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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago Appoints New Curatorial Leadership
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) announces the appointment of two new leaders to their curatorial team, René Morales as the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator, and Jamillah James as Manilow Senior Curator. Both Morales and James will assume their roles at the MCA in January 2022.
Eiteljorg’s Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails returns
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art welcomes back families during the holidays with the opening of the Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure Nov. 20, as well as the reopening of the museum’s family discovery area that has been newly reimagined. Now in its 12th holiday season, Jingle Rails includes a spectacular new addition: a recreation of San Francisco and its hills, trolleys and landmarks, such as Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 and more.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recognizes former Hazel Crest Mayor Bill Brown
Bill Brown former Mayor of Hazel Crest receives honor from County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Owners of Several Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Charged With Defrauding Low-Income Food Program for Women and Children
The owners of several Chicago-area convenience stores have been charged in federal court with scheming to defraud a low-income food program for women and children.
Next Day Animations Runs Scholarship Program for Young Women of Color
Next Day Animations, an award-winning explainer video company, is reopening the Illustrating Awesomeness Scholarship for the fifth consecutive year. Illustrating Awesomeness is a scholarship opportunity for young women or gender non-conforming individuals of color who are actively working to change the world.
Abbott Launches New Initiative to Drive Diversity in Medical Research
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the launch of a new initiative designed to help create a more inclusive clinical trial ecosystem through new approaches to training, education, and improving the clinical research infrastructure within the U.S. This effort builds on Abbott’s commitment of engaging populations who have historically been under-represented in medical research and will improve health by increasing access to innovative treatment options available within the trials process and increasing insights around how different groups respond to new therapies.
New Study Shows 2019 Cook County Property Tax Assessments Met Standards for Accuracy and Equity
Property tax assessments of homes and commercial properties in the northern suburbs of Cook County met standards for assessment accuracy, uniformity, and equity in 2019, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), released today by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.
Caterpillar Foundation Donation Creates Innovation Entrepreneurship Curator
The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and a founding donor of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), is proud to announce a new collaboration with NMAAHC and the creation of the first-ever Caterpillar Curator of African American Innovation and Entrepreneurship through a $2 million grant.
Chicago Urban League Meets Fundraising Goal
At a pivotal 60th year, the Chicago Urban League’s Golden Fellowship Dinner lived up to its reputation of being one of the hottest tickets in town. On Saturday, more than 1,000 of the Chicago’s corporate, civic and community leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Chicago to party with a purpose while successfully raising more than $1.6 million in support of the organization’s programs. Iconic R&B group Boyz II Men took the stage, surprising the crowd with a special appearance by Grammy- award winning singer/songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
BLACK ADOPTION MATTERS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BLACK FAMILIES
Deborah Farmer and Tamara Brown want to support Black families going through the adoption process with Black Adoption Matters.
Property Tax Savings for Veterans from the Assessor’s Office
In honor of Veterans Day this past Thursday, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) expressed gratitude to those who hav e served our nation.
GOP, ADVOCACY GROUPS SUBMIT CHANGES TO LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT MAPS IN COURT
Plaintiffs in three lawsuits challenging the new legislative district maps that Democrats pushed through the General Assembly earlier this year have submitted their proposed changes, which would create more Latino and Black-majority districts in Cook County and the Metro East region.
FPSA Is “All In” With Its Defeat Hunger Campaign
The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA), has once again teamed up with the Food Processing Association’s members to work with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on 2021 DEFEAT HUNGER Campaign. This is the fifth time that the Association has initiated an effort to help those in need in Cook County. The Defeat Hunger campaign was created in 2013 with the goal of helping to feed the hundreds of thousands of Cook County residents the Food Depository serves every year
THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD UPDATES ITS RESIDENTS AFTER SIX MONTHS OF THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Jada D. Curry has been the President of the Village of Lynwood since May 2021. Since that time, her administration has improved procedures for departments, as well as created efficiencies to ensure records are consistent.
