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H.O.O.D. House provides shelter for young women
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation has found a way to provide shelter to young women and to do their part when it comes to youth homelessness. The organization has identified to two young women who will move into H.O.O.D. House unit.
Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Promotes Organ Donation
In response to August being National Minority Donor Awareness Month, Illinois Secretary of State candidate, David Moore, joined forces with Gift of Hope to hold a public education forum about the benefits of organ donation in the Auburn Gresham community. One of the responsibilities of the secretary of state’s office is to maintain the Illinois’ official registry of residents who wish to donate organs and/or tissue upon their death.
$31 million sports, education and wellness campus coming to North Austin
Grace and Peace Revive Center, Intentional Sports and By the Hand Club for Kids, have partnered with Chicago Fire Foundation and Jason and Verdana Heyward to create a $31 million professional level sports, education, and wellness campus in North Austin.
Congressman Rush calls for Task Force for missing Black women and girls
Congressman Bobby L. Rush sent a letter to the Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Federal Bureau of Investigations Christopher Wray. He is calling for the creation of a task force to address the backlog of unsolved missing persons and murder cases across the country.
(In)Justice for All Film Festival International Scheduled Through August 21st
Trinity United Church of Christ, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, and The Next Movement announce the 7th (In)Justice for All Film Festival (IFAFF), scheduled August 12-21. Because of the pandemic, this much-anticipated fest remains FREE of charge and will be virtual. This year, the IFAFF has partnered with Eventive, a well-established and respected virtual film distribution platform.
Nature Boy Agency markets to baby boomers
Public Relations professionals Clarence Williams and William Penn have joined together to create Nature Boy Agency. The agency offers lifestyle marketing, urban influencer engagement, promotion brand marketing, public relations, and mobile tours.
DR. SUZANNE PENN CELEBRATES FORTY YEARS IN BUSINESS
The Office of Dr. Suzanne Penn announces the celebration of their fortieth year in business. Dr. Penn is a highly successful tax and wealth management entrepreneur with a PhD in Business Administration who focuses on implementing new ideas regarding leadership - as a thought leader, visionary and change agent.
ONE OF THE NATIONS LARGEST CANNABIS OPERATORS TO BREAKGROUND ON THEIR NEW 558,000 SQUARE FOOT CULTIVATION PRODUCTION FACILITY IN MATTESON
Sheila Chalmers-Currin- Village President of Matteson, IL) will be joined by United States Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings, Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, the Matteson Village Board, County officials, and local officials in a groundbreaking for an all-new 558,000 square foot cultivation production facility. This venture will create and bring 500 new jobs to Matteson with phase one of the facility to be completed in 2023.
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 92nd Annual Bud Billiken® Parade
It’s back and more exciting than ever! On Saturday, August 14, the 92nd Annual Bud Billiken® Parade will take place on Chicago’s south side and it will be a star-studded event, celebrating Chicago’s youth and a very special hometown hero. Two-time WNBA MVP, Chicago Sky forward, and Chicagoland native, Candace Parker, will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s parade and festival. This year’s theme is Back to School, Back to Life and Back to Bud Billiken, which will celebrate everyone coming back together again after time apart due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
100 Local Students Participate in STEM Program to Improve Diversity in STEM
For the second year, ComEd is sparking curiosity among Chicagoland high school students by bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to their homes through ComEd STEM Home Labs. The program was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to safely continue to bring STEM programming and mentorship to Black and Hispanic students, as women and people of color continue to be dramatically underrepresented in STEM fields.
Scripps taps Eric Ludgood to lead Newsy
CINCINNATI PRNewswire -- Award-winning news executive Eric Ludgood has been hired as the head of Newsy by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), effective Aug. 16.
United Way of Metro Chicago announces United Neighborhoods Equity Fund
United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF). UNEF aims to support small, Black and brown-led nonprofits predominantly located on the city’s south and west sides and south suburban region, and connect them to new investment opportunities. Each of the 10 grantees will be awarded $50,000 of unrestricted funds over a two-year cycle to be used according to the needs of each nonprofit.
Chicago State University Eliminates Student Debt for Many Students Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
To combat the direct negative impact COVID-1 has had on Chicago State University (CSU) students, the administration has approved close to half a million dollars in funding to wipe out student debt for those who qualify.
STATE FAIR TO REOPEN WITH NEW ATTRACTIONS, INDOOR MASK MANDATE
After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety requirements.
