Congressman Danny K. Davis Applauds Reintroduction of Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), original author of the Second Chance Act of 2008, proudly announced the reintroduction of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan, bicameral effort to bolster reentry services across the nation. Introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Davis and Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) and in the Senate by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), the legislation renews vital programs that support returning citizens with housing, career development, and behavioral health services.
Fight the Darkness of Alzheimer’s by Supporting The Longest Day
As the summer solstice approaches, people across the country are preparing to turn the longest day of the year into a powerful force for good. The Longest Day®, held annually on the summer solstice, is more than just a date on the calendar it’s a global movement to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CELEBRATES $8.7 MILLION “SOUL CITY WEST” CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE PROJECT COMPLETION IN AUSTIN
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Department of Transportation, 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro, 37th Ward Alderwoman Emma Mitts and Austin community partners to cut the ribbon on an $8.7 million streetscape improvement project along Chicago Avenue in the Austin neighborhood – part of the area’s revitalized “Soul City” corridor.
IDNR, conservation police urge life jacket use and sober boating
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they're on the water and to only operate boats while sober.
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF REENTRY AND DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES RELEASE WOMEN’S REENTRY CENTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Mayor's Office of Reentry, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family and Supportive Services (DFSS), released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish the City's first Community Reentry Support Center (CRSC) exclusively for women impacted by the criminal legal system. This groundbreaking initiative follows last month’s reentry summit, “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: A Unified Path to Hope and Reentry,” which brought together nearly 250 reentry professionals from across Chicago on April 30th to address the complex challenges faced by returning residents, with a special focus on the unique needs of women.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the inaugural membership of the Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group (CFSWG), a newly formed, cross-sector body tasked with identifying strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce long-term budget gaps, and ensure the City’s finances are positioned for a stable and sustainable future.
Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on Major Development in Southern Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) joined the City of Marion and leaders from around Southern Illinois to break ground on an approximately 550,000-square-foot retail, entertainment and hospitality development in Marion – the first Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond Project in Illinois.
An Ounce of Prevention….
Elder financial exploitation is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., costing older Americans an estimated $36.5 billion annually. As people age, they often become targets of financial abuse due to cognitive decline, social isolation, or accumulated assets. Vigilance, education, and proactive planning are key to protecting seniors from falling victim to this deeply personal crime.
FoundHERS Suite Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
LaTanya Orr opened the FoundHERS Suite in Beverly because she wanted it to be a space for women entrepreneurs to work and collaborate. A year later, the coworking space, which is located at 1808-10 W. 103rd St. is celebrating its one-year anniversary and is providing a space for the community to interact and engage.
Impact Grants Chicago Awards $490,000 To Seven Nonprofits
Ignite was founded in 1976 as the Transitional Living Process with a mission to support young people experiencing homelessness. It provides emergency and transitional housing, community housing programs and aftercare, mental health care, street and community outreach.
North Lawndale Economic Development Project Is A Finalist For The Chicago Prize
A project with the goal of energizing the economic ecosystem for North Lawndale is a finalist for the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation Chicago Prize. Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, along with the North Lawndale Employment Network, New Covenant Community Development Corporation, the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council and the One Lawndale Children's Discovery Center are leading the project, which includes job creation, workforce training, boosting entrepreneurship and building new infrastructure.
Program Empowers Businesses Through Joint Purchasing
Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative has launched a program that will allow organizations and small businesses to take advantage of economic development opportunities. The Shared Purchasing Network will enable them to save money and get better contract terms.
Memoir Takes Readers On A Healing Journey
Bridget J. Harris was encouraged by her father to write her memoir, Therapy, Wine & God. He was a writer, a playwright and a journalist. He would always tell her that she needed to write a book. She knew she wanted to write a book, but wasn’t sure what story she would tell. The stories that resonated with her were rooted in raw, hyperhuman experience that explored love, friendship, tragedy, redemption and good people making bad decisions and the consequences of those decisions.
To crack cases, we need more funding for genetic genealogy
Every year, thousands of murders in the United States remain unsolved. Today, there are over 300,000 cold cases on the books. But a revolutionary technology -- forensic genetic genealogy -- could change this grim reality.
Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month
Even though this weekend saw the murder of one person and 15 others wounded, gun violence is down overall. Just last week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was touting the good news this year's Memorial Day weekend saw in gun violence reduction. According to Chicago Police Department data, the city has seen a 22% decrease in homicides and a 32% decline in shootings compared with 2024.
How Celestine Achi is Reshaping PR Strategy, One Framework at a Time
In the fast-moving world of technology, few leaders can translate complex innovation into human-centered strategy. Mr. Celestine Achi does just that—and more.
Dr. Eli Joseph Secures USA Basketball Coaching License, Aims to Revolutionize Sports Training
With a new Team USA Basketball coaching license joining his credentials as an academic and futurist, Dr. Eli Joseph is pioneering the future of sports instruction. His groundbreaking Extended Reality (XR) book system further solidifies his position at the forefront of this potential revolution.
The AAKOMA Project Unveils Largest-Ever Study on Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color
The AAKOMA Project announces the release of its highly anticipated 2025 State of Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color (SOMHYOC) Full Report, a groundbreaking research initiative that redefines the landscape of mental health data, equity, and advocacy for nearly 9,000 Youth and Young Adults of Color (YYAC) across the United States.
IPSY Predicts a Makeup Artist Beauty Movement in First-Ever Beauty Discovery Report
IPSY, the ultimate beauty membership and discovery platform, announced its first-ever Beauty Discovery Report at last night's The Ipsies: 2025 Beauty Awards. Created to uncover trends currently driving consumer shopping behaviors in beauty as well as provide a look at what products are rising to the top of the crowded marketplace, the 2025 Beauty Discovery Report draws on insights from its community of 20+ million beauty enthusiasts.
