Hyde Park Summer Fest Kicks Off 2023 Lineup Announcements with the Historic Return of “Grindin’” Duo Clipse

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Hyde Park Summer Fest, a two-day music festival that celebrates Chicago culture, announced its first 2023 headliner as the iconic hip-hop duo Clipse. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of hiphop, brothers Pusha T and No Malice will reunite to headline night one of the highly anticipated music festival on June 17-18 at Midway Plaisance Park in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park.

Clipse will perform some of their biggest hits, including “Grindin’” and “When the Last Time,” alongside other collaborations and fan-favorites. For hip-hop fans who have anxiously awaited another reunion, this is a dream come true.

“This is a huge win for Chicago and the music industry overall, especially since our city’s hip-hop influence is often overlooked and underestimated,” said Dave Jeff, co -producer of Hyde Park Summer Fest “With the return of Clipse for an exclusive performance, we’ll be able to celebrate a legendary duo alongside the fifty-year anniversary of hip-hop, a genre that Chicago has undoubtedly continued to play a leading role in growing and evolving.”

In addition to Clipse, music and culture fans alike will witness exciting live performances from 2 Chainz, Robert Glasper, Tobe Nwigwe, Uncle Waffles, Terry Hunter, Twista, Shawnna, Do Or Die, Crucial Conflict, Vic Mensa and Jonathan McReynolds. More artists soon to be announced.

Hyde Park Summer Fest expects this to be its best year yet. Following exponential growth over the past eight years, what began as Hyde Park Brew Fest has evolved into a community-centric, fiercely independent music staple of Chicago summer, particularly in the city’s South Side. Launching its current iteration in 2022, Hyde Park Summer Fest donated $75,000 in proceeds to five area high schools, created nearly 200 temporary jobs in the community, and encouraged participation from over 50 local small businesses, and expects to surpass these accomplishments with this year’s festival.

“As a Black-owned festival, it’s important for us to create a welcoming, inclusive space for our neighbors and business owners to celebrate Chicago culture through music and food while honoring hip-hop’s impact on the world,” said Jonathan Swain, founder of Hyde Park Summer Fest. “This announcement is just the beginning of a long list of performers, artists, vendors and community partners that we’re teaming up with this year. There’s more to come, Chicago - get ready for a weekend you don’t want to miss.”

Two-day general admission tickets start at $129 and single day general admission at $79, with prices subject to change. Hyde Park Summer Fest takes place June 17-18, 2023 at Midway Plaisance Park in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park (1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637).

Hyde Park Summer Fest is a two-day music festival that will bring iconic artists, local brands and Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods together for a weekend of music, community and celebration of Chicago culture. Taking place at Midway Plaisance from June 17-18, 2023, the Black-owned festival is a can’t-miss staple of Summertime ‘Chi. For more information on Hyde Park Summer Fest’s lineup, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.hydeparksummerfest.com.

Event Provided Opportunity for Hundreds of High School Students to Network with and Learn From Leaders Across Chicagoland

CHICAGO—The Support Group, a Chicago-based nonprofit co-founded by NBA legend Tim Hardaway to create opportunities for young men and women from underserved communities in Chicago, hosted its annual “Lunch with a Leader” on Monday, Feb. 27, for nearly 300 CPS high school students. The students gathered on the city’s Southwest Side to network with and learn from notable business, entrepreneurial and community leaders from across Chicagoland.

During interactive sessions, students heard from leaders in government, journalism, financial services, real estate, nonprofits, hospitality, construction and more. Leaders discussed how education helped them reach their goals, as well as other critical keys to their success.

Students were divided into tables of 10, each with a leader whose background matched the students’ interests. Throughout the lunch, students had the opportunity to ask their leaders questions about the skills and experience required to succeed in their career path.

“The Support Group has hosted Lunch with a Leader for over a decade, helping young people make inspirational connections that open doors to new opportunities,” said Bennie Henry, Founder and Executive Director of The Support Group.

The Support Group was originally founded by Henry and Hardaway as a way to work with local high school basketball athletes with NBA potential. Notable athletes to come through the program include Juwan Howard, Michael Finley, Antonie Walker and Shawn Marion. Now, The Support Group has expanded to serve thousands of students throughout Chicagoland, offering programs that touch on a variety of subjects and career paths.

Duckworth Meets With Idph Director To Discuss Public Health Support In Illinois

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently met with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra to discuss the continued importance of public health funding in Illinois, as the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration is set to end in May. Duckworth and Vohra discussed how Illinois can continue to support testing, vaccine and treatment programs going forward, as well as how all Illinoisans can continue to get the high quality, affordable care they need.

“Over the past three years we saw just how critical the leadership of the Illinois Department of Public Health is to the health and well-being of our state,” Duckworth said. “It was great to meet with Dr. Vohra today, and I look forward to continuing to work together to support IDPH and its public health initiatives throughout Illinois.”

During the meeting, Duckworth also met with IDPH Chief of Staff Laura Vaught and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Chief of Staff Ben Winick. In her discussion with Winick, Duckworth emphasized the need to ensure that Illinoisans who rely on Medicaid can continue to get coverage, as well as Illinois’s new law to support nursing home rate reform and the critical need to help provide equitable care for nursing home residents in Illinois.

Casten Opens Application For Community Project Funding For The 6th District

March 3rd, 2023 - U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL06) has officially opened the applications for FY2024 community project funding.

Members of Congress can advocate for direct funding to their communities through the Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill. To learn what kind of projects are eligible for funding, click here.

“The Support Group has hosted Lunch with a Leader for over a decade, helping young people make inspirational connections that open doors to new opportunities,” said Bennie Henry, Founder and Executive Director of The Support Group. “We’re grateful to the leaders who take the time to share their experiences and wisdom, which will propel these young women and men to their own leadership journeys.”

This year’s lunch brought together nearly 300 students and 30 leaders from 20 organizations.

To learn more about The Support Group and its programs, visit: https://thesupportgroup.org/ Founded in 1989, the mission of The Support Group is to create an overall balance that will afford unlimited opportunities for young people throughout Chicagoland to excel and succeed. This is accomplished through educational programs, team building activities, athletic conditioning, enhancing critical thinking and character building. The Support Group offers programs with a variety of curriculum all year round to meet the needs and interests of all the students they serve.

Congressman Casten will be able to submit up to fifteen Community Project Funding requests to benefit state or local government grantees or eligible nonprofits. He previously secured over $15 million in funding for FY2023 projects, which included funding to provide housing to victims of domestic abuse, address local hunger and create jobs, combat the climate crisis, and improve local infrastructure.

“Since my first day in Congress, I’ve been working to ensure the federal budget responds to the needs facing constituents of Illinois’ Sixth Congressional District,” said Congressman Casten.“I look forward to advocating for our shared priorities in the appropriations process.

Those interested in applying for community project funding should apply here by March 20th, 2023.