Delays Are Costly
Most of us have heard the adage: “Procrastination is the killer of time.” As a financial planner, I remind my clients: procrastination is the killer of YOUR dime. Delaying financial decisions comes with a high cost, no matter how you slice it.
Navigating Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
As research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia continues to progress, so too do the available treatment options. While there is still no cure, new FDA-approved drugs offer hope by slowing cognitive decline in people diagnosed in the early stages. Navigating these treatments can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward informed and empowered care.
OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, hereby reiterates our profound disgust and unwavering opposition to the continued disrespect shown toward Black America by Target Corporation.
Friends of the Parks and Chicago Park District Hold Annual Earth Day Cleanup
The Environmental Justice Movement started in Chicago during the 1970s around the same time as Earth Day, as a way of protecting the environment and poorer communities from pollution. Today, that mission continues through the partnership of the Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks.
Have Questions About Money? The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Can Help
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has tools and resources for people to receive information and answer questions they have about their money.
Local Musician’s Career Spans 50 Years
Theodis Rodgers has been a musician for most of his life. His earliest memory of being exposed to music was his father, who was a vocalist. He remembers that his father sang the Lord’s Prayer at church. He was always enamored with the pianist and organist at church and thought one day he would play those instruments.
Meyers-Martin Speaks to Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Foundation, Highlights Efforts to Promote Treatment of Deadly Condition
State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, was a featured speaker at the “Purple Carpet Fundraiser” of the Sarcoidosis-awareness Bernie Mac Foundation on Saturday, April 5. Meyers-Martin spoke about her successful efforts to pass a 2021 bill promoting awareness of sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that killed the group’s founder, Chicago comedian Bernie Mac, in 2008.
Pastor John F. Hannah and New Life Covenant Church SE Transform Tragedy into Triumph with “Prayer on the 9” Peace March - May 17th
In a historic moment for the city of Chicago, Pastor John F. Hannah and New Life Covenant Church Southeast will be joined by thousands for the annual citywide “Prayer on the 9” Peace March on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Starting at 11:00AM in a symbolic shift, this year’s march will begin at 79th & State Street at Mahalia Jackson Courtyard and the march will end at 79th & Greenwood, reversing its traditional path to reflect the transformation underway.
Nicor Gas shares spring, severe weather safety tips
Nicor Gas’ delivery system is designed to reliably meet customer demand, even during unpredictable spring weather that can bring wind, rain, hail, tornadoes and snow, all within 24-hours.
The Chicago Architecture Biennial Announces New Board Co-Chairs Nora Daley and Sarah Herda
The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is thrilled to announce Nora Daley and Sarah Herda as the new co-chairs of its board of directors. Together, Daley and Herda will set a strategic vision for the future of the organization and galvanize support for the next edition of CAB, which will be curated by Florencia Rodriguez and will open at sites across Chicago in September 2025 under the theme “Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change.”
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES STRATEGY FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) today released its Strategy for Organizational Excellence. The plan is a three-year roadmap that represents CPD long-term vision for creating a department that can meet the diverse needs of the city.
ELECTRIC SHUFFLE BRINGS HIGH-TECH SHUFFLEBOARD, CRAFT COCKTAILS, AND ELEVATED DINING TO CHICAGO
From the founders of Flight Club, Electric Shuffle, the innovative hospitality group on a mission to amplify the moments we share together through immersive games, delightful cocktails, premium bar fare, and immaculate vibes, will officially open their doors in the heart of River North on May 2.
TEATRO ZINZANNI ANNOUNCES A PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN CHICAGO AND THE LAUNCH OF CLUB ZINZANNI
Teatro ZinZanni, the most unique and magical experience in Chicago, is thrilled to announce they are here to stay in Chicago with a sit-down run featuring new and rotating casts and new iterations of the show. Individual tickets are now on sale through September 28, with group tickets on sale through December 31.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HELPS SECURE $335 MILLION SETTLEMENT FROM PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MYLAN FOR ROLE IN FUELING OPIOID CRISIS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, today announced a $335 million national settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan) over allegations the company deceptively promoted its opioid products as being less prone to abuse despite knowing for years that many of its opioid products – particularly its fentanyl patches – were actually more vulnerable to abuse. Illinois will receive more than $9 million in abatement funds from the settlement.
Rep. Kelly, Senator Durbin Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Update Laws Governing Licensed Firearm Dealers
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Federal Firearm Licensee Act to update the laws governing licensed firearm dealers for the first time in over 30 years. Current laws inadequately meet the business, technological and cultural realities of the 21st century, ultimately insulating rogue firearms dealers from law enforcement.
