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ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN LEAD THE CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL IN A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ALDERMAN WILLIAM BEAVERS
Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Chairwoman Alderman Stephanie Coleman will lead her fellow colleagues, Mayor Brandon Johnson and city administrators in an extended tribute to the late Alderman William Beavers. The dedication will take place during the regularly scheduled January 15th, 2025 Chicago City Council meeting. However, the tribute to Alderman Beavers will begin directly after the opening public comments portion of the meeting which is expected to last thirty minutes.
BuyBlack.org Introduces AI Assistant Zuri, a Free Pilot Program to Help Black Chambers, Publishers, and Bloggers Promote Black-owned Businesses
BuyBlack.org, the leading online directory for Black-owned businesses, is proud to announce the launch of a free pilot program for its groundbreaking AI assistant, Zuri. This innovative tool is designed to connect communities with Black-owned businesses across the U.S. Zuri is a game-changing resource for Black Chambers of Commerce, publishers, bloggers, and community advocates, enabling them to highlight Black-owned businesses directly on their websites and drive community engagement and economic growth.
American Cancer Fund Launches Screamin' for Screenings Initiative to Promote Cancer Awareness and Early Detection!
The American Cancer Fund is excited to announce the launch of its new campaign, "Screamin' for Screenings," aimed at encouraging families to prioritize cancer screenings through a unique role-reversal initiative. Beginning in 2025, children across the country will take the lead in urging their parents, grandparents, and loved ones to get screened for cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention.
Shape the Future: Summer 2025 Internships Now Open
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Leadership Institute is in search of emerging leaders looking to make a positive impact on public policy and the communities around them.
LaPointe Highlights Newly Enacted Mental Health Laws
Continuing to prioritize impactful mental and behavioral health legislation in the new year, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a series of newly enacted mental healthcare laws, including no-cost and no diagnosis mental health and wellness visits to be covered by commercial insurance.
ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES WELCOMES NEW OWNERS TO NORTHWEST CHICAGO FRANCHISE
Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, is pleased to announce that Aiman Abdelmajid and Tarik Silwadi have taken over ownership of the Always Best Care franchise in Northwest Chicago. Located at 2017 W. Irving Park Rd., Ste. 100, the Northwest Chicago office will continue to provide high-quality senior care services, including non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, under the new franchisees' leadership.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY MILESTONE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Environment (DOE), and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) announced that the City has achieved its goal of transitioning all City facilities and operations to 100% renewable energy. With this step, Chicago becomes one of the largest cities in the U.S. sourcing the power for its operations with renewable energy.
CITY OF CHICAGO INTRODUCES FREE RECYCLE COACH APP CONNECTING CHICAGO RESIDENTS TO HYPER-LOCAL WASTE AND RECYCLING INFORMATION
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) introduced the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing hyper-local waste and recycling information directly to city residents. The new mobile and smartphone app, available at no cost to the City via a partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Recycle Coach, advises residents on waste and recycling schedules and proper waste management to decrease contamination at material recovery facilities, increase the diversion of materials from landfills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Unveils Expanded Vendor Opportunities for 2025
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, from food to fitness classes, at playfields and other locations. With around 62 million annual visits and counting, the Forest Preserves seeks to enhance visitors’ convenience and enjoyment while supporting its mission to protect and preserve the county’s open spaces.
Giannoulias Reveals 2024 Rejected License Plates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, in Partnership with Paramount Pictures, Announces the 10 Recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), in partnership with Paramount Pictures, is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship. This scholarship, launched in honor of the legacy of Bob Marley and the February release of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic, supports students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) dedicated to making a difference in their communities through social justice initiatives.
Kennedy-King College Launches New Programs And Reopens Restaurant
The Spring Semester at Kennedy-King College began on Monday, Jan. 13th. Katonja Webb-Walker, Ed.D, President of Kennedy-King College, said there are a lot of new programs, along with the return of some programs, that students and potential students can take advantage of.
Englewood Community Wants Residents’ Input For Master Plan
Englewood Community United is one of several groups that are creating a master plan for the Englewood community.
Lynwood Mayor is seeking re-election
Jada Curry, Mayor of the Village of Lynwood, is seeking a second term as mayor.
