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January 23, 2024

Chicago is the #1 metro for VC-backed companies founded by women.

Women-founded VC-backed companies are well represented in Chicago relative to other cities, but they are raising a smaller share of VC funding Chicago is outperforming most cities when it comes…

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October 03, 2023

Chicago named Best Big City in the U.S. by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for an astounding seventh straight year

*This press release was originally published by Choose Chicago.  Historic achievement is a testament to Chicago’s enduring allure as a destination and follows an outstanding summer of travel to Chicago…

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April 12, 2023

The National Science Foundation Designates Chicagoland as a Quantum Hub

The federal government under the Biden-Harris administration, names the Chicago region as an Innovation Technology Hub for Quantum Tech. This milestone for Chicago land is a prestigious recognition that opens…

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April 12, 2023

Chicago Named Host City, 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago’s bid to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a success, with Chicago named as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. This tremendous win is an…

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February 28, 2023

Black History Spotlight – Blake Anthony-Johnson

A Conversation with Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO and President of Chicago Sinfonietta Blake-Anthony Johnson’s multifaceted career has included work as a performer, collaborator, recording artist, and educator. With a focus on…

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February 28, 2023

Black History Spotlight – Leon Walker

Meet Leon Walker Over the past 20 years, Leon I. Walker, Esq., has spearheaded cutting-edge community development projects that have generated thousands of new jobs and brought grocery stores and…

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February 23, 2023

Igniting the Call: A Look In the Relevant Movements of Black America Part 4

By: Markayle Tolliver  As far back as the 1900s, Black History has been woven into history textbooks, documentaries, TV shows and books. However, there have been some misconceptions and misunderstandings…

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February 15, 2023

Strengthening the Impact: A Journey In the Struggling Present of Black America, Part 3

 By: Markayle Tolliver  ‘ “The Present Pain of Blacks” In the first publication for this year’s Black History Month campaign, we learned that this month was founded back in the…

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