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Dr. Bill Winston Welcomed Thousands of Attendees and Awarded Nearly $20,000 to Entrepreneurs at 2024 Business & Leadership Conference
Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, presented the 2024 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) from March 22-23, where thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in-person and online, to equip themselves with business strategies and tools to create their own economies and dominate their industries. The free, two-day hybrid conference welcomed entrepreneurs, business, and faith leaders from around the world who were empowered to take the lead in areas of influence – business, government, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, etc. – by receiving professional insights and the tools needed to bring their businesses to fruition.
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation expands commitment to Chicago’s small arts organizations
The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (the Foundation) — which supports land conservation, artistic vitality, and regional collections for the people of the Chicago metro area and the Lowcountry region of South Carolina—is proud to announce it has expanded its commitment to Chicago’s small arts organizations by offering Cash Reserve Challenge Grants of $10,000-$25,000 to eligible arts grantees across the city, increasing the sector’s financial stability and sustainability.
THE CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ASSOCIATES BOARD PRESENTS “CAMP HIDE N SEEK” - AN ADULTS-ONLY EVENING EXPERIENCE AT THE MUSEUM MAY 4
Inspired by the Museum’s ongoing mission to provide “Play for All” the Chicago Children’s Museum Associates Board is proud to present the return of “Camp Hide N Seek”, a one-night only, 21+ special fundraising event inviting guests to eat, drink and play in the Museum after hours from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave. General admission tickets are available now online for $125 along with a variety of event sponsorship packages. As the largest cultural institution in the City of Chicago devoted solely to serving children and the important adults in their lives, funds raised during the event will support the museum’s community inclusion initiatives programs including Museums for All, Play for All, arts programming and STEM hands-on programming.
MAYOR JOHNSON ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced four new appointees to the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees. The appointments are Rev. Dr. Marshall Elijah Hatch, Sr., Darlene Hightower, Oscar Sanchez, and Katya Nuques, who will be named the new Board chair.
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Opportunity
Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined food justice advocates and local stakeholders to announce a new grant program from the Illinois Grocery Initiative. The New Stores in Food Deserts Program will offer competitive grants to encourage the establishment of new grocery stores in USDA-defined food deserts. Paired with the Equipment Upgrades Program, the initiatives are a $20 million effort to address food deserts and prevent grocery store closures in Illinois.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Residents with Unclaimed Property, Missing Money
Hundreds of thousands of people have billions of dollars in cash and property they have not claimed under the Illinois State Treasurer’s I-Cash program, which safeguards unclaimed property including unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts and unused rebate cards.
Chicago Public Schools Announces 2024-25 Preschool Application Launch
The School Year 2024-25 application are open for Chicago Public School’s (CPS) free full-day preschool program for four-year-olds and half-day preschool program for three-year-olds. Families can apply via the Chicago Early Learning website and application portal. The aim is to provide better educational and social outcomes for all children, especially those with the greatest needs.
Praize Productions’ Production Shows That ‘Black Love Reigns Supreme’
Praize Productions is gearing up for its latest production, Black Love Reigns Supreme. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, May 3rd through the 4th, at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St
Closing the Black Maternal Health Gap Is At The Center Of Organization’s Work
April is National Minority Health Month. One week is set aside as Black Maternal Health Week, April 11th through 17th. The theme of this year’s theme was “Our Bodies Still Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice Now,” and April 11th is recognized as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights.
BOSS Impact Funds Gives Black Women Entrepreneurs Access To Capital
The BOSS Network and Sage partnered to offer twenty-five Black women entrepreneurs $10,000 grants, out of the twenty-five there are five Chicago area women who received the Invest in Progress Grant.
The Magic Of Alvin Ailey Comes To The Auditorium Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company has been bringing its magic to audiences since 1958.
The Magic Of Alvin Ailey Comes To The Auditorium Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company has been bringing its magic to audiences since 1958.
Wards365 Announces Summer50 Fest on Saturday, May 18 at United Center City-Wide Resource Festival focused on Summer Activities for Youth and Families
Today, Wards365 announced plans for Summer50 Fest, a city-wide resource festival aimed at connecting youth and families to productive, safe and fun programming and career opportunities with city agencies and civic organizations across Chicago.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES WOMAN FOR STEALING NEARLY $250,000 THROUGH STATE TREASURER FRERICHS’ UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today charged a suburban Cook County woman who allegedly stole nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Division. The charges also allege the defendant took out a $20,275 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the name of one of her victims.
