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100&Change, Lever for Change: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 3, 2019; Cecilia Conrad, Managing Director of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Awards and Fellows Program, and CEO of Lever for Change, and Cindy Moelis, President of the Pritzker…
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CHICAGO: ComEd PLN Network, Jun 11, 2019; As one of the 35 organizations in Mayor Lightfoot’s environment transition Committee, ComEd has helped develop plans for Chicago to respond to the climate crisis by reducing air pollution from…
Raising the rent: 5 Chicago neighborhoods that will cost you more in 2019: Reprinted from Chicago Tribune, by Darcel Rockett Contact Reporter, Jun 7, 2019; Apartment search website Rent.com culled data to find which Chicago’s neighborhoods (based on inventory from Apartment Guide and Rent.com) have seen the highest one-bedroom rent increases…
Mayor Emmanuel Bids Farewell to City Council & Spring LGBTE Workshop: Roderick K. Hawkins Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Engagement Office of the Mayor, Apr 22, 2019; The week of April 22nd, Mayor Emanuel presided over his final City Council meeting. The meeting was very productive .
Positive Friday Message on Inclusive Employment from Brenda...: reprint Message from Brenda Palms-Barber, Apr 2, 2019; "...New Orleans Business Alliance and the Aspen Skills Academy are working together to create new pathways to prosperity for the economically insecure residents in New Orleans."
ComEd Leaders Help Further Students' STEM Skills at Immersive Workshop: ComEd, Mar 7, 2019; ComEd hosted students to develop their STEM skills and enhance their understanding of the fundamentals of energy, smart-city technologies and sustainability.
UChicago Medicine is given “Good Neighbor Award” from Cara Chicago: Feb 21, 2019; Partner News: UIC Medicine is given “Good Neighbor Award” from Cara Chicago
Celebrate Black History Month, with the Voice of the Community | #GoVote, It Matters!: Norma Sanders, Feb 18, 2019; Auburn Gresham celebrates Black History Month by lifting up all people in the commuity. Exercise you right to a high quality of life. You've Earned the right, now go #Vote. It matters for our…
Big News for the Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon!: Jenné Myers, CEO Chicago Cares, Jan 24, 2019; For 25 years, Chicago Cares has been proud to bring you Serve-a-thon, Chicago’s largest volunteer day. In order to plan for and launch a new Serve-a-thon in 2020, Chicago Cares will not be…
Welcome Jamie Nesbitt Golden, For Your Daily Dose of Auburn Gresham Neighborhood News!: Reprinted from online Block Club Chicago (previously DNAInfo), Jan 8, 2019; Introducting Block Clubs Chicago's newest reporter: Jamie Nesbitt Golden who will cover Auburn Gresham!
Demystifying Census.gov: Valerie F. Leonard, Dec 27, 2018; Nonprofit Utopia is happy to team up with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago to present Demystifying Census.gov , a…
Lessons Learned from Email Marketing: Valerie F. Leonard, Dec 27, 2018; As we wind down 2018 in preparation for 2019, there is no doubt in my mind that you are in the process of thanking donors, identifying new prospects, reaching out to your clients and community. As…
Advocate Medical Group Office Opens at Imani Village: Cassie Richardson, Dec 21, 2018; Advocate Health Care and Trinity United Church of Christ partner on South Side health care hub
ComEd: Power Grid Ready to Serve Customers this Winter: ComEd, Dec 12, 2018; Customers can take advantage of energy efficiency offerings to save on cold weather energy costs.
Mayor Emanuel Moves to Expand the City's Transit Oriented Development Policy to Eight Bus Corridors Across Chicago: Reprinted: DPD Online News December 12, 2018, Dec 12, 2018; The proposal, introduced to City Council this month, would enable new construction projects along more than 20 high-ridership bus routes to reduce on-site parking and add density for more walkable…
2018 November Small Business Monthly Workshop Calendar: Nov 1, 2018; The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor.
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Host First Benefit Dinner: Oct 25, 2018; There are still tickets available for GAGDC's first benefit dinner. Get your ticket today and join the celebration!
Building a Family Institution, Edward & Shirley Calahan: Reprinted from EDWARD & SHIRLEY CALAHAN TBTNEWS, Oct 18, 2018; Edward & Shirley Calahan are entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and communicators who've spent their lives serving the Chicagoland community. This longstanding and committed team has been delivering…
Justice Informed: Valerie F. Leonard, Oct 4, 2018; Xavier Ramey, the CEO and Lead Strategist for Justice Informed, LLC, will be a guest on the Nonprofit Utopia podcast on Monday, October 8, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., CST. The Nonprofit Utopia…
G2 Crowd Announces Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship Program: G2 Crowd,, Sep 4, 2018; Leader in B2B Reviews to Award $60,000 in Scholarship Funds to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Local Businesses Show Signs of Supporting Safe Passage Program: Sep 4, 2018; This is a wonderful way for businesses, parents, and residents throughout the City to become involve in the community.
Advocate Trinity Hospital Announces New President: Cassie Richardson, Aug 20, 2018; Rashard Johnson named as President of Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Hospitals
Thought Leadership: The Often Overlooked Strategy To Build Organizational Capacity: Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 15, 2018; When we talk about nonprofit capacity building , we typically refer to ways we can strengthen our organizations’ leaders and internal systems so that we can make a stronger impact to our…
School’s out, now all you hear is “I’m Bored!” - Razzmatazz can change that!: Jul 25, 2018; Razzmatazz, the family fun center , and Chicago Indoor Sports, a multipurpose sports facility, are two of Chicago’s most hidden gems. Based on Chicago’s South-West side, this joint…
Advocate Trinity Hospital Achieves Gold Status in Stroke Care: Cassie Richardson, Jun 25, 2018; American Heart Association recognizes Advocate Trinity's commitment to quality stroke care.