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IT’S CHICAGOLAND’S OFFICIAL KICKOFF TO SUMMER!
Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest waterpark located at 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, will open to the public on June 3, featuring a new themed entrance with new convenient mobile ticket redemption, brand new decking and lounge chairs, and additional seating and shade spaces around the park. Celebrating 16 years of delivering family fun for all ages, guests will be able to experience various mega-fun attractions including their signature 32 water slides, a wave pool, three kiddie pool areas, relaxing lazy river, 43 private cabanas, and more. Thrill seekers will be able to experience the six-lane mat racing water slide, aptly named the Aussie Mat Dash. The first Proslide RallyRACER™ in Illinois and one of three in the world, the Aussie Mat Dash can be found at the south end of the park, near The Boomerang, Cyclone and the Hungry Croc Restaurant.
Announcing 2023 Chicago City Markets
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the 2023 summer season of Chicago City Markets. Presented by Humana, the Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley Plaza and a dozen more community markets in neighborhoods across Chicago. The historic Maxwell Street Market returns to its home at 800 S. Desplaines St. every Sunday from May through October in alignment with the Chicago City Market schedule. A complete list of city-run markets, dates and times are listed below and at chicagocitymarkets.us.
BRONZEVILLE LAKEFRONT PROJECT HOSTS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUNDBREAKING
The former site of Michael Reese Hospital is set for redevelopment. On Wednesday, March 29th, there was a groundbreaking for the Bronzeville Lakefront Infrastructure Project.Project.
Rust Belt to Green Belt legislation passes Illinois House
The Rust Belt to Green Belt Legislation, SB 193/ HB 2132, passed the Illinois House at the end of March. Legislators believe it is the first step in Illinois becoming a leader in offshore wind production. It also will help the state reach the climate goals listed in the Clean Energy Jobs Act. The legislation, which is a framework for offshore wind energy, has the potential to create more than 1,000 jobs.
PRESERVATION CHICAGO TRYING TO SAVE THE WAREHOUSE
The Warehouse, which was located at 206 S. Jefferson, is said to be the birthplace of House music. The genre which originated in Chicago, with Black DJs and music producers, and gained popularity during the 1980s.
Harvey’s Newly Elected 2nd Ward Alderman is connecting the dots to Build a Better Harvey
Colby Chapman has a passion for philanthropy, politics and social justice. Chapman recently won her race for 2nd Ward Alderman on April 4th. Chapman was inspired to start a nonprofit when she worked as a behavioral specialist. The school where she worked did not have a prom or extracurricular activities that students usually look forward to taking part in as part of their high school experience. It sparked an idea to collect pennies and have a prom for Chicago Excel Academy.
Walmart Announces Closure of Four Chicago Stores
Today we have made the difficult decision to close four of our stores in Chicago.
EXPO CHICAGO ANNOUNCES CORE PROGRAM LINEUP FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION APRIL 13-16, 2023
Marking a Decade at Navy Pier, the Annual Exposition’s Programs Foreground International And Local Artists, Curators, and Industry Leaders Participants include Derrick Adams, Richard Bell, Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Brendan Fernandes, Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, For Freedoms, The Floating Museum, Ebony G. Patterson, Chance the Rapper, and Hank Willis Thomas CHICAGO—EXPO CHICAGO today announced the participating artists and speakers for the core programming of the international exposition’s tenth anniversary edition. Activating Navy Pier and the surrounding city, EXPO CHICAGO’s contemporary art and cultural programming convenes artists, curators, critics, and scholars alongside leading international galleries from April 13-16, 2023.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND KROC COMMUNITY CENTER CHICAGO HOST RELEASE THE SILENCE CONFERENCE
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter will host Release The Silence Conference on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Designed to educate our community, future caregivers, and the healthcare industry about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The conference is designed for those who are caregivers of a person with Alzheimer's, individuals who want to learn more about the disease as well as professionals wanting to understand the health disparities which affect individuals in the African American community.
Harvey’s Incumbent Mayor Projected The Winner
Mayor Christopher Clark has won his re-election against challenger Anthony McCaskill.
Johnson projected winner of Chicago Mayoral Race
On Tuesday, April 4th, Johnson was the projected winner, with 51.2% of the votes.
FDA Works to Further Improve Nutrition, Reduce Diet-Related Chronic Disease with Dietary Guidance Statements on Food Labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance that provides food manufacturers with recommendations on how and when to use Dietary Guidance Statements on the label of food products to ensure the label statements promote good nutrition, provide greater consistency in labeling, and assist consumers in making informed choices. This guidance is part of the FDA's overall goal to help reduce the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity through improved nutrition.
Meet the 10 Tech Startups in the Inaugural Geekz Ventures Pre-Accelerator
US-based pre-accelerator Geekz Ventures has announced its class of 10 startups for its inaugural cohort program. The GROWTH pre-accelerator program supports Black and Latinx-led early-stage companies from any industry, with a focus on MediaTech, Entertainment, and Mobile Technology. Applicants were assessed on their product, video pitch, potential impact, and capacity to build a scalable business.
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Returns to In-Person Competition in Longstanding Celebration of HBCU Academic Excellence
Honda will bring together more than 200 students and coaches from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with the in-person return of the 34th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America's premier academic competition for HBCU students. Hosted on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., HCASC is the only program of its kind and provides a national stage for high-achieving HBCU students to advance their dreams. The HCASC National Championship finals can be watched at 3:00 p.m. PT on April 20-21 at HCASC.com.
