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"SILAS PURNELL COLLEGE EXPO - IS BACK !!! "
The Chesterfield Community Council is hosting the return of the "Silas Purnell College Expo" on Saturday, September 10; at 11:00 am at Tuley Park Fieldhouse, 90th & King Drive.
In Order to Best Support Its Students and all Chicagoans, City Colleges of Chicago to Host Be Well Chicago Fest at Kennedy-King College on August 20
In support of our students and our larger Chicago community, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) will host Be Well Chicago Fest, a community mental health and wellness event with free admission and health screenings at Kennedy-King College (KKC). This event is open to the public. The event to be hosted at Kennedy-King College on August 20th.
Residents Can Get FREE Legal Advice from The Chicago Bar Association This Saturday, August 20, 2022
Do you need legal help? Not sure if you need an attorney or just need a little advice? Attorneys with The Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program are ready and available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice on Saturday, August 20. The CBA is here to help as part of an ongoing legal public service program.
Environmental Justice Concerns Loom Over Rail Merger
A few months back, I wrote a column focused on my misgivings about the proposed merger of two huge railroads – Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern. As I wrote at the time, I feared that the merger would add to the environmental and health burdens already facing Black communities and other communities of color by introducing more rail traffic and more carbon emissions while also negatively impacting things like emergency response and commute times.
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy to host special Pop-Up of The Soul of Philanthropy – Reframed and Exhibited
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) will host a special Black Philanthropy Month reception for The Soul of Philanthropy – Reframed and Exhibited – Pop-Up Abridged Edition at Hatch 41, 4131 S. State Street on Sunday, August 21st from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. This preview of the groundbreaking exhibition and multimedia presentation that has captivated visitors across the country is free to the public.
Deadline to Apply for Property Tax Savings is August 26, 2022 Homeowners can apply for exemptions online
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announces that Friday, August 26, 2022 is the deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions.
CALUMET CITY AWARDED $2,000,000 GRANT TO IMPROVE DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Thaddeus Jones and The City of Calumet City are excited to announce the arrival of what many are calling a “game changer.” Calumet City has been awarded $2,000,000 to help with the redevelopment of its local downtown area and commercial spaces throughout the city. The grant comes as a highlight for the town through the efforts of Governor Pritzker.
Chicago, Illinois – August 15, 2022 - AKArama Foundation awards Scholarships to 18 College-bound CPS Students
The AKArama Foundation, Inc. Research Development and Fundraising Committee is excited to announce the “Wants and Needs” raffle to raise funds for scholarships, education, health, and financial well-being in the local community. The raffle offers a chance for each supporter to win because their donations will help these services. The actual raffle winners will receive a variety of gifts that include designer bags, and gift cards for travel, groceries, and gas. The AKArama Foundation has been the non-profit entity of Theta Omega Chapter since 1981. Use this link to purchase tickets before the deadline on September 5, 2022: https://bit.ly/3AvO02h
FIRST ANNUAL CHICAGO-BASED CLINK WINE & SPIRITS FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO WOMEN & BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 18
CLINK Festival founders, Chrishon Lampley, owner of Love Cork Screw wines and Joyce Dawkins, founder of She ROCKS It Magazine are pleased to announce the debut of the inaugural CLINK Wine & Spirits Festival, the first-of-its-kind Chicago-based wine and spirits festival dedicated to highlighting Women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the industry. Featuring panel discussions, a walkaround tasting showcasing more than 50 minority-owned wine & spirit brands paired with fare from local Chicago chefs of color, a cigar lounge, a mocktail waterpark and a DJ, the event will take place on September 18 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wilder Mansion located in Elmhurst, IL.
World-Renowned Artist Maya Lin Commissioned to Create “Seeing Through the Universe” Sculpture for the Obama Presidential Center
On his 61st birthday, President Obama announced that the Water Garden at the Obama Presidential Center will be named in honor of his mother, Ann Dunham. The Water Garden, located near the Center’s north entrance, will serve as a designated place on campus meant for reflection and relaxation. The garden will be anchored by a commissioned art installation from world-renowned artist, Maya Lin. The sculpture, titled “Seeing Through the Universe,” will feature an upright “oculus” piece that mists and a flat “pebble” piece that fills with water and then cascades over.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Medicaid Reimbursement Increases and Expanded Title X Funds for Reproductive Health Care Providers
Governor Pritzker has announced an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for abortion services and a new expansion of Title X funding through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for family planning and reproductive health service providers across the state. The 20% Medicaid reimbursement rate increase will give additional resources to providers facing new burdens in the wake of increased restrictions on reproductive care in surrounding states. The Governor also eliminated a requirement for providers to receive a Medicare denial before requesting Medicaid payment, expanding provider options for patients receiving both Medicare and Medicaid.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS COALITIONS PROTECTING RIGHTS OF LGBTQ+ STUDENTS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined two separate coalitions of attorneys general supporting LGBTQ+ students against discrimination in the classroom, filing legal briefs opposing an Indiana school district’s efforts to bar a transgender student from using the restroom consistent with the student’s gender identity and against Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, which limits classroom discussions and has serious implications for LGBTQ+ students.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 100% CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY STARTING IN 2025
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Assets, Information and Services (AIS) visited the Chicago Urban League to announce an agreement with retail electricity supplier Constellation, in collaboration with Swift Current Energy, to help meet the Mayor’s commitment to purchase renewable energy for all City facilities and operations by 2025, making Chicago one of the largest cities in the country to do so. The agreement also includes important workforce development and equity commitments.
Techstars Adds VR Eval to Roster of High Powered Accelerator Program
VR Eval, the company synonymous with advanced patented case management and virtual reality system EVAL designed to help anyone with a mental healthcare challenge as well victims of trauma for example human trafficking victims as well, has been selected to participate in the Techstars Founder Catalyst Program. The $80 million investment powered by J.P. Morgan is intended to provide equitable access to funding and support for entrepreneurs who are Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American and Pacific Islander. This experienc will provide up to 20 Miami-Dade women entrepreneurs valuable startup education, mentorship, community, and access to the Techstars worldwide network of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and corporate partners.