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Local planning initiatives awarded $9.5 million
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that nearly $9.5 million is being invested via 20 grants for local initiatives and activities to support their planning efforts and develop innovative and much-needed transportation improvements across the state.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ANNOUNCE THE GOOD FOOD FUND GRANT AWARDEES
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the grant awardees of the first round of the Good Food Fund Grant program. Forty-one Chicago food businesses were selected to receive a grant, fully funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Chicago’s Union League Boys & Girls Clubs secures funding from state budget
The Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (Alliance) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking achievement: the Clubs have secured a line item of $4 million in the state budget, which will help the organization expand its reach and impact of helping youth across Illinois. Among the 22 Boys & Girls Clubs in Illinois is the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs which serve over 13,000 youth annually in neighborhoods with the highest hardship index in Chicago.
City Colleges of Chicago, National Louis University, Roosevelt University, and University of Illinois at Chicago celebrates graduates and completers of Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship
City Colleges of Chicago, National Louis University, Roosevelt University and University of Illinois at Chicago recently celebrated its collective Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship (CELWS) students who graduated with a degree, certification or licensure in early childhood learning. In total, 140 students including City Colleges of Chicago graduates and completers were celebrated.
Reproductive Rights and Abortion Access At The Center Of Election
Think Big America recently hosted a panel discussion with leaders from the Fairness Project, Reproductive Freedom for All and Planned Parenthood Action Fund to talk about reproductive rights and ballot initiatives regarding abortion. The panel was moderated by Sarah Garza Resnick, Executive Director of Personal PAC.
Black Men United Hosts Rally to Bolster Democratic Support
“We now have the opportunity to put America on a course of action that is unbelievable,” said Congressman Danny Davis, his wooden staff in hand as he stood at the pulpit of New Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, Aug. 20th.
Merit School Of Music Expands Into South Shore
The Merit School of Music and Bryn Mawr Community Church have partnered to bring a music program that will benefit the church and the residents of South Shore, where the church is located. Merit South Shore will provide music programming to students ages 5 years old to14 years old at The Bryn Mawr Community Church, which is located at 7000 S. Jeffery Blvd.
Woodlawn Advisory Council To Distribute Up to $3 million In Grants
The Woodlawn Advisory Council is looking to distribute between $2.5-$3 million in grant funds to nonprofit organizations that are doing work in Woodlawn and surrounding communities.
Green Era Campus Aims To Provide Solution To Food Access On South Side
An urban agriculture campus that will help build economic development and manufacturing that will improve the quality of life for residents in Auburn Gresham and the surrounding communities launched recently.
5 Tips for Sandwich Caregivers on How to Balance Children and a Parent with Dementia
For many families, late summer ushers in the annual ritual known as “back to school.” Dreaded by kids and celebrated by parents, the return to school marks a time of transition to more rigid schedules after a few months of fun and flexibility.
HARRIS APPLAUDED FOR CONFIDENCE; OUTLINES HER OPPORTUNITY ECONOMY PROGRAM
Most of the time, the acceptance speeches of presidential candidates are well-prepared and good. Kamala Harris' acceptance speech as the Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. presidency fits this category. But it has a class of its own.
The Experiences That Matter Foundation’s 2020 Perfect Vision Campaign Receives $25,000 HealthyMD x EYL Healthcare Business Grant
The Experiences That Matter Foundation is proud to announce that its 2020 Perfect Vision Campaign has been selected as this year's recipient of the HealthyMD x EYL (Earn Your Leisure) Healthcare StartUp Grant. The grant, valued at $25,000, was awarded on stage at this year’s Invest Fest in Atlanta, GA, with Lauren London presenting the award alongside HealthyMD Co-Founders, Clifford W. Knights II and Steve Vixamar.
KKSP PRECISION MACHINING ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF HY-PRODUCTION INC.
KKSP Precision Machining LLC (“KKSP”), a leading North American producer of custom turned metal components, announced today the acquisition of Hy-Production Inc., a manufacturer of precision high-quality hydraulic components and assemblies for the agricultural, automotive, and heavy equipment industries.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS INVITES COMMUNITY TO THE 45TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND PARADE ON AUGUST 31
Congressman Danny K. Davis is proud to invite the residents of the 7th Congressional District and surrounding communities to the 45th Annual Back to School Picnic and Parade on Saturday, August 31, 2024. This much-anticipated event will take place at Columbus Park (5800 W. Jackson) and promises to be a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and preparation for the upcoming school year.
