Consider All Costs Before Buying
When people budget for major purchases like homes or vehicles, the focus often falls on the purchase price alone. Yet, what trips up many buyers are the extra costs that come after the deal is signed. Ignoring these expenses can strain budgets and turn what seemed like a blessing into a financial burdening curse.
Medical Tests for Diagnosing Alzheimer's
There is no single test that can definitively determine whether a person has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Diagnosing these complex conditions requires a careful combination of diagnostic tools, clinical evaluations, imaging, and laboratory testing. Physicians rely on a comprehensive assessment that includes medical history, physical exams, cognitive and behavioral assessments, brain scans, and sometimes even spinal fluid or blood tests.
How Chicago homebuyers can save on a down payment
While there is a lot of uncertainty around the housing market in 2025, affordability still remains a top challenge for homebuyers – especially first-time home buyers who, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey, often cite the upfront costs of homeownership[1] as the biggest barrier to homeownership. And a 2023 study from LendingTree shows that while 39% of homebuyers nationwide use financial assistance[2], around 22% look to their friends and family for help vs. tapping into available local resources.
South Suburban College Cosmetology Services Now Open to the Public
South Holland, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is excited to announce that its Cosmetology school is officially open to the public for the fall semester. Conveniently located within SSC’s Main Campus, the program offers a wide range of affordable beauty and personal care services provided by SSC’s talented Cosmetology students under the supervision of licensed instructors.
Music Festival Supports Travel Adventures Of Austin Youth
Crystal Dyer founded Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures (CAYTA) in 2015, after losing her grandson to gun violence. She was called to do something to help the youth in the community in Austin. It was the place where she raised her sons as a single mother, but realized times had changed. She had the idea to get the young people out of the community so they could learn about opportunities and careers, with the hope, that kind of exposure would help them make better choices.
Esperanza Community Services Continues To Help Children And Families
Esperanza Community Services was founded in 1969 to provide children with developmental disabilities access to quality education. With limited options at the time, a group of parents understood the importance of that kind of access to help their children thrive. They decided to create spaces rooted in inclusion, dignity and possibility. More than 50 years later, Esperanza Community Services continues to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in order to help them lead fulfilling, independent lives, with a strong focus on Spanish speaking communities.
Company Provides Technological Support To Seniors
Generation Connect was founded in October 2020, as a capstone project while Candace Walker was pursuing her master’s degree from the University of Southern California. Originally, it was designed to be an in-person service where teens could provide support to seasoned adults, the services would include lawn care, pet care and some technological support. Seeing a need to pivot, Walker decided that Generation Connect should focus on virtual technology support, in an effort to also combat the loneliness and isolation people were feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. What resulted was a company that was able to scale to provide nationwide service.
Content Creator Connects Entrepreneurs And Creatives Through Networking Event
Jordan Sweet has built an audience as a content creator, and he is using his platform to highlight people and places in the community. As a multihyphenate, Sweet has been able to bridge the gap between the community and businesses and telling impactful stories.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PREVENTS $184 MILLION CUT TO AMERICORPS SERVICE PROGRAMS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office has prevailed in preserving funding to AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On July 23, Raoul and a coalition of 24 states and attorneys general challenged the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) attempt to gut AmeriCorps by withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for critical service programs.
Giannoulias’ Audit Uncovers Forest Park Police Department Sharing License Plate Reader Data with Customs and Border Protection a Violation of State Law
For the second time in recent weeks, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has uncovered that Illinois license plate camera data has been shared with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and has ordered that access be shut off.
COOK COUNTY CLERK MONICA GORDON ENVISIONS A MORE EFFICIENT CLERK’S OFFICE
Monica Gordon has been the Cook County Clerk since December of 2024. When Gordon first took office, she assembled a transition team, which consisted of a cross section of business, labor and civic leaders, not just across Cook County, but from across the country. Gordon wanted those leaders to help develop a blueprint on how to make the office more streamlined and implement things that would make it easier for the constituents.
Black Bench Chicago Welcomes 30 Emerging Leaders into 3rd Cohort
Black Bench Chicago is proud to announce that 30 dynamic young leaders have been selected to join the organization’s 3rd cohort. These individuals come from every corner of the city, bringing with them a wide range of experience in business, community engagement, and public service.
State Leaders Visit Trinity’s ‘Living Room’ in Orland Park, Highlighting Crisis & Recovery Services
Chair of the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), led a group of state behavioral health leaders in a visit to Trinity Services in Orland Park Thursday, Aug. 21.
EAGLES LEGEND BRANDON GRAHAM IS BACK IN THE GAME -- PARTNERING WITH FIRSTRUST BANK TO GIVE LOCAL BUSINESSES THE EDGE
Brandon Graham may have hung up his cleats, but he isn't done making big plays for Philadelphia. The legendary Eagles defensive player and two-time Super Bowl Champion is teaming up with Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia's Hometown Bank® and the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, this NFL season.
Rock Legend Lenny Kravitz to Headline the 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival Presented by Baha Mar
Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in the Caribbean, is proud to announce 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, around multi-hyphenate icon and proud Bahamian Lenny Kravitz as this year's headline performer for The 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. The highly anticipated celebration of world-class culinary talent and Caribbean artistic expression will take place Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26 at Baha Mar. The festival will feature an impressive roster of world-renowned chefs alongside the celebrated FUZE Caribbean Art Fair.
SHEAMOISTURE HONORS BLACK BEAUTY WITH "YES, AND" CAMPAIGN STARRING SERENA PAGE
Being that girl is easy when you defy the rules, set the tone, and embrace endless possibilities. SheaMoisture proclaims: Own every version of you, in its new "Yes, And" anthem video, the latest content piece in the rollout of the larger brand campaign that celebrates the versatility of Black beauty and the expression of every facet of identity, while ushering in a new era for the brand.
The Realities of Working Motherhood in 2025 -- and What Needs to Change
As parents prepare for the chaos of back-to-school season, millions of working mothers are juggling even more behind the scenes — from tight schedules and childcare logistics to long-standing challenges in workplace support. That's why Mediaplanet is proud to launch the "Empowering Working Moms" campaign, an initiative aimed at elevating the voices of working mothers and the allies who are transforming how they're supported in the workplace and beyond.
National Black MBA Association Announces Powerhouse Lineup for TRANSFORM 2025: Ashley Etienne, Killer Mike, and Tech Innovators to Headline Premier Event
The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) is thrilled to announce a compelling roster of speakers and events for its 47th Annual Conference & Career Exposition, "TRANSFORM 2025," which will take place from Sept. 24-27. This year's transformative three-day experience is set to inspire and empower thousands of underrepresented professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and students, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, thought leadership, and career advancement.
Givebutter Supports Black Philanthropy Month to Help Nonprofits Bridge Gaps in Funding for Black-Led Organizations
In the United States, only 1.3% of all philanthropic funding goes to Black communities, down from an all-time high of nearly 2% in 2020, when a national reckoning on racial justice spurred increased commitments to equity. Since then, shifting policies and changing attitudes toward diversity and inclusion have created new barriers for nonprofits working to uplift and empower Black communities.
