Jonathan Carroll, Illinois State Representative, 57th District
Posted May 03, 2018
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There needs to be a universal 72 hour waiting period for all gun purchases instead of the current 72 hours for hand guns and 48 hours for long guns. Lawmakers need to pass responsible legislature instead of just putting out there more guns. Also discussed is the need for more transparency at restaurants to help families with food allergies.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai HongProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
The newly redeveloped Theater on the Lake complex boasts The Lakefront Restaurant & the Skyline Patio, available for private rentals & public events. This new venue is a collaboration partnership with Lakefront Hospitality Group & the Chicago Park Dist.
10% of the population has one of two types of diabetes. Type 2 grows during your life and is mostly based on diet. Diabetes Food Hub is a website where people can find guidance and healthy recipes for help planning their diet.
The Main Street Approach offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions.
Summer brings out the best! With concerts, new public art pieces, multiple street festivals & block club parties there is so much to see and do. And don't forget to relax and enjoy the lakefront.
Fresh food & diet affects children's learning & behavior. Providing gardening education & maintenance to over 23,000 students this year, schools also enjoy their fresh bounty. The Annual gala in September will help to continue to grow
Girls, ages 9-18 can become confident leaders in their communities. Ladies of Virtue matches participants with highly successful mentors and prepares them for leadership through college readiness and career preparation.
Dan O'Connell, Chicago Architecture Foundation discusses the Chicago Open House. They hope to teach why architecture is important. In October, this city wide open house will help people see what's behind the scenes of classic Chicago architecture.
"Chicago Foundation for Women invests in women and girls as catalysts, building strong communities for all. CFW supports basic rights and equal opportunities for women and girls through grantmaking, advocacy, leadership development and community outreach. Through The 100% Project powered by CFW, the foundation is engaging the Chicago region in an all-out, all-in coordinated effort to increase women's economic security and end gender bias within our lifetimes.
CFW has been in service to the community since 1985, and in that time has awarded over 3,800 grants totaling over $30 million so that Chicago-area women and girls are healthy, safe and economically secure. True to its legacy, CFW is also a pioneer in preparing women to be philanthropists and the next generation of civic leaders."
The spark that became today's Special Olympics movement of 5.5 Million athletes in 170 countries worldwide, started here in July of 1968 with the very first International Summer Games in Chicago, Il., USA. Five decades later, the movement returns to Chicago to launch the year-long global Special Olympics 50th Anniversary celebrations in July 2018. Special Olympics Illinois President & CEO, Dave Breen shares the history of one of the most transformative organizations on the globe, and the events planned to celebrate 50 years of acceptance and inclusion.
The Evanston Art Center is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences by offering extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach. The vision of the Evanston Art Center is to be widely recognized as a dynamic art education and exhibition center that encourages freedom of artistic expression and enriches cultural life. To be the hub of artistic endeavors, a passionate advocate for the arts, and a valuable partner for arts initiatives. The Evanston Art Center was founded in 1929 and has been a community resource for 87 years. In 2015 we moved into our new facility at 1717 Central Street in Evanston and quickly began expanding our programming to meet the growing demands of our larger space. More than 30,000 people from all walks of life, representing over 100 Illinois zip codes use the Art Center, viewing one of our 26 exhibitions in our 4 galleries or participating in one of our 400 classes with more studios. We expanded our programming to include 3-D printing and digital fabrication in our Maker Lab for teens and adults and a new woodworking studio for adults and youth.
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