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FLYOVER, AN IMMERSIVE ATTRACTION TO LAUNCH AT NAVY PIER, BEGINS FILMING ACROSS ICONIC LOCATIONS IN CHICAGO THIS MONTH
FlyOver, an immersive experience that transports guests to the planet’s most epic places through an exhilarating flying journey, announced today that its team of talented storytellers will begin shooting across iconic locations throughout Chicago this month.
The need for minority organ, tissue and eye donors remains critical
About 60% of more than 100,000 people waiting for life-saving organ transplants in the U.S. are from minority communities, yet minorities make up only about 30% of registered organ & tissue donors. In Illinois and Indiana more than 5,000 people are waiting—and nearly 60% are people of color.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts Across Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative – a multi-pronged policy designed to address food deserts across the state. It will support existing grocers and encourage new grocery stores to open through incentive opportunities. The legislation also allows grocery stores receiving grants as part of the program to be designated as High Impact Businesses, providing them the opportunity to receive tax credits and other incentives.
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Start of New School Year at UIUC and Shares Historic Investments in Education and Equity
On Monday, Aug. 21., Governor JB Pritzker visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to welcome students back for a new school year. He was joined by state officials, Chancellor Robert Jones, students, and faculty to celebrate the back-to-school season and wish students, teachers, and families across Illinois a successful year ahead.
Play explores the nuances of activism in the time of COVID-19
“A Hit Dog Will Holler” is set in Hyde Park and was written by Inda Craig-Galván, who is a native of the South Side of Chicago. Artemisia Theatre’s production of “A Hit Dog Will Holler” will take place from Sept. 1st to Sept. 17th, at the Den Theatre, located at 1331 N. Milwaukee.
Writer uses diagnosis to inspire others
Shareeta Jo was diagnosed with Lupus in 2012. She is a writer, director, playwright and an actress. When she was diagnosed with the disease she was fearful and didn’t know what it was. In order to cope with the diagnosis, she wrote. She wrote about what she wanted to happen and what she didn’t want to happen. It was her therapy.
Book encourages readers to ‘Stop Waiting For Perfect’
Perfectionism can sometimes hinder more than it can help. In “Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power,” L’Oreal Thompson Payton explores self-doubt and perfectionism.
WayMaker Summit seeks to empower Black men
Throughout his life, Louis Carr can think of 19 people who helped him because they recognized something in him that at the time, he did not see in himself. He calls those people who nurtured him Waymakers.
Chicago Department of Public Health Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Education and Events
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is supporting a series of impactful events and partnerships to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day this Thursday, August 31st. These events are designed to raise awareness about the opioid crisis while providing essential resources to the community.
Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning the public of telephone scams where callers identify as a Sheriff’s Office employee in an attempt to defraud victims.
Kidney-Healthy Kids a Major Focus for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) tirelessly serves to assist and educate families with children and teenagers who are facing kidney disease. Chronic Kidney Disease is uncommon in children, but statistics show that more than 9,800 children and adolescents in the United States have kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and rely on life-saving dialysis or a kidney transplant. NKFI has two major programs that offer families help, its annual Kidney Camp and its Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation event for families coming up on Sunday, September 10 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Museum of Science and Industry.
WESTSIDE MINISTERS TO KICK-OFF 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MLK SPEECH AT THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON WITH HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION (GLCU)
Members of the West side faith leaders, “Leaders Network” vow to fulfill the dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by doing the nation’s most meaningful commemoration on the 60th anniversary of King’s I Have A Dream Speech – Enabling Economic and Financial Empowerment by establishing a community credit union in the west side Austin community. The location will be just a couple of miles from where King and his family lived when he brought his civil rights movement north to Chicago in 1966.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Safe Passage Program
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez joined students, educators, staff, and community members to celebrate the nearly 1,200 Safe Passage workers that support Chicago’s youth. The Safe Passage Program aims to improve student safety during daily walks to and from school and increase engagement through partnerships with community-based organizations. This year, 188 schools will be connected to Safe Passage routes.
State Treasurer Frerichs Announces Winners of 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced the winners of the 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, which provides an opportunity for young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Students who won first, second or third place in each age category will be awarded Bright Start scholarships.