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Power Up Academy Receives City Colleges Of Chicago Accreditation
A ComEd program that trains participants for careers also is now enabling those students to earn up to 13 college credit hours as part of the training program. Power Up Academy, a 14-week ComEd career training program, has received accreditation from the City Colleges of Chicago.
BRONZEVILLE TRAIL TASK FORCE RECEIVES $900,000 GRANT FROM THE MELLON FOUNDATION
Mr. Walter Freeman, Chairman of the Bronzeville Trail Task Force (BTTF) announced it is the recipient of a $900,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation for its Bronzeville Trail Landscape Initiative. Coming from the foundation’s “Humanities in Place” grant making area, the work of the initiative will evolve institutional and urban landscape research and design methodologies.
National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 2: IRS, Security Summit partners urge people to watch out for bad tax advice on social media
The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners issued a consumer alert today about the growing threat of bad tax advice on social media that continues to dupe people into filing inaccurate tax returns.
COOK COUNTY CLERK-ELECT MONICA GORDON TO BE SWORN INTO OFFICE
Monica Gordon- Current Cook County Commissioner and the Cook County Clerk-Elect- will be sworn into office during a ceremony in the Cook County Board Room. Clerk-Elect will be surrounded by numerous City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and Cook County Elected Officials, family, friends, supporters, and residents.
LLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO HOLD IT’S MOST CRITICAL POLICY SUMMIT IN WAKE OF THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Tiffany Hightower- Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation- and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chairperson, Illinois State Representative Carol Ammos (103rd District) will be joined by over 1000 elected officials, Civic Leaders, Clergy Leaders, and various other key stakeholders of the African American communities throughout Illinois and the United States in an impactful two-day Policy Summit.
This Giving Tuesday & Holiday Season, take the pledge to support families facing Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites you to make a difference this holiday season by participating in #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, December 3. This global day of generosity is an opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness to support the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias.
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER’S OPENING NIGHT GALA HONORS DANCE EDUCATION LUMINARY JODY GOTTFRIED ARNHOLD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 7PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala, including a performance at New York City Center and party at Ziegfeld Ballroom. The Gala honors Jody Gottfried Arnhold for her steadfast commitment to accessible dance education for all and her invaluable support of AILEY’s mission. Honorary Chair for the evening is two-time Tony® Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad.
Omerge Alliances Marks Milestone Anniversary
In honor of the 15th Anniversary of woman-owned marketing communications agency Omerge Alliances, Founder & CEO, Olivia F. Scott, wrote 51 Brand Marketing Tips for Creators. This book is now available in three formats on Amazon (ebook, paperback and audiobook), and is intended to inspire the next generation of brand builders.
Dawn Grace-Jones RN, Esq. launches Gracefully Healthy
Dawn Grace-Jones, RN, Esq., a renowned nurse, lawyer, speaker, author, health advocate and entrepreneur, proudly announces the launch of her health and wellness website, https://gracefullyhealthy.net/, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to empowering individuals to prioritize their well-being. With extensive expertise in healthcare and law, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge to Gracefully Healthy.
AMC THEATRES® ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN AMC ROOSEVELT COLLECTION 16 – FORMERLY SHOWPLACE ICON – EARLY 2025
AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, and Roosevelt Collection Shops, Chicago’s premier shopping and lifestyle center situated in the South Loop, are excited to announce that the AMC theatrical experience will come to guests at Roosevelt Collection Shops in early 2025. AMC Roosevelt Collection 16, formerly the ShowPlace ICON, will reopen to moviegoers in the first quarter of 2025, ahead of a highly anticipated slate of blockbuster films next year.
City Colleges of Chicago Breaks Ground on Expansion of Malcolm X College West Campus
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Malcolm X College, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC), elected officials, community leaders and special guests and friends held a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction for a new Community Center for Teaching and Learning at Malcolm X College West Campus, located at 4624 W. Madison.
African American Heritage Water Trail named a winner of the 23rd annual Chicago Innovation Awards
The African American Heritage Water Trail has been named one of the Collaboration Award winners of the 23rd annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
Chicago Urban League Stands on Business Raising $4 Million at 63rd Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner
More than 2,300 people gathered at the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place on Saturday, November 9, for the Chicago Urban League’s 63rd annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD). The record number of attendees included federal, state, county and local elected officials, alongside some of the city’s top corporate leaders, human rights advocates, philanthropists, and clergy.
West Point School of Music Presents its Inaugural Holiday Concert Pan is Beautiful
Join the West Point School of Music for their highly anticipated concert, Pan is Beautiful, Chicago Vol. 1, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. This enchanting event will be performed by their premier performing ensemble, Epic Steel Orchestra (ESO).