City of Chicago to Honor Fallen Heroes With 2025 Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
The City of Chicago will commemorate Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24, with a wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at Richard J. Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., followed by the annual Memorial Day Parade at noon along State Street. The ceremony will be emceed by Master Sgt. Adam Shaw, U.S. Army (retired), and will include remarks from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Peace of Mind In A Digital Age
Many people believe that once they’ve created a will or living trust, their estate planning work is done. But in today’s digital age, that’s only part of the story. If your estate plan doesn’t address your digital assets, you may be leaving your legacy—and your loved ones—vulnerable.
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Dementia, a condition often associated with aging, affects millions of individuals and families around the world. But despite its prevalence, many people remain unsure of what dementia actually is, how it differs from Alzheimer’s disease, and what early signs to look out for.
Clerk Monica Gordon Celebrates Opening of Roseland Freedom Defense Center
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joined officials from the Cook County Public Defender’s Office and other community partners Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Roseland Freedom Defense Center, a first-if-its-kind facility that will provide much needed legal services and support for residents of the Southland.
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (MWRD) COMMISSIONER YUMEKA BROWN FORMALIZES EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE FOR U.S. CONGRESS
(Matteson, IL) Yumeka Brown-Current MWRD Commissioner and Matteson Village Clerk- has formalized an exploratory committee for her anticipated run for the United States Congress representing the 2nd Congressional District. In addition, Commissioner Brown has officially launched an extensive listening tour throughout the region. This comes immediately following the announcement of Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s run for the United States Senate representing the State of Illinois.
The Truth Will Come to Light
I am in the season of life where many dear friends and family members have become care-dependent — or have made their final transition
Olympic Swimmer Advocates For Pool Access
May is Water Safety Month and Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is using his platform to increase access to pools, swimming education and swimming participation.
Luxury Car Owners Can Sell Their Vehicles Seamlessly at McLaren Chicago
Customers in and around Chicago, Illinois, can sell their vehicles through personalized services at the McLaren Chicago dealership.
TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
TIME revealed the 2025 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The issue has five worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the TIME100: actor and producer Demi Moore, artist and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, former tennis player and entrepreneur Serena Williams, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, and co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind Demis Hassabis.
READY TO BEAUTY Partners With The Whitney Museum
This spring, READY to BEAUTY, The Industry's First Think Tank for Multicultural Entrepreneurs and Brands partners with the Whitney Museum of American Art, to celebrate their new exhibition "Amy Sherald: American Sublime." This landmark exhibition reimagines Black presence in portraiture, offering a powerful lens through which to explore the cultural significance of Black beauty. It marks Sherald's debut solo exhibition at a New York museum and her most comprehensive presentation to date, featuring rarely seen early works, new pieces created specifically for the exhibition, and her iconic portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor—two of the most recognizable and significant paintings by an American artist in recent years.
JOHNNIE WALKER VAULT X OLIVIER ROUSTEING: WHEN THE ART OF COUTURE MEETS THE ART OF BLENDING
Johnnie Walker, has announced acclaimed French couture designer Olivier Rousteing as the first cultural partner under the Johnnie Walker Vault platform. Launched earlier this year, Johnnie Walker Vault is a new global luxury platform grounded in blending artistry - uniting bespoke blends, luxurious experiences and collaborations with cultural icons all under one visionary banner.
Burrell Communications Group acquires Atlanta-based general market agency Fitzco
Burrell Communications Group, one of the world's most highly regarded multicultural advertising agencies, has announced the acquisition of Atlanta, Georgia-based Fitzco, a 42 year-old full-service marketing agency. Effective immediately, the move signals Burrell's first building block in its plan to create BCG Worldwide, the first Black-owned agency network.
Center for Better Aging Extends Chicago Testing, Diagnostic Access
The Center for Better Aging has completed its first capital investment, bringing much-needed access to advanced health screening and diagnostic resources to South Side residents. A next-generation CT and mammography suite will provide heart scans and early breast cancer detection.
Healthcare Company Vantive to Invest $23 Million in New U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Vantive announced that Vantive will invest $23 million and locate its new U.S. headquarters in Deerfield. Vantive, formerly the Kidney Care segment of Baxter International, is a global vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy. Today, as a standalone company, Vantive is dedicated to elevating the standards of kidney and vital organ therapies with a vision to enable longer, fuller lives for patients around the world. This announcement builds upon Illinois’ reputation as a global hub for health innovation, biotech, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Dedicates Building in Honor of Clerk Spyropoulos
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) dedicated the disinfection facility in Skokie in honor of Clerk Spyropoulos. The ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection facility is now named The Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Disinfection Facility at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant.
More Than Just Coffee: Nettare Reimagines Its Café with a Focus on Quality and Craft
Nettare, the restaurant rooted in seasonality, regionality, and equity, is unveiled a revamped café experience on Thursday, May 1, complete with an upgraded coffee program, a refreshed menu, and a more functional space designed for both coffee enthusiasts and casual guests. Since opening in November 2023, Nettare has made its mark by showcasing the best of the Midwest and Great Lakes region, proving that fine dining sensibilities can thrive in an approachable, neighborhood setting. The café revamp extends this ethos, bringing the same commitment to craft and hospitality to the city’s coffee culture.
Entrepreneur Emma Grede Joins Board of The Obama Foundation
The Obama Foundation is pleased to announce that Emma Grede has joined its Board of Directors. Grede, a celebrated entrepreneur and business leader, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community empowerment to the Foundation.
