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Illinois Secure Choice Helps Address Retirement Savings Crisis as Key Deadline for Small Businesses Approaches
Nearly 129,000 Illinois workers already are saving for retirement courtesy of the Illinois Secure Choice program, and now a key deadline is approaching for small employers to help even more employees do the same.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GOLDEN APPLE’S SCHOLARS TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, is now accepting applications for its Scholars program. Golden Apple seeks to provide a pathway for aspiring educators to enter the profession through this program to build the teacher pipeline that will fill crucial open teaching positions across the state.
JUST US BRIDGE LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE LEGAL TRAINING, EMPOWERING CHICAGO RESIDENTS
Just Us Bridge, in partnership with the State of Illinois R3 program, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking free online legal training initiative. This initiative is designed to empower Chicago area residents facing civil lawsuits by providing them with accessible, high-quality legal education at no cost. In a commitment to address the growing need for affordable legal resources, Just Us Bridge is proud to offer this comprehensive program entirely funded by the State of Illinois R3 program. The program aims to put power back into the hands of marginalized communities by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate legal challenges effectively. Hundreds of Chicagoans have already enrolled in Just Us Bridge's online legal courses, gaining valuable insights into areas such as eviction, debt collection, wage garnishment, and more. By making this program available to all Chicago residents, Just Us Bridge seeks to bridge the gap in access to legal education and representation for those who cannot afford legal services.
THE CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CHIARTS) STARTS THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Chicago's first and only pre-professional public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., welcomes a new school year with major leadership announcement, admissions applications for prospective students, and “Backstage Pass” immersive open house experiences. ChiArts celebrates the start of a new school year with a diverse and energetic team of leaders heading up the academic, arts, and administrative staff. This summer, the school’s new Principal, Pavielle Driver, joined the team, along with Artistic Director Tina Boyer Brown being promoted to Executive Director and Dance Department Head Greer Reed stepping into the Artistic Director role. Also recently appointed: Assistant Principal Kanika Glover, Dean of Students Hedgar Giron, and ChiArts veteran educator Tracey Franklin promoted to Dance Department Head.
The Auditorium Theatre Proudly Presents Deeply Rooted Dance Theater One Night Only
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents Deeply Rooted Dance Theater—a Chicago-based contemporary dance company rooted in traditions of American and African-American dance—in a one-night-only performance Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre’s Made In Chicago Dance Series. Tickets are $25–85 and are available at auditoriumtheatre.org.
CHIEF LARRY SNELLING CONFIRMED BY CITY COUNCIL AS CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT
Chief of the Bureau of Counterterrorism Larry Snelling was confirmed as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department by a unanimous vote from the Chicago City Council.
Chicago’s Cultural Treasures continues to support BIPOC arts and cultural organizations
A four-year initiative for Chicago’s BIPOC-led and focused arts and cultural organizations has been supporting 40 organizations since 2020. The goal of Chicago’s Cultural Treasures is to provide financial support to sustain these arts and cultural organizations so they can be around well into the future.
ILBCF awards Brain Trust on Health grants to medical professionals
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation recently awarded five Black medical professionals a $5,000 grant, with the goal of improving health outcomes for Black people in Illinois.
Chicago Department of Public Health gives update about respiratory diseases
Chicago Department of Public Health is monitoring three respiratory diseases this Fall: COVID-19, RSV and Influenza. On Monday, Sept. 25th, the Chicago Department of Public Health gave an update on those diseases and where to get vaccinated.
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. 12th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl Brings Over 250 Girls to Celebrate the Empowerment of Sisterhood at South Shore Cultural Center
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. is excited to celebrate their 12th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl on October 11th from 10 AM until 2 PM at the historic South Shore Cultural Center. The “I Am Destined” theme event will bring together over 250 girls to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl.
EagleRider Guide Embarks on Historic 66th Ride on Route 66
The world's leading provider of motorcycle rentals and guided motorcycle tours, EagleRider announced today that one of their longest running tour guides, Richard Wynkoop, will be taking his 66th tour of the famed Route 66, riding one of the most limited and coveted Harley Davidson’s on the market, the Harley-Davidson 2023 CVO Road Glide.
Learn How to Clear Your Cannabis Record for Free at WVON Family Care Expo
Leaders from New Leaf Illinois will be at the WVON Family Care Expo this Saturday, September 30, to share how the program can help people clear past cannabis convictions off their records. New Leaf Illinois is a statewide network of nonprofit organizations, funded by the state of Illinois, that provides free cannabis expungement legal services.
WORLD RENOWNED AVIATION EXPERT SAYS THE SOUTH SUBURBAN AIRPORT WOULD BE A
A world-renowned expert on aviation says that the Chicago metro area is “underperforming” as an aviation powerhouse because it lacks sufficient capacity to handle the region’s air travel demands for commerce and tourism, both domestically and internationally.
HEALTH EXPERTS AND ADVOCATES TO HOLD URGENT PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF KIDNEY AND TISSUE DONATIONS AS POLITICAL LEADERS SEEK DONOR FOR POPULAR FEMALE POLITICAL PIONEER
Calvin Jordan- Rich Township Supervisor- and Rich Township Trustee Jackie Small- have joined forces to host an Urgent Community Panel Discussion about the dire importance of organ and tissue donations. The event has is entitled, “A Gift of Life” will feature some of the foremost health experts, government officials and advocates who have dedicated their personal and professional lives to the issue of organ donations. The event will be held on Monday, October 2nd, at 4:00 PM, at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois.
