The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter has released its 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report
The findings from the report are sounding a statewide and national alarm. For the first time, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 250,600 seniors in Illinois alone.
On Mother’s Day, VOICES of Black Women Study Honors the Stories That Shape Our Health for Generations to Come
This Mother’s Day, the American Cancer Society is celebrating the power of Black women’s voices—mothers, daughters, and caregivers—by encouraging participation in a groundbreaking national research initiative: the VOICES of Black Women study. Designed to close the gap in cancer outcomes, this long-term study invites Black women between the ages of 25 and 55 to enroll and share their stories.
Rent vs. own in today’s economy: Is now the best time to buy?
Homeownership has been long associated with the American Dream, yet the economic climate of recent years has left some potential homebuyers on edge. Many potential homeowners have put their dream of buying a home on pause – or even abandoned it altogether.
VILLAGE OF MATTESON TO HOST SWEARING-IN CEREMONY CELEBRATING SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY PROGRESS
The Village of Matteson will proudly host its official Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:30 PM, at the Village Hall Council Chambers, located at 4900 Village Commons, Matteson, IL 60443. This ceremonial event marks an important civic moment for the community and invites residents to take part in celebrating the continuation of Matteson’s bold vision for growth, inclusion, and prosperity.
The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners
Nearly $2 billion in property taxes shifted onto homeowners from businesses over just three years, with a disproportionate share of the added burden falling on lower-income Black and Latino homeowners, a first-of-its-kind analysis by the Treasurer’s Office found.
Join the Village of Care For A Free Doula & Maternal Wellness Event
Family Focus invites you to the Village of Care - a FREE community event centered around maternal wellness, birth equity, and support for birthing families.
Turn Back the Hands of Time
A retired Naval officer, 60, came to me for estate planning after divorcing his wife of 30 years and remarrying a much younger woman with minor children. He seemed eager to get his financial affairs in order—perhaps because of underlying health concerns.
STARR Community Services Provides Pathways to STEAM
STARR Community Services International has been preparing youth to get jobs that have the potential to raise household incomes since it began in 2020.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES HHS TO REQUIRE BETTER FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATION TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to require better cooperation with local law enforcement from the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Hampton University Claims 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship
After more than 122 rounds of intense gameplay, Hampton University emerged victorious at the 36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America's premier academic competition for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students, securing a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda. Over 200 students and coaches from 32 HBCUs competed in the HCASC National Championship Tournament, which was held near the American Honda corporate headquarters in Torrance, California.
National Society of Black Engineers Releases Micro Certification Program
The National Society of Black Engineers® (NSBE®), one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the U.S., will provide specialized AI training as part of Microsoft's Micro Certification Program. Microsoft has worked with NSBE leadership to create a true impact in advancing NBSE's mission as well as providing a grant to support NSBE's facilitation of member skilling.
A Legacy of Giving: Burger King℠ Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Serving, Supporting, and Empowering Communities Through Impactful Programming and Education
With a dedicated mission to impact lives, inspire hope, and help individuals discover their true potential, the Burger King Foundation has transformed thousands of lives by allowing people to explore what’s possible. This year, the Burger King Foundation proudly celebrates it’s remarkable 20-year journey of giving back to communities through intentional programming and education.
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.
American Lung Association's 2025 "State of the Air" report
According to the American Lung Association's 2025 "State of the Air" report, released today, nearly half of the U.S. population breathes unhealthy levels of air pollution. The report finds that 156 million people in the U.S. (46%) live in areas that received an "F" grade for either ozone or particle pollution, a significant increase of 25 million from last year's report.
Chicago Teachers Union Ratifies New Contract
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) approved their new contract with a 97% approval and turnout of 87%.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook and NorthStar Anesthesia Partner to Elevate Anesthesia Care Delivery
NorthStar Anesthesia, a leader in anesthesia care delivery nationwide, proudly announces a new partnership with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, marking another important expansion in the Chicagoland market. The collaboration is a powerful testament to NorthStar's proven ability to deliver tailored, high-quality anesthesia services to health systems across the region.
DAVID YURMAN TEAMS UP WITH BASKETBALL STARS CARMELO ANTHONY AND JAYLEN BROWN FOR ITS LATEST CURB CHAIN CAMPAIGN FOR MEN
David Yurman, America's foremost luxury jewelry brand, is proud to announce its latest partnership with basketball legends Carmelo Anthony and Jaylen Brown for the brand's new Men's campaign featuring its signature Curb Chain collection. Building on last year's success with a celebrated cast of today's most decorated athletes, this collaboration embodies the brand's boundary-pushing spirit and continued commitment to culture and innovation.
MEMOIR FRAGRANCES AND THE BROOKLYN CIRCUS LAUNCH BAPTISTE, A FRAGRANCE HONORING CHICAGO'S LEGACY AND HAITIAN HERITAGE
Memoir Fragrances and The Brooklyn Circus proudly unveil Baptiste, a new collaborative fragrance that celebrates the pioneering spirit of Chicago's founder, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. With deep ties to both brands' histories—Memoir's Chicago roots and The Brooklyn Circus' Haitian heritage—Baptiste is a testament to vision, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy.
Marvin Sapp Releases New Single “Close the Door” on Good Friday
Marvin Sapp was recently in the news over a misinterpretation of his words while he was taking up offering at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World 2024 National Convocation. Sapp was vilified on the internet and received threatening messages at his church from people who were angry over a video clip that showed him telling the ushers to “close the doors.”
