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Burrell Communications Group acquires Atlanta-based general market agency Fitzco
Burrell Communications Group, one of the world's most highly regarded multicultural advertising agencies, has announced the acquisition of Atlanta, Georgia-based Fitzco, a 42 year-old full-service marketing agency. Effective immediately, the move signals Burrell's first building block in its plan to create BCG Worldwide, the first Black-owned agency network.
Center for Better Aging Extends Chicago Testing, Diagnostic Access
The Center for Better Aging has completed its first capital investment, bringing much-needed access to advanced health screening and diagnostic resources to South Side residents. A next-generation CT and mammography suite will provide heart scans and early breast cancer detection.
Healthcare Company Vantive to Invest $23 Million in New U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Vantive announced that Vantive will invest $23 million and locate its new U.S. headquarters in Deerfield. Vantive, formerly the Kidney Care segment of Baxter International, is a global vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy. Today, as a standalone company, Vantive is dedicated to elevating the standards of kidney and vital organ therapies with a vision to enable longer, fuller lives for patients around the world. This announcement builds upon Illinois’ reputation as a global hub for health innovation, biotech, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Luxury Car Owners Can Sell Their Vehicles Seamlessly at McLaren Chicago
Customers in and around Chicago, Illinois, can sell their vehicles through personalized services at the McLaren Chicago dealership.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Dedicates Building in Honor of Clerk Spyropoulos
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) dedicated the disinfection facility in Skokie in honor of Clerk Spyropoulos. The ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection facility is now named The Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Disinfection Facility at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant.
More Than Just Coffee: Nettare Reimagines Its Café with a Focus on Quality and Craft
Nettare, the restaurant rooted in seasonality, regionality, and equity, is unveiled a revamped café experience on Thursday, May 1, complete with an upgraded coffee program, a refreshed menu, and a more functional space designed for both coffee enthusiasts and casual guests. Since opening in November 2023, Nettare has made its mark by showcasing the best of the Midwest and Great Lakes region, proving that fine dining sensibilities can thrive in an approachable, neighborhood setting. The café revamp extends this ethos, bringing the same commitment to craft and hospitality to the city’s coffee culture.
Entrepreneur Emma Grede Joins Board of The Obama Foundation
The Obama Foundation is pleased to announce that Emma Grede has joined its Board of Directors. Grede, a celebrated entrepreneur and business leader, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community empowerment to the Foundation.
Gov. Pritzker Stands Up for Students with UIC, Young Invincibles
Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joined students, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) leadership, the Project on Predatory Student Lending, and the non-profit Young Invincibles for a rally in support of students and student loan borrowers across Illinois. Continuing the ‘Standing Up for Illinois’ tour, the Governor joined education leaders and students in calling attention to the harmful impact of Trump’s dangerous education agenda while pledging support for the Illinoisans and Illinois institutions that are under attack.
Governor Pritzker Announces 25 Awards to Revitalize Main Streets and Downtowns Across Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders in Jacksonville to announce state-funded grant awards totaling $30 million for 25 grantees through the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets (RDMS, $20 million) and Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE, $10 million) programs to revitalize commercial corridors and downtown areas throughout the state and accelerate local economic initiatives.
Manley Visits Portal Innovations, Highlights Biotech Growth in Illinois
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, observed firsthand research being conducted by startup life sciences companies during a tour of Portal Innovations, a Chicago-based incubator and venture fund that supports over 50 startup life sciences companies.
MAYOR JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN NEW ROUND OF COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS
Ten neighborhood business projects are slated to receive a combined $2 million in Community Development Grants from the City, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced.
Clerk Spyropoulos Shares Progress Report Outlining Achievements in Officewide Reform and Modernization
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos shared her Progress Report outlining achievements in her sweeping efforts to modernize the Clerk’s Office and restore public trust in one of Cook County’s most essential government agencies. Since taking office, Clerk Spyropoulos has moved swiftly to implement a reform agenda focused on transparency, accountability and accessibility, setting a new standard for how government serves its residents.
College Promise Spotlights Hope Chicago for Its Family-Centered Approach to Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
Hope Chicago and College Promise brought together educators, policymakers, and community advocates for The Decade of Promise, a half-day symposium held at Farragut Career Academy in Chicago on Tuesday, April 29. The event focused on the growing need for innovative, family-centered approaches to postsecondary education and workforce development.
Chicago Public Schools Names Devon Morales, Sr. as New Executive Director of the Office of Sports Administration
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced Monday, April 28, that Mr. Devon Morales, Sr., Principal of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Office of Sports Administration. A proud CPS graduate, U.S. Navy veteran, educator, and longtime school leader, Mr. Morales brings a powerful combination of personal experience, academic leadership, and student-centered commitment to this Districtwide role.