QALO Launches QRNT Ring: Advanced Health Tracking Meets Everyday Accessibility
QALO, the pioneer of silicone rings designed for active lifestyles, has unveiled their latest innovation: the QRNT (pronounced "Current"). Building on its reputation for creating durable and comfortable products, QALO has now combined its signature silicone material with advanced health-tracking technology to introduce a product that empowers everyone to take small but impactful steps toward better health—all at an accessible price point.
MUSIC ICON ALICIA KEYS TO RECEIVE DR. DRE GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD AT FOURTH ANNUAL RECORDING ACADEMY® HONORS PRESENTED BY THE BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE
On Thurs, Jan. 30, 2025, GRAMMY® Award-winning music icon Alicia Keys will be celebrated at the fourth annual Recording Academy® Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective, taking place at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Keys will receive the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, established in 2023 to recognize artists whose influence extends far beyond music. Named after legendary producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Dre, the award celebrates not only musical excellence but also entrepreneurial achievements, philanthropic efforts and a profound impact on a global scale.
Shape the Future: Summer 2025 Internships Now Open
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Leadership Institute is in search of emerging leaders looking to make a positive impact on public policy and the communities around them.
LaPointe Highlights Newly Enacted Mental Health Laws
Continuing to prioritize impactful mental and behavioral health legislation in the new year, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a series of newly enacted mental healthcare laws, including no-cost and no diagnosis mental health and wellness visits to be covered by commercial insurance.
ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES WELCOMES NEW OWNERS TO NORTHWEST CHICAGO FRANCHISE
Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, is pleased to announce that Aiman Abdelmajid and Tarik Silwadi have taken over ownership of the Always Best Care franchise in Northwest Chicago. Located at 2017 W. Irving Park Rd., Ste. 100, the Northwest Chicago office will continue to provide high-quality senior care services, including non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, under the new franchisees' leadership.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY MILESTONE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Environment (DOE), and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) announced that the City has achieved its goal of transitioning all City facilities and operations to 100% renewable energy. With this step, Chicago becomes one of the largest cities in the U.S. sourcing the power for its operations with renewable energy.
Englewood Community Wants Residents’ Input For Master Plan
Englewood Community United is one of several groups that are creating a master plan for the Englewood community.
CITY OF CHICAGO INTRODUCES FREE RECYCLE COACH APP CONNECTING CHICAGO RESIDENTS TO HYPER-LOCAL WASTE AND RECYCLING INFORMATION
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) introduced the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing hyper-local waste and recycling information directly to city residents. The new mobile and smartphone app, available at no cost to the City via a partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Recycle Coach, advises residents on waste and recycling schedules and proper waste management to decrease contamination at material recovery facilities, increase the diversion of materials from landfills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Unveils Expanded Vendor Opportunities for 2025
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, from food to fitness classes, at playfields and other locations. With around 62 million annual visits and counting, the Forest Preserves seeks to enhance visitors’ convenience and enjoyment while supporting its mission to protect and preserve the county’s open spaces.
Giannoulias Reveals 2024 Rejected License Plates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, in Partnership with Paramount Pictures, Announces the 10 Recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), in partnership with Paramount Pictures, is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship. This scholarship, launched in honor of the legacy of Bob Marley and the February release of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic, supports students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) dedicated to making a difference in their communities through social justice initiatives.
Kennedy-King College Launches New Programs And Reopens Restaurant
The Spring Semester at Kennedy-King College began on Monday, Jan. 13th. Katonja Webb-Walker, Ed.D, President of Kennedy-King College, said there are a lot of new programs, along with the return of some programs, that students and potential students can take advantage of.
Celebration of the Life of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Looks at Moving Forward
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), McCormick Theological Seminary (MTS) and Catholic Theological Union (CTU) are sponsoring a celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15th, on the campus of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, located 5416 S. Cornell Avenue, 4th floor
Elected Officials And Community Members Fight For Maternal Health Resources
As Black Maternal Health legislation continues to gain local and national attention, local elected officials are calling on a local hospital to reinstate the nurse midwifery privileges of a healthcare entity that has been serving the community for decades.
Nicor Gas provides tips to help customers stay safe and warm, and reduce energy costs during winter weather
As the temperatures dip into the teens and single digits over the next week, Nicor Gas is prepared to deliver the clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas customers expect and deserve to keep their homes safe and warm.
Groundbreaking NYU Langone Health Study Published in Nature Medicine
A recent study from NYU Langone Health, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that the risk of developing dementia after the age of 55 is significantly higher than previously suggested by earlier research. These new findings reinforce that US dementia cases will double—reaching 1 million—by 2060 adding long-standing messages from the Alzheimer’s Association about the increasing risk and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While different studies may yield varying results based on methodology or population, all, including the Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures report, point to an escalating risk and prevalence of dementia in the coming years and decades.
Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science.
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures not only surpassed 2023 as the previous hottest year, they leapt – for the first time – past the goal set in the Paris Climate Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL APPOINTED COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE 5TH DISTRICT
Illinois State Senator and Thornton Township Committeeman Napoleon Harris III was joined by ten other Chicago and south suburban Democratic Committeemen as they met to select a person to occupy the 5th District Cook County Commissioner’s seat left vacant by the current Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. The gathering took place last evening (1/10) at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois.
AND the BEAT GOES ON…
My focus in this column has primarily been directed to the actions families must take to preserve their wealth for the next generations, in accordance to Proverbs 13:22.
