C-Strategies
@cstrategieschi.bsky.social
Women-owned strategic communications & public affairs firm that helps clients Connect, Engage, Persuade & Make an Impact. #TeamCStrategies
On #VeteransDay, we honor the service of individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and recognize those who continue to shape our communities long after their time in the military. Learn more about the history of the day and how it’s evolved:
The Origins of Veterans Day
Ahead of Veterans Day the National Archives is honoring those who served our country with a special #ArchivesHashtagParty, #ArchivesSalute! on Friday, November 1, 2024. Visit us on social media to …
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November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On #VeteransDay, we honor the service of individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and recognize those who continue to shape our communities long after their time in the military. Learn more about the history of the day and how it’s evolved:
We had a great time hosting Communicating LGBTQ+ Stories with Publicity Club of Chicago! Big thanks to Precious Brady-Davis, Dr. Travis Gayles, Jake Wittich & moderator Sean Lewis for a thoughtful convo on authentic, year-round LGBTQ+ representation in media.
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We had a great time hosting Communicating LGBTQ+ Stories with Publicity Club of Chicago! Big thanks to Precious Brady-Davis, Dr. Travis Gayles, Jake Wittich & moderator Sean Lewis for a thoughtful convo on authentic, year-round LGBTQ+ representation in media.
It’s official: The #CleanSlateAct is headed to the Governor’s desk! Championed by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, it will seal records for nonviolent felony convictions, creating real second chances across Illinois. Read more:
House passes bill to automatically seal nonviolent felony records, sends Clean Slate Act to governor's desk
A monumental bill to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It’s official: The #CleanSlateAct is headed to the Governor’s desk! Championed by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, it will seal records for nonviolent felony convictions, creating real second chances across Illinois. Read more:
Congratulations to UNO on a hugely successful #CarreraDeLosMuertos 5K this weekend! Nearly 8,000 Chicagoans came together to celebrate Día de los Muertos and support UNO’s work to uplift programming for girls across Chicago. Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
"Carrera de los Muertos" in Pilsen sees historic turnout
Organizers said this year felt extra meaningful and was a form of community resilience amid heightened immigration tensions in Chicago.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations to UNO on a hugely successful #CarreraDeLosMuertos 5K this weekend! Nearly 8,000 Chicagoans came together to celebrate Día de los Muertos and support UNO’s work to uplift programming for girls across Chicago. Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
Happy Halloween from #TeamCStrategies! 🎃 Have a sweet and spooky day!
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Happy Halloween from #TeamCStrategies! 🎃 Have a sweet and spooky day!
Congrats to Thresholds CIO Dayo Popoola, named a 2025 Notable Leader in Health Care Tech by Crain's Chicago Business! His work modernizing systems and using tech to improve care is making a real difference. Congrats on this well-deserved honor! 👏
October 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Congrats to Thresholds CIO Dayo Popoola, named a 2025 Notable Leader in Health Care Tech by Crain's Chicago Business! His work modernizing systems and using tech to improve care is making a real difference. Congrats on this well-deserved honor! 👏
Meet the panelists for our upcoming event with the @Publicity Club of Chicago, Communicating LGBTQ+ Stories! We’re thrilled to be joined by Precious Brady-Davis, Jake Wittich and Dr. Travis Gayles + moderator Sean Lewis. Buy tickets here: www.publicity.org/news-events/...
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Meet the panelists for our upcoming event with the @Publicity Club of Chicago, Communicating LGBTQ+ Stories! We’re thrilled to be joined by Precious Brady-Davis, Jake Wittich and Dr. Travis Gayles + moderator Sean Lewis. Buy tickets here: www.publicity.org/news-events/...
Welcome Maddie Stengel, our new Senior Director of Editorial Content! Maddie brings years of experience in speechwriting and comms across government and the private sector — most recently as the lead writer for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton‘s state office. Help us welcome Maddie to the team! ✨
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Welcome Maddie Stengel, our new Senior Director of Editorial Content! Maddie brings years of experience in speechwriting and comms across government and the private sector — most recently as the lead writer for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton‘s state office. Help us welcome Maddie to the team! ✨
Save the date: Nov. 6! #TeamCStrategies is hosting a convo on covering LGBTQ+ stories in authentic, inclusive ways year-round. Panel includes MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, Dr. Travis Gayles, Jake Wittich + moderator Sean Lewis. Learn more + RSVP: www.publicity.org/news-events/...
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Save the date: Nov. 6! #TeamCStrategies is hosting a convo on covering LGBTQ+ stories in authentic, inclusive ways year-round. Panel includes MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, Dr. Travis Gayles, Jake Wittich + moderator Sean Lewis. Learn more + RSVP: www.publicity.org/news-events/...
Come #BehindTheScenes with #TeamCStrategies at the Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Awards! 🏆We came together to celebrate a year of meaningful work and were proud to be recognized. Grateful for an evening of connection, celebration and impact.
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Come #BehindTheScenes with #TeamCStrategies at the Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Awards! 🏆We came together to celebrate a year of meaningful work and were proud to be recognized. Grateful for an evening of connection, celebration and impact.
On Nov. 1, UNO hosts its beloved Carrera de los Muertos 5K in Pilsen — a celebration of culture, community and tradition that supports UNO’s programs empowering girls in Chicago. With 5K+ runners already registered, it’s set to be a big one. 🏵💀 Volunteer or support: www.unochicago.org/la-carrera
October 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
On Nov. 1, UNO hosts its beloved Carrera de los Muertos 5K in Pilsen — a celebration of culture, community and tradition that supports UNO’s programs empowering girls in Chicago. With 5K+ runners already registered, it’s set to be a big one. 🏵💀 Volunteer or support: www.unochicago.org/la-carrera
Congrats to Chicago artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, named one of 22 MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” recipients! She joined #TheBroadCast in 2023 to talk about her Folded Map project, redlining, art as activism and more. Revisit The Art and Activism Episode:
The Art + Activism Episode with Tonika Lewis Johnson - Part 1
The Broad Cast · Episode
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October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congrats to Chicago artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, named one of 22 MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” recipients! She joined #TheBroadCast in 2023 to talk about her Folded Map project, redlining, art as activism and more. Revisit The Art and Activism Episode:
We’re honored to be named to the 2025 PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 120 — recognizing the top PR firms in the country! From the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to Golden Apple and crisis comms, we’re proud to lead work that makes an impact.
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We’re honored to be named to the 2025 PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 120 — recognizing the top PR firms in the country! From the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to Golden Apple and crisis comms, we’re proud to lead work that makes an impact.
From the DNC to @IllinoisEDC.bsky.social, Christy George is helping lead Illinois into the future — from quantum to clean energy to advanced manufacturing. Hear her story on the latest episode of #TheBroadCast with Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek. 🎧
The Illinois Economic Development Episode with Christy George
The Broad Cast · Episode
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October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
From the DNC to @IllinoisEDC.bsky.social, Christy George is helping lead Illinois into the future — from quantum to clean energy to advanced manufacturing. Hear her story on the latest episode of #TheBroadCast with Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek. 🎧
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Native communities who have shaped Illinois for generations. A new state law ensures students learn Indigenous history and perspectives in schools across Illinois. Read more:
How northern Illinois teachers are bringing indigenous stories into their classrooms for the first time - IPM Newsroom
This past school year, for the first time, Illinois schools were required to teach a unit on the experience and history of Native people in the state.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Native communities who have shaped Illinois for generations. A new state law ensures students learn Indigenous history and perspectives in schools across Illinois. Read more:
Big news for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park! @Pasqal, a global leader in quantum computing, is the latest tech powerhouse to join the Park, marking its first U.S. location right here in Illinois. Read more from Crain’s:
French quantum company bringing American HQ to Chicago
Pasqal joins a growing roster of companies at the quantum park on the South Side.
www.chicagobusiness.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Big news for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park! @Pasqal, a global leader in quantum computing, is the latest tech powerhouse to join the Park, marking its first U.S. location right here in Illinois. Read more from Crain’s:
Happy Birthday to Senior Communications Manager Laura Dacy! Since joining #TeamCStrategies this summer, Laura has quickly become a key part of our team, bringing our clients’ stories to life across earned and digital media. Help us celebrate her today! 🎁
October 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Birthday to Senior Communications Manager Laura Dacy! Since joining #TeamCStrategies this summer, Laura has quickly become a key part of our team, bringing our clients’ stories to life across earned and digital media. Help us celebrate her today! 🎁
On the next episode of #TheBroadCast, Christy George joins to talk the DNC, public service and building an inclusive economy as President and CEO of @IllinoisEDC.bsky.social. Don’t miss this one — subscribe to get alerts when it drops: open.spotify.com/show/6iHnTB6...
October 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On the next episode of #TheBroadCast, Christy George joins to talk the DNC, public service and building an inclusive economy as President and CEO of @IllinoisEDC.bsky.social. Don’t miss this one — subscribe to get alerts when it drops: open.spotify.com/show/6iHnTB6...
#TeamCStrategies celebrated wins at the PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards last week! We were proud to be finalists in four categories, and to be taking home three awards! Thanks to PRSA Chicago for having us for a fun night of celebration, and congrats to all the winners!
October 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#TeamCStrategies celebrated wins at the PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards last week! We were proud to be finalists in four categories, and to be taking home three awards! Thanks to PRSA Chicago for having us for a fun night of celebration, and congrats to all the winners!
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park broke ground this week — a major step for quantum innovation and investment on Chicago’s South Side! #TeamCStrategies is proud to tell the story of the #IQMP as it moves from vision to reality. #IQMPOpenForInnovation
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Construction set to begin at South Side quantum park
More than a year in the making, Pritzker's biggest economic-development effort is taking off.
www.chicagobusiness.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park broke ground this week — a major step for quantum innovation and investment on Chicago’s South Side! #TeamCStrategies is proud to tell the story of the #IQMP as it moves from vision to reality. #IQMPOpenForInnovation
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🎉The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park officially broke ground yesterday! This marks a major step in the effort to make Illinois a global leader in quantum tech and brings investment, education and workforce opportunities to the South Side. #IQMPOpenForInnovation
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Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) - IQMP
Groundbreaking Marks Construction on Anchor Tenant PsiQuantum’s State-of-the-Art Facility IQMP to Serve as South Side Economic Powerhouse While Leading the U.S. Into the New Quantum Era CHICAGO, IL –...
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October 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🎉The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park officially broke ground yesterday! This marks a major step in the effort to make Illinois a global leader in quantum tech and brings investment, education and workforce opportunities to the South Side. #IQMPOpenForInnovation
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Today, we’re celebrating two years with Senior Communications Manager Sarah Zegart! After joining us as an intern, Sarah later returned full-time, leading and supporting work on media relations, crisis communications and public affairs projects. Help us celebrate Sarah today!
September 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Today, we’re celebrating two years with Senior Communications Manager Sarah Zegart! After joining us as an intern, Sarah later returned full-time, leading and supporting work on media relations, crisis communications and public affairs projects. Help us celebrate Sarah today!
#TeamCStrategies is proud to be a Stevie Women in Business Awards winner in Achievement in Tech Communications/PR for our work with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park! This campaign has been one of our most ambitious, collaborative efforts to date, and we’re proud to be recognized.
September 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#TeamCStrategies is proud to be a Stevie Women in Business Awards winner in Achievement in Tech Communications/PR for our work with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park! This campaign has been one of our most ambitious, collaborative efforts to date, and we’re proud to be recognized.
What a night at the 2025 Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Awards! 🎺 #TeamCStrategies is bringing home wins across five categories — and big congrats to Sr. Director of Content Emma Kluever on being named to PCC’s 30 Under 30! Grateful for the recognition and our amazing clients.
September 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What a night at the 2025 Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Awards! 🎺 #TeamCStrategies is bringing home wins across five categories — and big congrats to Sr. Director of Content Emma Kluever on being named to PCC’s 30 Under 30! Grateful for the recognition and our amazing clients.
Illinois made its mark on the global stage last week 🇯🇵🌎 @IllinoisEDC.bsky.social joined leaders at the U.S.–Midwest–Japan Conference to connect with global partners and showcase why Illinois is a hub for innovation, talent and investment. #TeamIllinois
September 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Illinois made its mark on the global stage last week 🇯🇵🌎 @IllinoisEDC.bsky.social joined leaders at the U.S.–Midwest–Japan Conference to connect with global partners and showcase why Illinois is a hub for innovation, talent and investment. #TeamIllinois