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Old Navy Celebrates 30 Years of Inviting Everyone to Play with Style
For 30 years, Old Navy has been woven into the fabric of America, uniting generations with iconic products and memorable fashion moments. In celebration of the brand's anniversary, we're inviting everyone to come play with style by bringing back and modernizing some of our greatest hits from the '90s, reconnecting with longtime fans, and welcoming new tastemakers into the brand.
New CCAO data map explores impact of affordable housing program
The Cook County Assessor’s Office released new data exploring the impact of a flagship affordable housing program during its first two years of administration.
National Voter Registration Day: Time to Check Your Registration!
On National Voter Registration Day, Common Cause Illinois is encouraging voters to check their registrations.
Athletes, Artists, Volunteers and More Join Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote to Register Thousands of Voters Across the Country
When We All Vote, Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan voting initiative, kicked off their National Voter Registration Week of Action to get thousands of Americans registered and ready to vote. With less than 50 days until Election Day and some states’ voter registration deadlines approaching in early October, When We All Vote is turning National Voter Registration Day on September 17 into an entire Week of Action from September 16-22. In addition to events and activations throughout the week, volunteers will host 100 voter registration drives across the country to get their communities registered.
13th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, Voters Rights and Opportunities Highlights Violence Prevention and Peace Circles
Stopping Violence, strengthening families, protecting voters rights and developing ‘Opportunities as Alternatives to Violence’, are goals of the 13th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, Voting Rights and Opportunities.
Kidney Coach Wants To Create Healthy Communities
Peggy Riggins believes a person’s health is personal and that a personalized approach to health is important. She created the Kidney Party Project as a fun, festive way for people to get more excited about taking their health into their own hands. She likes to say, “give yourself to yourself before you give yourself away.”
Step Afrika! Premieres Work Based On The Migration Of African Americans
Artist Jacob Lawrence’s “The Migration Series” is the inspiration behind Step Afrika!’s “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence.” The series depicts the story of African Americans from the South and their Great Migration to the North. The Migration uses motifs, images and colors from Lawrence’s series to bring it to life on stage, with dance and vocals.
Black Arts Month Celebrates The Work And Contributions Of Black Artists In Chicago
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago (BACA) is gearing up for Black Arts Month, which will take place in October. The goal of Black Arts Month is to center Black artists in Chicago and their contributions to the arts and cultural sector in the city and all over the world.
Bank of America Engages Park Forest Community With Mobile Financial Services
For three days Bank of America partnered with OAI, Inc. to engage residents with its mobile financial center, financial education workshops and one-on-one counseling services. The goal of the event was to provide convenient access to the banking services to the community. Associates and specialists were on site, from small business to home loans, as well as bankers and Operation Hope counselors, to bring a full suite of specialists’ resources to support the market.
First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice Talks About Memoir
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson walked on stage at the Harris Theater Millennium Park to a standing ovation for her sold out lecture, which was part of Chicago Humanities.
Opening Doors of Opportunity Can Heal the Nation
January 1, 1994 is as good a date as any to recognize as the beginning of the end of the US manufacturing sector as we knew it. That is the date the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect. Going back to the 1970s, foreign competition in manufacturing had already led to America’s Steel Belt being dubbed the Rust Belt, but NAFTA and other trade agreements like it greatly accelerated factory closures.
One Million Degrees Hosts Inaugural Welcome Event at South Suburban College
Thirty-nine scholars attended the inaugural One Million Degrees (OMD) Welcome Event at South Suburban College (SSC) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. OMD, a renowned community college student success program, supports scholars on their journey to meaningful careers. The program is delivered through SSC’s Multicultural Wellness Center, which began offering OMD support in the Fall semester.
“I AM THAT WOMAN RETREAT” ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINEUP
Dozens of women who hail from across the country will gather in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2024 I Am That Woman (IATW) Retreat – a five-day, four-night women’s wellness experience, Oct. 2 – 6, at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef. The event is sponsored by the Chicago-based I Am That Woman Movement, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, led by Founder and President Twyler Jenkins.
Help Keep Your Brain Healthy With Foods We Eat Everyday
It can happen all too often. Someone is talking and – right in the middle of a sentence – lose their train of thought, forget someone’s name or even a word they want to use. Whether it is called a senior moment, memory lapse or just plain forgetfulness, it can be quite embarrassing – and sometimes, even scary.