Downsizing Without the Drama
At some point, many of us look around and realize we’ve been blessed—and burdened—by a lifetime of stuff. I am at that point in my life. My closets are filled with clothes I haven’t worn in years, my basement and attic are stacked with boxes packed away decades ago, and don’t even mention the books once loved but now unread for years.
Is Your Business Ready for Unexpected Challenges?
In an unpredictable world, businesses must be prepared to face unexpected challenges, such as natural disasters or economic shifts. The ability to adapt quickly is crucial for maintaining resilience and ensuring long-term success. Senior Business Consultant Moises Figueroa Hernandez with JPMorganChase in Chicago, shares some immediate and long-term actions businesses can take to navigate disruptions:
ALDERMAN COLEMAN WELCOMES ENGLEWOOD’S FIRST 24 HOUR POST-COVID RESTAURANT AS PART OF THE MUCH ANTICIPATED 63RD STREET PROJECT
Stephanie Coleman- Alderman of the 16th Ward- recently was joined by officials from the City of Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority, Representatives from McDonald Restaurant, and Englewood residents in a McDonalds Ribbon Cutting and a City of Chicago announcement of a multi-million-dollar development of 63rd and Ashland in Chicago.
Wellness West Forum Calls for Unity in Fight for Health Equity
Inside Garfield Park Conservatory’s Horticulture Hall on Oct. 9, leaders of West Side health and social service community gathered for Wellness West’s fourth annual forum, “Reimagining Care: A Healthcare Transformation Blueprint.” The collective message was clear: Chicago’s West Side continues to bear a disproportionate burden of chronic disease and shortened life expectancy, and only durable, cross-sector collaboration, and a vigilant defense of the social safety net, will address this injustice.
Abstinence Expert Writes Book About Waiting Until Marriage
National Health Education runs through Oct. 24th. Writer Melanie L. Brown wants to use her book to inspire others. Brown, a virgin/abstinence expert, is the author of “My Life Without Sex: A 40-Year-Old Virgin Shares How to Set Boundaries to Wait for Sex.”
Local Filmmakers Nominated For Regional Emmy Awards
Patrick Wimp was set to graduate with a degree in Business and started dabbling in screenwriting. He fell in love with it and applied to DePaul University for graduate school. He graduated from DePaul in 2011 with a Master of Fine Arts.
Steppenwolf Theatre Members Reflect On 50 Years
K. Todd Freeman became an ensemble member at the Steppenwolf Theatre in 1993, after he was cast in the play, “The Song of Jacob Zulu.” Glenn Davis is the co-artistic director at the Steppenwolf Theatre. He said he was led to the Steppenwolf after telling his grandfather he wanted to be an actor. His grandfather told him if he was going to be an actor that Steppenwolf was the best place to be, even paying for him to take his first class there.
School District 227 Opens New Wing Of STEM Campus
Rich Township High School District 227 recently celebrated the opening of a new wing at the STEM Campus, located at 600 203rd Street, in Olympia Fields. The wing includes four pathways: Horticulture, Construction, Aviation, and Automotive Technology.
Nominations Open for the 2025 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Recognition Awards
Each year, Illinois Women Conquer ALZ (IWCA) honors the everyday heroes who provide exceptional care and unwavering support to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. These caregivers, whether family members, friends, or professionals, embody compassion, resilience, and dedication in the face of one of life’s greatest challenges.
Cook County Warns Public of Possible Measles Exposures in Palos
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) issued a notification this morning of possible measles exposures associated with an individual who visited Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois, while contagious, on Oct. 13. The individual is an unvaccinated child who passed through the main hospital lobby and by Suite 1010 (Surgical and Procedural Services) on their way to outpatient testing.
HIGHLY POPULAR CHEF SEEN ON CHICAGO NETWORK NEWS TO OPEN ALL-NEW RESTAURANT IN CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS
Thaddeus Jones- Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois- will be joined by Chicago comedian Damon Williams, Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill, the Calumet City Council and residents throughout Cook County as they collectively will officially welcome the much anticipated Bill’s Grill and Smokehouse to Southern Cook County. THE OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 12:00 NOON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025.
CLERK MONICA GORDON EXPANDING VITAL RECORDS
Building on positive customer reviews, Clerk Monica Gordon is expanding a new appointment-based system for Vital Records services to better serve residents in the western and northern suburbs in a continuing effort to modernize the services of the Cook County Clerk’s Office.
MARLON WAYANS IS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE ON MARCH 6
Comedian Marlon Wayans is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Friday, March 6, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. General on sale begins this Friday, October 17, at 10 a.m. Central Time.
Retired Illinois Appellate Court Justice and Member of the Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Shelvin Louise Marie Hall Dies
Judge Shelvin Louise Marie Hall, a distinguished jurist and civil rights advocate who championed equality, inclusion, and social justice throughout her career, died Oct. 8, 2025.
Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Redefine Legacy Through Equity and Empowerment at NAIC Alts Forum
At the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) Amplifying Alts Forum, powerhouse investors and philanthropists Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano redefined what it means to build a legacy. In a fireside chat with Robert L. Greene, President & CEO of NAIC, the duo shifted the conversation from financial returns to long-term systems of access, opportunity, and impact.
16th Annual CPA Day of Service Draws Hundreds of Volunteers Across Illinois
For the 16th year in a row, hundreds of Illinois certified public accountants (CPAs) gave back to their local communities for the Illinois CPA Society’s (ICPAS) annual CPA Day of Service held on Sept. 19, with others still planning activities throughout the fall.
LISC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs) and The Richard Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 19.
llinois Hunger Coalition to Close After 36 Years of Fighting Hunger
After more than three decades of service, the Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) announced that it will wind down operations and officially close its doors this fall. Founded in 1988, IHC has been a statewide leader in the fight against hunger and food insecurity, serving Illinois families through community organizing, advocacy, education, and direct assistance.
Mother-Daughter Duo Kandi and Riley Burruss Launch The Burruss Banter Podcast
Grammy winner and Emmy and Tony-nominated multi-hyphenate Kandi Burruss and her daughter Riley Burruss have announced their new mother-daughter podcast The Burruss Banter. In each episode, the ladies sit down and talk all things life and family with intergenerational guests.
