Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park and DARPA QBI Performer Diraq Sign Letter of Intent to Join Park as a Future Tenant
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Diraq to join the Park as a future tenant. The LOI outlines plans to initially locate at the IQMP’s On-Ramp, a program designed to allow companies who will ultimately be tenants at the IQMP to enter and leverage the Chicago and Illinois quantum ecosystem by operating out of a local innovation facility while the campus is under development.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART NAMES ALISON SAAR RECIPIENT OF 2025 DAVID C. DRISKELL PRIZE
The High Museum of Art today announced artist Alison Saar as the 2025 recipient of the David C. Driskell Prize in recognition of her contributions to the field of African American art. Saar will be honored at the 20th annual Driskell Prize Gala at the High on at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, featuring a performance by EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musician John Legend. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the $50,000 prize demonstrates the High's ongoing dedication to furthering artistic innovation and promoting research of African American artists and scholars. The announcement took place during an exclusive event hosted by The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City during New York Art Week.
The Brotherhood Sister Sol Celebrates 30 Years of Youth Empowerment at Gala Honoring Gap Inc. CEO Mark Breitbard
The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), a nationally acclaimed Harlem-based nonprofit dedicated to youth development and social justice, celebrated 30 years of transformational impact at its annual Voices Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The event honored Mark Breitbard, President and CEO of Gap, for his lasting commitment to equity, youth empowerment, and community-led change.
Alzheimer’s Association Statement on First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Cleared for Use by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first blood test to aid in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The test detects amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, through a blood draw, making it less invasive than other more commonly used diagnostic tools.
Look Before You Leap: Choosing the Right Medicare Plan
Summer is here, and if you’re 65 or older and love to travel, now is the time to make sure your Medicare plan still fits your lifestyle. With Medicare Open Enrollment coming this fall, you’ll have the chance to switch plans if needed.
Project Tracks How CPS Supports Effect College Success
According to research done by the To & Through Project, if current rates hold, 31% of current CPS ninth-graders would complete a college credential within 10 years. This data comes from a study that was released in fall of 2024, using 2023 data. The project, which is housed at the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute, has been tracking this data since it has been in existence for 10 years.
First Of Ten Advocate Health Care ‘Neighborhood Care Clinics’ Opens In Chatham
Advocate Health has opened the first of its ten neighborhood care clinics in New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7640 S. Cottage Grove. The clinic at the church, which opened in early April, is part of Advocate Health Care’s $1 billion investment to improve health outcomes on the South side of Chicago.
Country Club Hills Alderman Sees Bright Future For City
Country Club Hills Fourth Ward Alderman Ricardo Spivey was recently sworn in for his third term. During his last two terms, Spivey worked with Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin and United States Congresswoman Robin Kelly on economic development programs and public safety legislation.
Chicago Homeowners See Tax Burden Increase After Appeals Finish
Many Chicago homeowners could see their property taxes increase this year, as residential property took on a greater share of the city's tax burden after appeals for the 2024 reassessment cycle were finalized at the Cook County Board of Review.
Community Comes Together to Promote Summer Safety and Early School Registration at Country Club Hills School District 160’s End-of-Year Event
As Memorial Day approaches, Country Club Hills School District 160 wrapped up its academic year with a vibrant and impactful event—the 2nd Annual End-of-Year Safe Summer Celebration—held last Thursday. The event served as both a festive farewell to the school year and a proactive outreach to ensure students and families are prepared for a safe and successful summer.
Community Comes Together to Promote Summer Safety and Early School Registration at Country Club Hills School District 160’s End-of-Year Event
As Memorial Day approaches, Country Club Hills School District 160 wrapped up its academic year with a vibrant and impactful event—the 2nd Annual End-of-Year Safe Summer Celebration—held last Thursday. The event served as both a festive farewell to the school year and a proactive outreach to ensure students and families are prepared for a safe and successful summer.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Cruelty is a National Scourge – And Would Be Made Worse by the MAGA Budget Bill
“Our neighbors are living in fear. And that’s what the administration wants. They want people to be scared. So, we’re combatting that by bringing the neighborhood together and saying, ‘you’re not going to frighten us into complicity; you’re not going to frighten us into hiding; we’re one neighborhood, regardless of anyone’s immigration status, and we’re going to stay one neighborhood.’”
TCA Health Responds to Needs of Residents and Employers with Second Informational and Hiring Event
Now that construction season is in full swing, TCA Health is holding its second informational and hiring event for the Nutrition and Wellness Center being built in the Altgeld Gardens/Riverdale area. The nearly 10,000 square foot Nutrition and Wellness Center will be connected to TCA's main health facility at 1029 East 130th Street.
Ex-NBA Star Big Bill Cartwright to hold book signing
At the age of 22, Cartwright, who played Center, already had an NBA All-Star victory with a three-time World Champion with the Chicago Bulls.
The Link & Option Center and Concerned Political and Community Leaders Hosted a Press Conference Recently To Issue a Red Alert on the Maternal Health Crisis in South Suburban Cook County
Today, The Link & Option Center, Inc. (TLOC), founded 30 years ago by Dr. Twin Green, held a press conference at the South Holland Community Center, 501 E. 170th St., South Holland, IL, to issue a red alert about the maternal health crisis in South Suburban Cook County.
Chicago Chosen for 2026 International Jazz Day, Uniting World Sounds in the Birthplace of Blues
The City of Chicago is proud to announce it has been selected as the official host city for UNESCO’s International Jazz Day 2026, the world’s largest celebration of jazz and its power to unite communities across the globe. The announcement, made by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, sets the stage for a historic celebration on April 30, 2026, spotlighting Chicago’s legendary contributions to jazz, blues, and global music culture.
The RoseRanch Grocery Store Narrows The Food Desert Gap On Far Southside
Six months ago the communities on 130th Street, with Altgeld-Murray Apartments on the East bordered by the Bishop Ford Expressway and on the West bordered by Indiana Avenue have a new Grocery Store in the middle of these two land marks called the RoseRanch Grocery Store.
Dancer Teaches Life Skills Through Dance
Ashley Johnson started dancing when she was three years old. Growing up in a creative household, her and her brother would dance around the house to Michael Jackson.
HIP-HOP LEGEND CHUCK D RECEIVES SOULSVILLE FOUNDATION INAUGURAL POWER OF MUSIC HONORS' REVERB AWARD CELEBRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC TO DRIVE CHANGE
MEMPHIS, Tenn.,PRNewswire -- "I grew up on my mom's Stax records and to this day am still in total and complete awe of the talent, the genius, and the legacy that came out of the soul of Memphis. I am humbled beyond any words to receive this honor and I share it with everyone who came before me, stands alongside me now and will follow us all in the future. Thank you, Soulsville Foundation," said hip-hop icon Chuck D of Public Enemy upon receiving the Soulsville Foundation's first-ever Power of Music Honors "Reverb Award," presented at the historic Stax Museum of American Soul Music on May 2.
