Collections fall after record south suburban property tax increases, Treasurer Pappas reports
More property owners failed to pay their property taxes on time following record increases in south suburban residential tax bills this year, according to an analysis by the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.
Ashe Fest Brings Together Art, Music And Mental Wellness
Mandisa Jones founded Ashe Counseling and Coaching in 2018 to provide access to mental health services to Black people and people of color in Chicago. As a result, Ashe Counseling and Coaching is one of the largest mental health practices in the city.
ALDERS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS LEADERS OFFER $2.SM TO HELP COVER INTERIM COSTS OF LIFESAVING GUNSHOT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY SHOTSPOTTER UNTIL A PERMANENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION IS IMPLEMENTED
Chicago City Aldermen and key community and business leaders urged Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to re-activate the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system until the City is able to implement a permanent technology solution. The aldermen and others worked with the business community and they have offered to fund $2.5 million to help the city pay the annual $9.6 million cost of ShotSpotter during the interim period.
Illinois Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Calls on Military Academies to Step Up Efforts to Increase Black and Hispanic Enrollment, Highlighting the Potential Impact of Diversity Despite Pending Anti-A
U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1st Congressional District of Illinois) is urging U.S. military academies to enhance their diversity initiatives, despite ongoing lawsuits from a conservative group that led to a Supreme Court decision last year declaring race-based admissions at U.S. universities unconstitutional.
Chicago Southside and Westside Faith Leaders Stand in Solidarity With CTU
On behalf of the Chicago faith-based community, we support the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in their bargaining negotiations as they advocate for essential resources that prioritize the well-being of CPS students, educators, and families in our communities.
Illinois Delegation of 300+ Union Women Head to Tradeswomen Build Nations
This Friday, 370 Illinois Building Trades Union members will gather in New Orleans to kick off the 14th annual Tradeswomen Build Nations at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in a push to recruit and retain more women in the building trades.
COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 2,000 VACANT AND DISTRESSED PROPERTIES ACROSS THE REGION, GENERATING $58.1 MILLION IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE AND 1,400 JOBS IN COOK COUNTY
The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) today celebrated the completion of its 2,000th redeveloped property in Cook County in the 8500 block of S. Peoria Street, a 4-bedroom, 4-bath single family home in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood. The 4,500-square-foot Victorian home, originally built in 1890 and acquired by CCLBA in 2019, was purchased from the Cook County Land Bank Authority in 2021 and rehabbed by local developer Tytus Henry.
DC Sweet Potato Cake Reopens After Reflection and Renewal: A Call to Support Small Businesses Across America
After closing her bakery for a month to refresh her business, April N. Richardson, Esq., Co-Owner of DC Sweet Potato Cake, has reopened with more than just a new brand. Having left her career as a white-collar crimes lawyer with the federal government to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, April is calling on communities across the country to reflect on the importance of supporting small businesses in their neighborhoods. Her open letter is not just a personal story but a nationwide call to action for local businesses that are struggling in today's economy.
New Drug Pricing Policy Could Raise Costs for Millions
President Joe Biden has worked hard to address this issue -- and has delivered for America's most vulnerable. His historic Inflation Reduction Act caps insulin costs, limits out-of-pocket drug spending to $2,000 annually, and allows seniors to spread their pharmacy bills evenly throughout the year. Collectively, these reforms are a major step forward for healthcare affordability.
Assessor Fritz Kaegi releases Jefferson Township property reassessments Total assessed value increased 24%
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Jefferson Township on September 30, 2024. The Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of Cook County every year. Chicago was last reassessed in 2021.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Mild cognitive impairment causes cognitive changes that are serious enough to be noticed by the person affected and by family members and friends but do not affect the individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities.
17th Ward Alderman David Moore Demands Apology from Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood Regarding His "Political" Characterization about Teen's Death
Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood should apologize for alleging that I am speaking out about the loss of the city's ShotSpotter detection system and the death of 19-year-old Sierra Evans for political gain. Unless Deputy Mayor Gatewood can specifically explain how a neighbor, her family, Father Michael Pfleger and I questioning whether ShotSpotter could have saved her life is a political gain, he needs to retract his statement and issue an apology.
Giannoulias Releases Results of Statewide Auto Theft Units
Statewide auto theft and carjacking prevention task force funding has led to thousands of investigations, hundreds of arrests and millions of dollars in recovered vehicles, announced Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias who oversees the grant program.
Kyra Rénel Hardwick Receives Prestigious National Entrepreneurial Award Honoring Women of Color
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO), in partnership with Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.), announced Kyra Rénel Hardwick, managing consultant of The Kyra Company, LLC., as a 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards winner. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, Hardwick was among twenty-four high achieving women from across North America will who were formally honored in a ceremony on September 11 in Philadelphia. The elite annual awards event selects minority women leaders who exhibit outstanding professional achievements and contributions to their local communities.
THE BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH IMPERATIVE RELEASES BLACK WOMEN VOTE: 2024 HEALTH POLICY VOTERS GUIDE
Comprehensive guide provides a clear framework for understanding the pressing issues in this year's election that will directly impact the health and well-being of Black women.
LAPOINTE'S SPRING 2025 COLLECTION FEATURES OPRAH WINFREY
LaPointe, the New York City based fashion brand is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its Spring 2025 Collection featuring Oprah Winfrey. The collection's full name is LaPointe Spring 25: The Muse.
Comedian Mike Goodwin Helps Dads Laugh Through Their Challenges with "Big Dad Energy" Tour
America's Got Talent Comedian Mike Goodwin, known for his signature bow tie and clean comedy, is traveling the country with sell-out shows for his "Big Dad Energy" tour, bringing laughter and light-heartedness to dads everywhere. This tour provides a hilarious respite for dads and all adults on the ups and downs of fatherhood and a comedic look at healing disappointments with a father figure. He will be live in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and cities around North Carolina in September and October.
Monica Omorodion Connects Success Journey with First Book
In the spirit of adventure and documenting the journey to success, Monica Omorodion Swaida, a fearless entrepreneur cum philanthropist recently unveiled her first book – They Love You Until You Start Thinking For Yourself. The award-winning filmmaker, actress, motivational speaker shared her setbacks and triumphs to an exciting life.
WHITE HOUSE HBCU INITIATIVE HONORS FOSSI WITH 2024 CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) was honored with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 2024 Chairman's Award, part of the Excellence in Innovation and Collaboration Acknowledgement Awards, presented during the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference.
