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Chicago White Sox Celebrate African American Heritage Night
The Chicago White Sox welcomed fans to African American Heritage Night on Wednesday, August 14, at 7:10 p.m. vs. the New York Yankees. The ballpark celebration spotlighted rich African American culture and its long history within Chicago, sports and beyond. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive ballpark atmosphere,...
Circana research highlights global opportunities to support consumer pursuit of well-being
CHICAGO – Circana has released a new report highlighting opportunities emerging from the growing global interest in well-being. The report, “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” reveals the complexity of personal well-being, with consumers turning to solutions as varied as physical activity, social media, food, pet ownership, beauty, and books, among many other products and services, to harmonize their physical, mental, and social well-being. Circana’s global research identified more than 55 ways consumers pursue their well-being across various sectors. “The definition of health and wellness is continuously evolving, with a growing emphasis on mental health,” said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor at Circana. “Beyond working to make sure wellness-focused products and services are accessible and affordable, successful businesses and services will identify their audience and connect with consumers in meaningful ways. Helping consumers become the best, healthiest versions of themselves is good for business.” The report highlights several key findings, including:
Marion Connects honored as a Governor's Hometown Award finalist
A southern Illinois volunteer organization has been highlighted as a finalist for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards. Marion Connects is made up of local leaders and residents working to make a positive impact in the local community. The group organizes monthly “Third Thursday” events that are designed to build community...
Extremely Local News: Riot Fest to return to its original location in Douglass Park
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:. Riot Fest Will Return To Douglass Park This Fall After Ditching Plans To Move To Suburbs: The festival will once again take place in North Lawndale this September. The announcement Wednesday comes two months after organizers said the fest would move to suburban Bridgeview.
Illinois Eagle print edition – August
SPRINGFIELD – The August issue of the Illinois Eagle print edition is now available. The full issue can be picked up at these locations:. LGBTQ Resource Center at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. OUT on East – Springfield. OUT on Second – Springfield. Red Raccoon Games...
Chicago Sky Announce Unexpected Injury Update On Chennedy Carter
Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has been ruled out of the team's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The Sky reported Carter will miss the game just a few hours before tip-off, which is currently set at 8 p.m. ET. Chicago listed Carter's absence as a non-COVID illness. ...
Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold at Thalia Hall on Nov. 20
Robin Pecknold, lead singer who is also the primary songwriter and vocalist for the band Fleet Foxes is coming to Chicago on Nov. 20. He will be performing at Thalia Hall. Robin Pecknold is known for his work with Fleet Foxes, which started in Seattle in 2006. They began producing and releasing music in 2006 with their first album self-titled, Fleet Foxes. They were almost immediately a commercial hit.
New Chicago Film Symposium Celebrates And Spotlights Black Filmmakers This Weekend
SOUTH SHORE — A new film event highlighting Black filmmakers is bringing Chicago-made short films and panel discussions to South Shore this weekend. The Chicago Film Symposium is the first event of its kind organized by Black Women Directors, a digital library highlighting Black women and nonbinary filmmakers, and local film collective Black Film Club Chicago.
See You Next Tuesday Added To Pig Destroyer And The Red Chord’s October Shows
See You Next Tuesday have been added to Pig Destroyer and The Red Chord’s October U.S. shows. Here’s the dates:. 10/17 Chicago, IL – Reggies (feat. Mellow Harsher) 10/18 Detroit, MI – Crofoot (feat. Premonitions Of War, Snafu, Noisem, and Boreworm)
Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance Predominantly Benefits the North Side, Data Shows
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Housing Issue 2024”. Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance Predominantly Benefits the North Side, Data Shows. In December 2020, Chicago lifted its historic ban on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Commonly known as “granny flats” or “coach houses,” applications for permits to build ADUs became available across five city areas through an accompanying pilot program, which took effect in May 2021. Housing advocates have championed ADUs for years as a means to increase population density, create an additional income stream for the property owner, and increase affordable housing. When the ordinance was approved in 2020, the Lightfoot administration promised that the program would “support our most vulnerable residents and our business community.”
Chicago is a protest town
As the city prepares to host next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC)—which social justice organizers have long been preparing actions around—art organizations are doing their part to contemplate the intersection of politics and protest. Gertie, a local cultural convener, will host Next Stop: Chicago, a public art series that aims to highlight infrastructure inequity along the Green Line. “It’s about activating around the time when there are going to be a lot of eyes on the city,” Gertie founder Abby Pucker explains. For the project, Gertie provided grants to long-standing cultural institutions on the south and west sides to realize or help support placemaking projects. “People have a very specific narrative of Chicago—especially media and media from outside of Chicago—that they want to talk about, and that doesn’t always align with the story that exists here and that people want to be telling here.” Here are our recommendations for protest-related art offerings that provide a more holistic view of our city, timed to an event that “the whole world is watching.”
Chicago police officers, former ASA charged in alleged overtime scheme that bilked city out of more than $100,000
Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney participated for more than two years in a scheme to rack up more than $100,000 in fraudulent overtime pay for the officers, special prosecutors alleged Thursday. Ashley Moore, 46, a former Cook County prosecutor, Edis Skrgic, 35, and Jason Arroyo, 40, both Chicago police officers, are facing felony charges of theft ...
‘You’ll die’: Cook County Jail cracks down on drug-soaked papers, but new substances enhance risk
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — With recently introduced measures cracking down on drug-soaked papers at the Cook County Jail leading to a decline in overdose deaths, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said law enforcement’s success in weeding out the contraband has emboldened smugglers to “up the lethality” of what they’re trying to get inside the jail. […]
Free rides for Chicago-area students on first day of school — what to know
CHICAGO - Elementary and high school students in the Chicago area can ride for free on Metra, Pace, and the CTA on Monday, August 26, the first day of classes. All students from kindergarten through 12th grade, whether attending private or public schools, are eligible for the free rides between 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Adults accompanying students will also ride for free.
Illinois Republicans use state fair rally to respond to Democrats
(The Center Square) – Politics continued taking over the Illinois State Fair Thursday with Republican Day. In Springfield at the fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats during Governor's Day said their piece on why they need more power. Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi said Democrats bring taxpayers “one big hurt.” “All the mistakes in Springfield are being saddled on our poor small businesses and residents of this state and that has got...
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