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6 Pulitzer Prize-winning Writers to Join Chicago’s 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest, Sept. 6-Sept.7
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Printers Row Lit Fest announced today that it is bringing together six Pulitzer Prize winners – Maureen Dowd, Kathleen Duvall, Jonathan Eig, Dr. Edda T. Fields-Black, Mary Schmich, and Bill Healy – for engaging conversations and storytelling. The free two-day Printers Row Lit Fest, presented by the Near South Planning Board (NSPB), takes place on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, from 10am to 6pm in Chicago’s Printers Row Historic District.
BALLY’S CHICAGO INTRODUCES NEW ELEVATED STAGE FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
Bally’s Chicago is turning up the heat this summer with the launch of its brand-new live entertainment stage, a bold and innovative addition to the casino floor that promises to elevate the guest experience, literally. To celebrate the launch, Bally’s Chicago is kicking off a live music series featuring some of Chicago’s most beloved local bands. Performances will take place every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8PM to 11PM.
CIMA RESTAURANT DEBUTS AS ROSEMONT’S NEWEST CULINARY GEM
A new culinary star is rising in Rosemont. Cima Restaurant, located adjacent to the newly reimagined Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare, has officially opened its doors, offering guests and locals alike an elevated yet approachable dining experience that blends warm hospitality with the vibrance of Mediterranean flavors. Conveniently located at 6350 N. River Road, just under two miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Cima is ideally positioned for travelers and locals looking for an exceptional experience without venturing far from the city’s gateway.
South Suburban College Awarded CAAHEP Accreditation for Adult Echocardiography Program, Affirming Excellence in Health Professions Education
South Suburban College (SSC) is proud to announce that its Adult Echocardiography Program has earned full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)—one of the most respected accrediting bodies in the health education field. This significant achievement reflects SSC’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior education and clinical training that aligns with the highest national standards.
Ballet Company Wants To Create Conversation Through Its Art
A ballet company in the South Suburbs is bringing the stories of real people to the stage through dance. The Ballet 5:8, located in Orland Park, was founded in 2012 because there was a need for more high-level classical ballet companies that create art and conversation around current issues.
Chef Lamar Moore Opens Etc. in South Loop
Chef Lamar Moore has been in the culinary industry for 26 years. He believes that food is of the soul. Growing up, he sat around his mother and grandparents and watched them cook. As he got older, cooking became something he enjoyed doing and he turned it into a career. Moore, a Chicago native, is the chef and partner of Etc. in the Loop. Etc. stands for experience, taste and cocktails. The restaurant has been open for eight months.
Writer Wants Her Stories To Show Black Women As The Lead In Fairytales
Mallory Raven-Ellen Backstrom’s earliest memories are of her being four or five, under the covers, writing or drawing. She knew she was a storyteller and wanted to write magic for Black people. She began writing plays because during her time in the theatre she didn’t see roles for Black women in stories that had magic and whimsy. At 28, she received a scholarship to Chicago Dramatists and she wrote Cephianne’s Reflection. Backstrom has just been named the latest recipient of the L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award. She is the fourth person of color and one of few Black women to receive this award.
Local College Football Player Hosts Youth Football Camp
Malik Elzy, alum of Simeon Career Academy High School, recently hosted a youth football camp at the high school as a way of giving back to the community. Elzy, a wide receiver at the University of Illinois, partnered with Collective Uplift and sponsors Jewel Osco, Huntington Bank, Raising Cane’s, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago, and Primerica Investments for the event, where 75 children ages 6 years old to 14 years olds learned football fundamentals.
Program Prepares Students For Overhead Electrical Line Work
Seventeen people were recognized for completing the Overhead Electrical Line Workers (OELW) program during a ceremony at the Dawson Technical Institute, located at 3901 S. State St., on Wednesday, July 23rd.
Transform Your Business with Faith: Joseph Business School Opens Enrollment for Fall Session
The Joseph Business School (JBS), a Christian-based institution renowned for its distinctive approach to business education, is currently accepting applications for its upcoming session. Classes begin on August 16, 2025, and the final day to start an application is July 31st.
Assessor Kaegi backs proposed Chicago ADU expansion
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi endorsed an ordinance in the Chicago City Council to allow for citywide construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including coach houses and “granny flats.”
Urgent Call for Maternal and Mental Health Mobile Clinic Following Tragic Child Deaths in Chicago
In light of the recent tragedies in Chicago, where two mothers tragically killed their children, Dr. Twin Green, Founder, President, & CEO of The Link & Option Center, Inc., is renewing the call for the establishment of the state's first mobile clinic dedicated to addressing maternal and mental health.
PRESS ROOM: Black Church and Black Press Unite to Empower Black America
In a historic announcement, a coalition of leading Black faith organizations and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) unveiled a strategic partnership and plan to confront systemic disparities impacting African American communities nationwide.
PRESIDENT TONI PRECKWINKLE AND THE FULL COOK COUNTY BOARD TO HONOR RICH TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR CALVIN JORDAN
Calvin Jordan- Supervisor of Rich Township- will be honored by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the full Cook County Board of Commissioners for his recent appointment as the first African American to be selected amongst his peers to serve a full term as President of the Township Officials of Cook County organization. (TOCC) President Preckwinkle will honor Supervisor Jordan by proclaiming Thursday, July 24th, 2025 as Supervisor Calvin Jordan Day in Cook County.
