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MAYOR LIGHTFOOT JOINS FAITH LEADERS FOR CITYWIDE DAY OF PRAYER
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined faith leaders across all denominations from communities throughout Chicago recently for a shared moment of prayer for the health and safety of our city.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON POLICE OFFICER ENTRY EXAMS
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) will host in-person police officer entry exams at all City Colleges of Chicago locations in December. The exams will be held from Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 1-3. Individuals who are between the ages of 21 and 39 are eligible to take the exam and begin the process of becoming a CPD officer.
Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner raises more than $2 Million
The Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) raised more than $2 million on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. More than 1,800 of the city’s corporate leaders, human rights advocates, philanthropists, clergy and elected officials were present for the evening, where the theme was “The Fight for Equity Continues: Get in League with Us!” The funds raised will benefit year-round programming for about 15,000 Chicagoans.
A BETTER WEIGH INTRODUCES HOLIDAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE FOR FAMILIES
Chanay Walton wants to help families get and stay healthy this Holiday Season. She is offering the 28-Day Family Wellness Challenge, Holiday Edition.
Preservation of Pullman Company Clock Tower and Grounds Receives Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation
The Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site in Chicago, was honored with the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual Past- Forward Conference National Preservation Awards on Friday, Nov. 4.
HARVEY TO BUILD 6 NET ZERO COMMUNITY HUBS
The City of Harvey is planning to build six Net Zero Community Hubs, one in each of its six wards. The goal is for the community hubs to serve as community centers, with programming and a Police Substation.
MATTESON MAYOR AND RICH TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR WELCOMED GOVERNOR PRITZKER DURING RECENT VISIT TO SOUTHLAND
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin and Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan recently led other southland officials in welcoming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to Matteson for lunch at the Hidden Manor Café in Matteson.
THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL TOWN HALL MEETING
Mayor Jada D. Curry and the Village of Lynwood are proud to announce they’ve walked into new territory with another Fall Town Hall meeting. Local officials joined together to discuss agendas and how they will move forward with 2023. Among the most important topics, residents wanted to know how the village plans to gain more tourism and attraction.
NIA FAMILY CENTER SITE DIRECTOR WANTS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Ebony Westbrooks grew up in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Westbrooks was a teen mom, and her children attended the Nia Family Center. The teachers were so welcoming and hands-on, and they provided the support she needed to reach her goals. She fell in love with that and went to school to get her Master’s Degree in early education.
Africa International House Returns Two Years After Covid to Celebrate Their Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace and Ujamaa Celebration
The Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) will host its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 2nd, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and December 3rd, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Harriet Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Ave Chicago IL, 60637.
OVER 250 ILLINOIS CHURCHES TO ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE TO HELP MORE MINORITY COMMUNITIES GET ONLINE
Faith-based leaders joined today to announce an initiative designed to connect more Illinois residents to the internet and make digital equity a reality in minority communities.
The City Colleges of Chicago Embraces and Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week November 14-20, 2022.
The City Colleges of Chicago Embraces and Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week November 14-20, 2022. City Colleges of Chicago would like to remind all business sectors to continue to hire apprentices from City Colleges of Chicago or connect with CCC to begin an apprenticeship program.
Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms
As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.
ADVOCATE AUROURA HEALTHCARE SUPPORT THOSE THAT SAYS YES TO STOP SMOKING AND LUNG SCREENING DURING THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
As we gear up for the Great American Smokeout, Sharon Patterson, 66, a former Advocate Christ Medical Center patient shares her story on the importance of getting screened for lung cancer. The Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday in November. Let this be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. Join thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing risks of cancer.
