TCA Health Holds Successful Informational and Hiring Event
Job seekers were ready as soon as TCA Health opened the adjacent rooms to its clinic for information and employment opportunities. Construction of a new Nutrition and Wellness Center in the Altgeld Gardens/Riverdale area, prompted the three-hour hiring event to make sure area residents benefit from the project. The nearly 10,000 square foot Nutrition and Wellness Center will be connected to TCA's main health facility at 1029 East 130th Street.
The Alliance For Civic Engagement Hosted Its 2nd Annual Unity Brunch Fundraiser
The Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) proudly celebrated the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Brunch at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, honoring what would have been Dr. King’s 96th birthday. The event was a resounding success, drawing community members together in a spirit of unity and reflection.
CUBS CHARITIES AND CUBS PLAYER PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG LEAD MLK JR. DAY OF SERVICE AT GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
On January 20, Cubs Charities proudly marked its fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), bringing together nearly 160 volunteers, including Cubs Nike RBI players, their families, coaches, Cubs Charities staff, and Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong. Together, they packed 17,523 meals to support families in need across Chicago and address food insecurity. In addition to volunteer efforts, Cubs Charities donated $25,000 to the GCFD, supporting their work to address food insecurity and provide meals to families across Chicago. This impactful event honored Dr. King’s enduring legacy of community and equality by inspiring individuals to take meaningful action within their communities.
South Suburban College Welcomes Back the 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference: “Winning the Race”
South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces the return of the highly anticipated Chicago Women’s Conference: “Winning the Race,” on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This exciting event will take place at SSC’s Main Campus, located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL.
Pappas mails first installment property tax bills to 1.8 million owners. More than 12,000 have already paid $64 million online.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has mailed nearly 1.8 million Tax Year 2024 First Installment property tax bills. Payments are due March 4, 2025.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Releases Final Chicago Reassessment Data Total value grows to $51 billion; homeowner share of tax base drops
The Cook County Assessor’s Office released data reflecting its final values in the City of Chicago for the 2024 reassessment.
Giannoulias Warns Illinoisans of Scammers Selling Used Vehicles
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans shopping for a used vehicle to exercise caution and employ best-practices amid a rise in fraudulent vehicle purchases across the state.
Memorial Scholarship Seeks To Support Law Enforcement Professionals
A scholarship at Loyola University Chicago School of Law seeks to remember the life and legacy of Chicago Police Officer Arèanah Preston.
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iHeartMedia Teams Up With The Martin Luther King III Foundation and Legacy+ To Launch New Groundbreaking "My Legacy" Podcast Highlighting Iconic Changemakers
Book Cover of Black is NOT a Credential: The Corporate Scam of DEI. FIG Strategy & Consulting.
With Black History Month around the corner and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices under scrutiny, corporate America faces a defining moment. TaChelle Lawson, a Las Vegas-based author and business strategist, is leading the conversation with her debut book, Black is NOT a Credential: The Corporate Scam of DEI. The book, which hit #1 in Business Ethics and #2 in Diversity & Inclusion on Amazon within three days of release, offers a fresh, results-driven perspective on DEI, urging companies to shift from performative actions to sustainable strategies rooted in respect and capability.
NEW ORLEANS ARTIST ‘QUEEN TAHJ’ BECOMES FIRST EVER TO HANDCRAFT SUPER BOWL LIX LOGO AND THEME ART
The NFL announced recently that renowned New Orleans artist Tahj ‘Queen Tahj’ Williams will be the first ever to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art for Super Bowl LIX. Following her debut as the first artist to create a Super Bowl logo, the NFL has unveiled Queen Tahj’s Super Bowl LIX theme art.
Mela Vitamins Teams Up with WNBA Stars to Champion Wellness for Women of Color
Mela Vitamins, the creators of Daily Essentials, the first multivitamin specifically formulated for women of color, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with WNBA champions Azurá Stevens (LA Sparks) and Dana Evans (Chicago Sky). Together, they aim to empower communities of color to prioritize wellness while addressing longstanding health disparities.
Kokandy Productions Opens Submissions for the 2025 CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Kokandy Productions is pleased to open submissions for the 2025 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival (CMTF), returning April 3 – 6, 2025 on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. Five finalists will be chosen to perform concert presentations during the 2025 Festival, a vital opportunity for new musical development in Chicago.
THE JOFFREY BALLET PRESENTS TWO WORLD PREMIERES IN RADIANT MIXED REPERTORY, GOLDEN HOUR
This winter, The Joffrey Ballet presents Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program of warmth and splendor. Featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc, the curated program welcomes audiences in from the cold to experience the light of these four immersive works. Golden Hour will be presented at the historic Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago, in ten performances only, from February 20 to March 2, 2025.
COLOR OF CHANGE REACTS TO DEPT. OF JUSTICE’S REPORT OF 1921 TULSA RACE MASSACRE, CALLS FOR NEW METHODS OF RESTITUTION
Recently, the Department of Justice issued a report on the Tulsa Race Massacre following a months-long review and evaluation. The report found that there is no living perpetrator to be prosecuted but publicly acknowledged the events and recognized the crimes committed, moving towards the closure long sought by descendants of victims of the massacre.
Chicago Joins the Shine Hope Company's Network of Hopeful Cities, Providing New Resources to Support Behavioral Health
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has partnered with The Shine Hope Company (TSHC) to join its Hopeful Cities initiative. The program is designed to boost mental health resources and teach Chicago residents how to cultivate hope through an evidence-based framework grounded in science, which shows that hope is measurable, teachable, and can be developed to support mental wellness. Programming is available at no cost to all Chicago residents via The Shine Hope Company on the Hopeful Cities website.
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) Announce Participation in IRS Direct File Service
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced that Illinois will participate in the IRS Direct File service, which began on Jan. 27. Nearly two million eligible Illinois taxpayers will now be able to use Direct File to electronically prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns for free.
TOYOTA MILES PER HOUR INDOOR RUN RETURNS TO THE 2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FLOOR ON FEB. 9
Chicago Auto Show organizers have teamed up once again with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to produce the Toyota Miles Per Hour, an indoor run that guides participants though the 2025 Chicago Auto Show on Sunday, Feb. 9. Appropriately named, Miles Per Hour—sponsored by Toyota—challenges runners to see how far they can run in one hour, thus finding their own personal "miles per hour." Once the 60 minutes are up, runners gather in the Toyota display for awards, photos and refreshments.
MWRD, Forest Preserves of Cook County to study major project that would connect south suburbs with nature and alleviate flooding
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County are partnering on a feasibility study in southeast Cook County for a collaborative project to provide flood relief, restore the local ecology and create new outdoor recreational opportunities for neighboring communities.
