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i.c.stars announces Karin Norington-Reaves as new CEO
i.c.stars announces the appointment of Karin M. Norington-Reaves as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A dedicated executive with a deep commitment to community development and workforce innovation, Norington-Reaves brings a wealth of experience, values, and a passion for mission-driven leadership.
Celebrate Literature at the 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago
In its 39th year, Printers Row Lit Fest, one of the largest and oldest literary festivals in the United States, attracts over 100,000 visitors annually to a festive celebration of literature, readers, and community.
CHICAGO NONPROFIT BRINGS FARM-TO-TABLE TROLLEY TOURS TO AUSTIN COMMUNITY
Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures (CAYTA) has kicked off its Austin Farm-to-Table Trolley Tours thanks to a $30,000 grant from Austin Eats in partnership with Austin Fresh. The tour will stop at 12 gardens throughout Austin in an effort to bring more awareness to accessibility and healthy options in the community. At the end of each tour, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a licensed chef demonstration and free meal utilizing items from the gardens.
New Public Art Coming to Millennium Park for 20th Anniversary Season
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Millennium Park Foundation announced new temporary public art installations coming to Millennium Park during its milestone 20th Anniversary season, including physical works by one of the world’s most recognized sculptors, Franz West, and innovative augmented reality works by Chicago-based artists Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón. The augmented reality works are on view throughout Millennium Park now through November 2025. West’s sculptures will be on view in the South Boeing Gallery starting the week of July 22nd through November 2025.
Illinois House Speaker Launches Black Excellence in Bleu
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of the year. They are also bringing together Speakers from across the country to party with a purpose– launching the 501(c)(4) Black Excellence in Bleu.
CTA and Local DJs Are Back to Provide Riders a Harmonious Commute with Sounds from the AESOP DJ Booth
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is proud to announce that AESOP (An Extended Song of Our People), the public art project and DJ booth has returned to provide commuters with another season of lively music as they pass through the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. This year’s programming schedule now includes three days of real-time programming by multiple local disc jockey (DJ) artists.
How to take action and help protect older adults from scams
Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information.
Che “Rhymefest” Smith running for elected school board
For the first time, the Chicago Board of Education will have 21 members, 10 of them will be elected to represent 10 districts and the other 11 will be appointed by the Mayor. Che “Rhymefest” Smith is running for the 10th District school board seat.
ComEd Program Helps Customers With Their Credit Scores
ComEd has collaborated with Working Credit on a program that is meant to help customers improve their credit scores. Credit Empowerment is a free program that ComEd launched in July 2023.
Projects Aims For Racial Healing with Artistic Expression
In Bronzeville, a group of young people from the Black and Asian American communities are having conversations about racial healing, with the goal to bridge the gap between the cultures. At the end of six weeks, the young people, along with two artists, will create an art project, one will be in Chinatown and the other will be located in Bronzeville.
CTA gearing up for Red Line Extension project
The Chicago Transit Authority has identified where it will build the Red Line Extension. The 5.6- mile extension will start at 95th Street to 130th Street in Altgeld Gardens and include four new Red Line stations. The new stations will be located at 103rd Street, 111th, Michigan at 116th Street and 130th Street.
STEM Academy exposes girls to careers in STEM
Teams of high school aged girls proudly showed off their projects as judges looked on during the culmination of the Exelon Foundation’s STEM Academy. The miniatures depicted solutions to real world problems people in communities across the region face as a result of climate change.
Treasurer Pappas: Homeowners have option if they are unable to pay tax bill in full by Aug. 1 due date
Cook County homeowners hit by record property tax bill hikes have the option of making partial payments if they are unable to pay their bill in full by the Aug. 1 due date, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.
Ebony Ladies Golf League Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Golden Gala Celebration
The Ebony Ladies Golf League (ELGL) is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 50th Anniversary with a Golden Gala Celebration Event. The event will take place on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway, Flossmoor, Illinois, marking five decades of promoting diversity, friendship, and excellence in women's golf.
