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CHICAGO FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES ROBUST SLATE OF VISIONARY LEADERS TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR 2025 EDITION
Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW) announced its esteemed Advisory Council, a diverse group of industry professionals, creative leaders and cultural strategists who will help guide the continued evolution of Chicago Fashion Week during its second edition, taking place October 9 – 19 at venues across the city. Representing a cross-section of fashion, tech, retail, design and community engagement, the Advisory Council will provide strategic insight and support the long-term vision of CHIFW as it expands its citywide footprint.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Centene Foundation Award $1.5 Million to OSF HealthCare for New Mobile Maternity Care Unit
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced an award of $1.5 million to OSF HealthCare over three years for the expansion of its OSF OnCall Connect pregnancy and postpartum program. The grant will provide a new mobile maternity care unit to help deliver care to women who might otherwise have difficulty accessing pregnancy and postpartum support in the city of Peoria and other Central Illinois communities in Bureau, Henry, Knox, LaSalle, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, and Woodford counties.
Can AI Learn What Black Beauty Really Looks Like?
Black Girls Code + The Doux are launching the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for girls and young women to use AI as a tool for self-expression, creating original videos that reflect how they define beauty, style, and culture. Their voices and visions will contribute to shaping how AI sees and understands the depth and diversity of Black identity.
The Menopause Revolution Has Arrived. Winona Becomes the First Menopause Care Company to Launch a Community-Driven App for Women
Each year, approximately 1.3 million US women will enter the menopause transition. Thanks to Winona, they no longer have to do it alone.
Program Prepares Young People For Careers In The Entertainment Industry
As a child, Danita Patterson dreamed of being on stage and performing. Her parents nurtured her talent and Patterson wanted to do the same for other people through her organization, Destiny Outreach, which she founded in the late 1990s.
Equity And Transformation Is Calling For Permanent Guaranteed Income
Equity and Transformation (EAT) would like to see 25% of the Restore Reinvest, Renew (R3) program funds go towards a permanent, statewide guaranteed income program for those who are formerly incarcerated and impacted by the War on Drugs. The organization is raising awareness and support for a statewide permanent guaranteed income program, and in mid-July set out to knock on more than 3,000 doors on the West side of Chicago and Western Suburbs to engage with members of the community.
Ford Heights Chosen As Site For Smart City
David N. Jones founded Lumena Energy in 2020 to address sustainable energy needs. The virtual power plant helps to address energy disparities and infrastructure needs. It manufactures products and those products are implemented within municipalities that work as miniature smart grids, with the goal of making municipalities energy sovereign. Now, Jones wants to create a smart city and has chosen Ford Heights as the site for Project Kandor.
Organization Makes Sailing Accessible To City’s Youth By Tia Carol Jones
July is National Learn to Sail Month and the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation (CYCF) is giving young people in the city of Chicago more access to Lake Michigan through its programs.
Discover the Latest in Dementia Science at AAIC For All – In Person or Online
Alzheimer’s Association is excited to introduce AAIC For All — a brand-new extension of the world’s largest and most influential dementia science conference, the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC).
The Messi Experience Officially Launches in Chicago
The Messi Experience World Tour has officially landed in Chicago, marking the start of its highly anticipated U.S. run. The immersive exhibition opened to the public on Friday, July 4, inviting fans to explore Messi's journey through October 2025 in Logan Square.
WNBA's Chicago Sky Announces First-of-Its-Kind Partnership with Moonshot to Protect Players from Online Threats and Abuse
The WNBA's Chicago Sky announced an innovative partnership with Moonshot, a global leader in countering online threats, to leverage national security technology to keep the team's full roster safe. As the first team in the league to deploy this type of technology, the Chicago Sky is setting the standard for how sports organizations can proactively address online hate, harassment, and abuse targeting athletes.
YWCA METROPOLITAN CHICAGO HONORS FOUR OUTSTANDING LEADERS AT 2025 COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARDS
The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago recently hosted its annual Community Champion Awards, bringing together partners, advocates, and leaders who embody the spirit of justice, equity, and community. The event honored four inspiring individuals whose contributions have meaningfully advanced opportunity, safety, and dignity across Illinois.
Governor Pritzker Announces 36 Awards Through Tourism Grant Programs
Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 36 grantees through three grant programs – the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million), Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($1.7 million), and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000) – as part of the state's continued effort to boost tourism and welcome more visitors to Illinois.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ON TRACK TO HIT SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT GOAL WITH ALMOST 29,000 YOUNG PEOPLE HIRED FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) provided an update on the success of Mayor Johnson’s summer youth employment program. As of today, 28,839 young people have been hired through One Summer Chicago (OSC), as employers continue to fill their remaining spots.