MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON INTRODUCES THE HAZEL JOHNSON CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ORDINANCE
Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside Alders Ramirez, La Spata, Sigcho-Lopez, Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Hadden, introduced the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, a bold step towards protecting vulnerable communities from disproportionate pollution burdens. By applying a more thorough zoning review process for heavy and intensive land uses that have the greatest potential for pollution exposure, the ordinance aims to prevent additional stressors from compounding in already-burdened communities.
Move Over or Get Pulled Over
The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are warning drivers to Move Over or Get Pulled Over. The Move Over Law, known as Scott’s Law in Illinois, requires drivers to move over and slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, drivers must slow down to a safe speed, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Chamber Music Collective Collaborates With Award Winning Poet For Sound Healing Event
D-Composed is partnering with artist Jamila Woods for a sound healing event titled, the ‘listening field’. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27th, at Kehrein Center for the Arts, located at 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
‘Justice of the Pies’ Is Thriving In Avalon Park
Maya-Camille Broussard started Justice of the Pies in 2015. While Broussard has an extensive history in the arts, everything she has done in her professional life as an artist has led to her being an entrepreneur in the culinary arts.
ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO ENGAGE CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN A UNIFIED FIGHT AGAINST THE DECLINE OF DEI IN ILLINOIS
Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins- Joint Chairwoman of the Illinois Legislative Black (ILBC)- along with the full ILBC is announcing their collective disappointment and intentions for a continued aggression against President Donald Trump’s blatant termination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in America.
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.
