters and body oils.
Gynecologist Talks About Menopause And Perimenopause
Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, double board-certified Gynecologist and author of “The Menopause Myth,” believes there should be more conversation around perimenopause, what it is and how it affects women.
The Harry Potter Play Continues Its Story 19 Years Later
Ebony Blake began her theatrical journey in the sixth grade. But, being raised in the church and doing Christmas pageants and Easter speeches prepared her to speak in front of audiences. She loved to study and memorize her lines and liked seeing the excitement on people’s faces in the audience.
NAFSI 1916 Uses Food To Revitalize The South Shore Community
Donnell Digby opening NAFSI 1916 inside the South Shore Cultural Center is a full circle moment for the restauranteur. When he was younger, he was a caddie there and at Jackson Park Golf Course. He has always loved the idea of recreating community ecosystems. Born and raised on the South Side, he has been a real estate professional for 20 years.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Ignites 20th Anniversary Celebration with Havana Blue at the Kehrein Center for the Art
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), in collaboration with Kehrein Center for the Arts, is excited to bring an unforgettable evening featuring the dynamic symphonic jazz masterpiece, Havana Blue as part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration! This vibrant concert will take place Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 PM at 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644.
EQUAL HOPE 2 ND ANNUAL BREASTAURANT TOUR RUNS THROUGH OCT. 31
Equal Hope, the non profit dedicated to eliminating racial disparities in the treatment of breast cancer, cervical cancer and other cancers, recently kicked off its 2nd Annual Breastaurant Tour, which runs Oct. 1- 31, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to raise funds for the organization and highlight the importance of early screenings and treatment.
“Chicago Day of the Girl” Attended by More Than 350 Girls Celebrated the Empowerment of Sisterhood
The 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl was celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 350 girls to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl. Girls Like Me Project, Inc. created and produced the Chicago event. Click here for a video recap of the event. Photos of the event can be found here
Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Philanthropist Lil Durk Celebrates Birthday with Chicago area Youth, National Prayer Day, and Nearly Sold-Out United Center Concert
Grammy Award-winning rapper and philanthropist Lil Durk returned to his hometown of Chicago for an unforgettable birthday weekend filled with community service, spiritual reflection, and a nearly sold-out benefit concert at the United Center.
