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The City Of Calumet Public Notice
The City of Calumet, in accordance with Section 20-5-5 of the Eminent Domain Act, intent to engage the Illinois General Assembly to request approval for the acquisition of the properties listed via “quick take.”
Revitalizing Englewood: Historic Earle School to Transform into Affordable Apartment Community
Gorman & Company, in collaboration with Burling Builders, the City of Chicago, and The Phoenix Foundation, proudly announces the financial closing and construction commencement for the adaptive reuse of the historic Charles Warrington Earle School, located within the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago. The groundbreaking celebration will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at 61st Street between Paulina and Hermitage.
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Keeping People with Dementia Safe During Natural Disasters
Early fall is peak time for natural disasters, such as Tornadoes in Illinois. Having a disaster plan in place is particularly crucial to helping those living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Changes in routine, traveling and relocations necessitated by an emergency evacuation may increase the risk of dementia-related behaviors that can cause additional challenges during an emergency.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Launches Steppenwolf IMPACT
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to launch Steppenwolf IMPACT, a one-of-a-kind corporate and professional development training program bringing Steppenwolf’s revolutionary ensemble approach beyond the stage and into the workplace – offering unprecedented access to this world-renowned company.
MCA Chicago’s third annual Chicago Performs series to kick off on September 26
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago is thrilled to announce the 2024 Chicago Performs showcase—an intimate festival of live arts highlighting essential local artists on a national platform. The 2024 iteration of Chicago Performs includes work by Lynkanthea, Every house has a door, and cat mahari, who will present a variety of performances across the MCA’s grounds, including the Edlis Neeson Theater and the Anne & John Kern Terrace Garden. Their works include lush and environmental musical activations that transform the MCA Stage, an outdoor performance inspired by The Carnival of the Animals that addresses climate change, and a play-inspired performance.
Surge Institute Welcomes 2025 Chicago Fellowship Cohort
Surge Institute's Chicago Fellowship is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 25 brilliant education leaders beginning their Surge journey this month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities. During their time in the Surge Fellowship program, the collective will hone their executive skills, problem-solving abilities and team-building techniques as they navigate complex topics surrounding the historical inequity in education and politics.
JPMorganChase Helps Expand Access to Affordable Housing in Chicago’s South and West Sides with Multimillion Dollar Commitment
JPMorganChase has committed more than $10 million to advance affordable housing development and revitalize neighborhoods in Chicago’s South and West sides. The new loan to the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is part of JPMorganChase’s $200 million commitment to Chicago. The loan will support CCLF’s Communities of Color Loan Program, which provides low-cost capital to developers targeting projects impacting communities of color in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods throughout Chicago. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joined JPMorganChase and CCLF to announce the new commitment.
President Obama Introduces New Class of Over 200 Obama Foundation Leaders
Recently, President Obama proudly introduced a new class of 205 emerging changemakers from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States as part of The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of over 6,000 applicants, these Leaders will join regional cohorts that reflect the global impact of the Foundation’s leadership network.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SMALL BUSINESS CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Small Business Capacity Building Program. Through this RFP, the City will select one organization to serve as the administrator of the $3.5M Small Business Capacity Building Program. This organization is expected to design and implement a comprehensive capacity building program for small businesses. This includes conducting assessments, providing customized coaching and offering access to professional service consultations in areas like legal, finance, marketing and human resources. This program is fully funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is part of Mayor Johnson’s Road to Recovery Plan via the Small Business Support initiative.
Voice Cloning, Deepfake Images, Generative AI – Oh My!
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is issuing a warning to Illinois residents that scammers are leveraging new sophisticated technology to gain access to personal information and financial accounts.
Nicor Gas highlights the importance of safety and preparedness during National Preparedness Month
Nicor Gas is joining the nationwide observance of National Preparedness Month this September. With a commitment to the safety and well-being of our customers and communities, Nicor Gas is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
Living Fresh Market in Forest Park to Close on Mondays
In a sincere alignment with their religious principles of placing faith before profits, the operators of Living Fresh Market, one of the nation’s largest independently owned supermarkets located in this community five miles west of Chicago, announced today that they are closing the store on Mondays.
Dream Exchange Founder Address Black Business Leaders in Exclusive Fireside Chat at The Heritage Club
Dream Exchange, the first minority-controlled stock exchange, in formation, is proud to announce an exclusive fireside chat that featured its Founder and CEO, Joe Cecala, and Managing Member of DX Capital Partners, LLC, Dwain Kyles. The event took place at The Heritage Club in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 14th, 2024, bringing together a distinguished audience of black investors, local business owners, corporate C-suite executives, and entrepreneurs.
