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Calumet City Mayor Eyes River Oaks Mall Redevelopment
The Calumet City Council voted unanimously to approve $22 million in funding from a $41 million bond to start redevelopment of River Oaks Mall. The overall amount of the redevelopment project is $79 million and would include a water park, a hotel with a pool, restaurants and a rooftop bar.
“NICK CAVE and JACK CAVE: THE COLOR IS FASHION EXHIBITION”
“Nick Cave and Jack Cave: The Color Is Fashion Exhibition,” created by Internationally acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Nick Cave and his brother fashion designer Jack Cave, will bring a once-in-a -lifetime collection of avant-garde and haute couture inspired fashion to the Roundhouse of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. The exhibition which opens to the public on August 27, 2022, will continue through November 27, 2022, and is in partnership with the MCA Chicago and the groundbreaking retrospective exhibition “NICK CAVE: FOROTHERMORE,” which is currently on view at the MCA until October 2, 2022. This is the first time that these wearable works will be installed publicly and the DuSable is the first museum in the world to ever exhibit Nick Cave’s or Jack Cave’s fashion collections.
Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority
2022 thus far has been a year of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. Yet for African-Americans and other communities of color, this year represents both challenges and opportunities from a business ownership perspective. In particular, for Black-owned media businesses there is a growing sense of resilience even in the face of continued profound racial disparities and societal inequities.
HUNDREDS TO JOIN MAYOR JADA D. CURRY AND THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD FOR THE POPULAR “ANNUAL LYNWOOD FEST”
ada D. Curry -Village President of Lynwood, Illinois- will be joined by hundreds of residents, regional and local elected officials, and business leaders in participating in one of the most highly anticipated summer events that southern Cook County offers, "The Lynwood Fest."
MATTESON CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DIVERSE FORMS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Sheila Chalmers-Currin- Village President of Matteson, Illinois – and the Village Board of Trustees will be joined by regional elected officials, community leaders and other local elected officials as the Village of Matteson will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony announcing the development of a Mega Warehouse and Distribution Center.
What the Governors’ Meeting means for Illinois Citizens
It is normal for the executive and legislative branches of the United States to receive heavy media coverage. In recent news coverage, The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has had major media coverage because of the overturning of the landmark rulings Roe vs Wade. The changing of laws that affect gun rights, the Miranda rights, and women’s reproductive rights.
Chevy’s New Supercruising Bolt EUV
Who would have expected the movies to be right in predicting the future? We have drones delivering packages, trains that practically fly, and cars that can drive themselves. Electric vehicles are one of the technological advancements that were also predicted in fiction. However, the features these cars have are things not usually seen in films, television, or books.
Chicago native to perform in Montreal Music Festival
Brandon Harris comes from a musical family. The West side native remembers his mother singing in church and directing the choir. His father has an eclectic taste in music that opened Harris’ eyes up to different genres, instruments, artists and musicians. His siblings also play instruments, sing and write music.
Dixmoor Mayor Wants to Improve Village’s Infrastructure
The Village of Dixmoor President, Fitzgerald Roberts wants to improve the water infrastructure for the Village. Recently, there was a 12-inch water pipe, as well as two water mains, that burst in the Village. One at the water main located at 141st Street and Woods Street and another at 143rd and Davis and Spaulding Streets.
Bronzeville Art Gallery showcases art from the Continent
Faye Edwards met people from the Continent of Africa for the first time when she was eight years old. She became fascinated by them, because they looked like her, but they were different, they moved differently than she did. She vowed that one day she would go to Africa. In 1991, she took her first trip to Mali and Guinea.
Entrepreneur wants to help young girls with entrepreneurship and product development
All of Raquel Graham’s innovations come from her life and her life experiences. Graham started Roq Innovation in 2014 because of her children. During the Polar Vortex, her children did not want to wear scarves, which wasn’t feasible in the cold weather where all skin needed to be protected from the elements. She looked online for an alternative to the bulky, itchy scarves that were available on the market and couldn’t find anything. She decided to go to the fabric store and make her own scarves from fleece, and Nekz was born.
Bank of America program provides students with leadership and money education
Kara Simmons wanted something to do for the summer before she went off to college. Simmons, a graduate of Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep has always been interested in community service and giving back to the community. While in high school, she founded kNOw Limits Tutoring, a free virtual tutoring service
Governor Pritzker Launches Illinois Cares for Kids Statewide Enrollment Campaign “I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!”
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of “I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!”, the statewide enrollment campaign for childcare and early education services, featuring Illinois artists, musicians, and production partners.
Not Your Average Joe: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Announces New CEO
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Chair of the Board of Directors Eric Busch is proud to announce that Joe Handy has been selected as the organization’s next CEO. Handy joins CMA with over 20 years of experience in cultural institutions including 15 years at the Georgia Aquarium, most recently serving as President and COO.
