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Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Fermilab’s New Superconducting Quantum Materials and System Centers Garage
Governor Pritzker joined international dignitaries and ambassadors, leaders at the Department of Energy and local universities, and other elected officials to celebrate the opening of Fermilab’s new Superconducting Quantum Materials and System Centers (SQMSC) Garage. The SQMSC Garage is one of the five Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, and one of the largest quantum research labs in the world.
THE CHICAGO SCOTS HOST 178TH ANNUAL SAINT ANDREW’S DAY GALA
Save the date! The Chicago Scots, the first and oldest non-profit organization in Illinois, is throwing a grand Scottish party, the longest-running black-tie event in Chicago, the 178th Annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala, AKA “TheFeast of the Haggis”, on Saturday, December 2 beginning at 6 PM. This wonderfully elegant evening will be hosted in a new location, the Grand Banking Hall, inside the historic Wintrust Building, one of the most architecturally significant and iconic buildings in the Midwest. Throughout this spectacular night of fun and tradition, attendees who are Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination will enjoy the best of Scotland – bagpipes, highland dancing, tartans, toasts, awards, whisky tastings, cocktail reception, & formal banquet featuring, of course, haggis. In the spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne,” the event will “lift a cup o’ kindness,” as all proceeds will benefit the organization’s principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care in North Riverside.
Hyde Park Art Center announces The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige April 6th - October 27, 2024
Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b. 1936). With multimedia works made between 1964 and 2024, this solo show is the largest presentation of the Chicago native’s work to date and brings together a selection of Paige’s fabrics and textile work, and rarely seen drawings, assemblages, and ceramic objects that explore the artist’s lifelong quest for beauty. A highlight of the exhibition is the debut of recent clay, wall/floor paintings, and collage made during his Radicle Residency at Hyde Park Art Center in 2022-23.
Fitch Ratings Affirms City Colleges of Chicago’s A+ Credit Rating
City Colleges of Chicago announces that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its credit rating of A+ and upgraded the community college system’s outlook from Stable to Positive.
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Meets with United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Employment
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton met with United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Employment, Guy Opperman, and Alan Gogbashian, Consul General of the United Kingdom in Chicago. The meeting’s purpose was to build upon our strong bilateral ties and discuss areas of collaboration and workforce development between the UK and Illinois.
Rich Township High School District 227 Has Received International Baccalaureate World School Accreditation
Rich Township High School District 227 announces that it has received accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This accreditation is for the RTHS Middle Years Program (MYP). The program serves talented freshmen and sophomore students.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN HIRES MINORITY-OWNED CONTRACTORS
Norfolk Southern announced the hiring of two minority-owned contractors, one of which is also woman-owned, for work south of Garfield Blvd. at its 47th Street Intermodal Facility. The contractors, Syte Corporation and Twenty Eleven Construction, have begun work with Norfolk Southern to enhance the components of the project, such as stockpile management, landscaping, and sidewalk improvements in the surrounding area. Norfolk Southern has allocated $4 million to these two contractors, part of a total $10 million allocated to minority-owned and women-owned contractors across Chicago.
MCA Chicago Announces Gift of 79 Objects from Marilyn and Larry Fields
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago is excited to announce a gift of 79 objects from Chicago-based art collectors Marilyn and Larry Fields. The gift, which was selected by the Fields in tandem with the MCA’s curatorial staff, marks another step in the museum’s mission to create a permanent collection that holistically represents contemporary art history by building its holdings of women-identifying and BIPOC artists. The donation includes paintings, photography, new media, and sculptures by major local, national, and international artists.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS ANNOUNCES $177 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOME ENERGY COSTS
Congressman Danny K. Davis announced that Illinois was awarded $177 million in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered through the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help individuals and families with low incomes pay their home heating costs this winter and with cooling bills in the summer.
Writer’s crime thriller novel focuses on the perspective of Black women
Tracy Clark evolved from being an avid reader of crime novels and mystery books to writing her own crime thrillers. The author of the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery Series and Detective Harriet Foster series wanted to write characters that looked like her.
Boop! Brings Betty Boop to the Stage
Boop! The Betty Boop Musical will have its premiere on Sunday, Nov. 19th, at CIBC Theatre, located at 18 W. Monroe St. It will run through Sunday, Dec. 24th. Jasmine Amy Rogers plays Betty Boop, Ainsley Anthony Melham plays Dwayne, Stephen DeRosa plays Grampy, Angelica Hales plays Trisha, Erich Bergen plays Raymond and Anastacia McCleskey plays Carol.
Democracy Forum brings thought leaders and changemakers together
When President Barack Obama took the stage at the Democracy Forum he was greeted by cheers and a standing ovation. He started off with talking about why he and First Lady Michelle Obama started the Obama Foundation after leaving the White House. He said it was because they wanted to inspire and empower young leaders whose ideas and insights would drive change for years to come.
ComEd and HIRE 360 Honor First Class of Take Charge
Illinois has a goal to have 1 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030. In order to keep up with the demand for electric vehicles, ComEd partnered with HIRE360 to create a program to prepare people to support the electric vehicle industry in Illinois
Black-owned Supermarkets Play a Major Role in Opening Doors and Expanding Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs
Celebrity Chef Dominique Leach, who has been lauded for having the best barbeque in Chicago, will showcase her culinary skills and line of retail products during a demo at Living Fresh Market, on Saturday, November 18th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
