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• Man-Up Expo Promotes Men’s Health and Wellness in Chicago

  24-06-2023 20:00
  
  June is Men’s Health Month, emphasizing the importance of men’s wellness and the need for attention and care.
  “Man-Up, Chicago’s Men’s Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle Expo,” takes place on Saturday (June 24), at the Epiphany Arts Center in Chicago, Illinois, from 10 am to 4 pm.
  The event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise, a balanced diet, and good mental practices to prevent and manage various health conditions affecting men, including prost
  
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• Silver Room Block Party to End After Farewell Celebration in Late July

  24-06-2023 15:00
  
  Photo: silverroomblockparty.com
  The Silver Room Block Party, one of the most beloved Chicago summer festivals, will play for the final time in late July.
  Event organizers cited increased costs and a resource shift as the reasons the event is ending.
  “It is with a mix of emotions that we announce this as the final installment of our beloved block party,” wrote Silver Room Block Party founder Eric Williams in a June 23 statement. 
  Silver Room Block Party will have its last hurrah
  
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• Ice Cube’s BIG3 Returns to the UC for Star-Studded Opening Game on Sunday

  24-06-2023 14:15
  
  Ice Cube’s BIG3 returns for its highly anticipated sixth season this Sunday, June 25, at Chicago’s United Center Arena. The arena, located at 1901 W Madison St., will be filled with basketball action starting at 1 p.m. CT.
  The opening game promises an unforgettable experience, featuring star-studded performances and appearances. Paying tribute to the golden jubilee of Hip Hop, the event transcends traditional sports entertainment and becomes a celebration of cultural milestones.
  With
  
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• New West Side Mural Honoring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis is Complete

  24-06-2023 14:00
  
  Photo: Vince Dalton
  The new Safer Foundation mural honoring U.S. Representative Danny Davis and his work on reentry for citizens with arrest and conviction records has been designed and sealed.
  The 3,500 square-foot mural, located on the Safer Foundation’s Community Office building at 808 S. Kedzie Ave., East Garfield Park, has been painted by lead artist Janel Young and her team. The mural received a sealant coating on June 21.
  In addition, the Safer Foundation building will undergo light
  
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