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Gov. Pritzker Accepts International Award for Illinois’ Leadership in Innovation
Governor JB Pritzker joined the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Mind the Bridge, and economic leaders for the Startup Ecosystems (SES) Awards in Paris, France. Representing Illinois and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Governor Pritzker made brief remarks and accepted an award on behalf of the State.
U.S. DEBUT OF 63-PIECE COLLECTION OF ART & ARTIFACTS FEATURED IN HOKUSAI EXHIBITION
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Arts Center, (MAC) located at 425 Fawell Blvd on the College of DuPage (COD) campus, present “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection” May 31 – Sept. 21, 2025. The exhibition will feature a collection of 53 works of art and 13 artifacts that has never been seen in the U.S. More than a museum show, this arts center experience will immerse guests in Japanese Edo culture through several interactive exhibits, from a serene outdoor Japanese garden to an anime exhibit. Anytime Tickets are now on sale at Hokusai2025.org. Timed Tickets go on sale Jan. 2. The exhibition is organized by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in collaboration with the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art of Genoa, Italy and with the support of MondoMostre.
Treasurer Pappas offers ‘snowbirds’ and other Cook County property owners the option to prepay taxes due in 2025
Treasurer Maria Pappas is offering Cook County property owners the option to prepay their 2024 property taxes that will be due in 2025.
Gala Will Showcase Organization’s Work And Honor Dr. King
The Lawndale Christian Development Corporation is hosting its Reawakening North Lawndale Gala from 5:30p.m to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17th, at the Bridgeport Art Center, which is located at 1200 W. 35th St. The annual gala commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who lived in North Lawndale when he was working on the Poor People’s Campaign.
Hope Chicago Celebrates Parent Scholars
Shelia Moore had been retired for five years when she decided to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in Hope Chicago’s Parent Scholar program. Her daughter Dominique Moore, who is completing her senior year at Chicago State University, is a Hope Chicago Scholar.
Roseland Location of Program Offers Wrestling and Enrichment
This summer, Beat the Streets opened its Roseland location, with Jeremy Powell as the wrestling coach and site leader, and a staff that reflects the community the program serves.
Fitness And Finance At The Heart Of ‘Mind, Body, Money’
Eszylfie Taylor is a financial advisor and a fitness guru, who is the subject of the television show "Mind, Body, Money.” He is also a longtime yoga instructor and was recently named a face of Lululemon. Taylor talked about his journey as an entrepreneur as the co-founder of Kali Fitness, his non-profit organization Four Stars Camp, and what people can do to stay active during the winter months.
Vision 2030 Plan Details Education Leaders’ Priorities for Future-Focused Learning, Shared Accountability and Predictable Funding for K-12 Schools
Education leaders from five statewide organizations in Illinois announced Vision 2030, a blueprint for public education in Illinois, developed with input from the statewide membership of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (Illinois ASBO) and Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS). Vision 2030 seeks to engage parents, educators, policy leaders, elected officials, and the general public around a platform that emphasizes student and school safety, attracts and retains high-quality educators, enhances post-secondary success and more effectively measures what is working well in schools in a timely, usable manner.
Holiday gift guide for people living with dementia and their caregivers
Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are seven million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 266,500 living in Illinois. Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for the person.
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Release 2024 Brag Report and Launch $25M Initiative
The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated 2024 Brag Report! Highlighting the transformative work they've accomplished since their inception, the report showcases the organization's impact and commitment to empowering Black girls, gender-expansive youth, and women across the southern United States.
Getty Invests an Additional $1.55 Million to Preserve Modern Architecture by Black Architects and Designers
Recently, The Getty Foundation and the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (Action Fund), of the National Historic Trust for Preservation, announced a third $1.55 million round of funding in support of Conserving Black Modernism, bringing the total investment to $4.65 million for this program dedicated to preserving historic modernist buildings created by Black architects and designers. Getty’s latest investment will enable the Action Fund to support preservation planning, training, and storytelling for eight Conserving Black Modernism grantees in 2025, while continuing to diversify our nation’s architectural history.
AARP Announces Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan as New CEO
AARP, the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, announced that Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will serve as its next CEO.
Did You Reach Your Financial Goal This Year?
Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year.
City Colleges of Chicago opens Education Workforce Center for education professionals, the first of its kind in Chicago, at Harry S Truman College
City Colleges of Chicago opened Chicago’s first Education Workforce Center (EWC) at Harry S Truman College. The EWC will serve as the epicenter for education professionals and offer curated resources, practical guidance, technology, employment supports, and examples of innovation to inform the advancement of educators in Chicago and around the state of Illinois.