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Obama Foundation Seeks Partner to Oversee Culinary Experience at Obama Presidential Center
On Thursday, Dec. 1st, the Obama Foundation released the details of its RFP to identify a partner to oversee the culinary experience at the Obama Presidential Center.
Cook County Assessor Releases Property Tax Data and Simulation Software Code
Over $180 billion in property taxes collected from every property in Cook County – from Ford Heights to Chicago to Winnetka – can now be analyzed with software code created by the Cook County Assessor’s Office
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES $40 MILLION IN CITY GRANTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that more than 60 neighborhood businesses and nonprofit organizations are set to receive nearly $40 million in Community Development Grants as part of the Chicago Recovery Plan to provide post-pandemic relief.
Association of African American Financial Advisors Announces New Leadership
The Association of African American Financial Advisor (“AAAA” or the “Association”), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, announced the appointment of Alex David, President and CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors, as its incoming Chairman Emeritus. In this position, Mr. David will provide strategic guidance to the Association as it embarks upon the next stage of its vision for driving a more equitable wealth management industry.
McDonald’s USA Partners with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Alkeme to Deepen Its Commitment to Support HBCU Students Financial and Mental Health Needs
McDonald’s has remained committed to feeding and fostering communities when they need it most, starting with a warm meal and a smile. As part of this commitment, the company has long supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through departmental funding, sports sponsorships and student scholarships.
Urban Growers Collective co-founder to receive Honorary Degree
Erika Allen has been living her Master’s Degree Thesis and working in community operated food systems to create agency for 20 years. Allen is the co-founder of Urban Growers Collective, president of Green ERA Educational NFP and co-owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. On Saturday, Dec. 10th, Allen received an Honorary Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago.
University of Chicago Highlighted in French State Visit to United States
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the US, the University of Chicago (UChicago) and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) signed an agreement at the French Embassy in Washington, DC to establish the International Research Center for Fundamental Scientific Discovery (IRC Discovery), a new collaboration that will bring together some of the world’s leading researchers to collaborate on answering the biggest questions of our time.
Museum of Ice Cream’s legen-dairy Pinkmas celebration is back with new ways to celebrate
Museum of Ice Cream’s annual Pinkmas celebration runs through Monday, Jan. 9. Visitors will add a little sprinkle of joy to their holiday as they embark on a magical journey across more than 13,000 square feet of delicious treats, festive crafts, a larger-than-life snow globe, and much more!
PRSA Chicago Expands Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship for 2023
The Chicago Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Chicago), one of the country’s largest chapters, is proud to open applications for the third annual Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship. Established in 2020, the initiative was created to grow the pipeline of upcoming multicultural talent in the field of public relations and communications.
Sen. Warnock’s Victory Is a Win for Georgia and America
If you haven’t watched Sen. Raphael Warnock’s speech on the night of his reelection in Georgia on December 6, stop everything you’re doing, and watch it now. Then tell your kids to watch it. And your neighbors.
CHANCE THE RAPPER & SOCIALWORKS KICKS OFF ITS 4TH ANNUAL “A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
Chance the Rapper is ushering in the holidays with the announcement of SocialWorks’ 4th Annual A Night at the Museum Event taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, December 16th, at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 DuSable Lake Shore Drive. At ‘A Night at the Museum’ (ANATM), SocialWorks and Chance the Rapper reimagine the Museum of Science and Industry as a holiday wonderland. Guests will engage with 50+ event-only vendors, activations, performers, unique Chance opportunities, SocialWorks’ updates, and explore the 400K square foot museum and its exhibits after hours.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $15,328 to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
An early holiday gift is being delivered to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. The Des Plaines-based non-profit social services organization is receiving $15,328 in unclaimed cash that was surrendered to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office, which is responsible for safeguarding unclaimed property.
Ivy Hall sets itself apart from other cannabis dispensaries
In November, Ivy Hall opened. The Cannabis Dispensary, which is the State’s first social equity cannabis dispensary, it is located at 1720 N. Damen in Chicago.
Steve and Sheila Conner, Founders of Heph Foundation Black couple wins $1.2 M grant to reimagine STEM education
The HEPH Foundation, an education-focused foundation, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.2 Million grant to support its commitment to learners. The grant is provided by the How We Learn Fund, a fund administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.
