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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON LAUNCHES IMPACT DASHBOARD SHOWING CHICAGO’S ROAD TO RECOVERY PLAN PERFORMANCE
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) launched an impact dashboard for the City of Chicago ARPA Information Hub, the transparency website for the City’s Road to Recovery ARPA Plan. The user-friendly dashboard features an interactive heat map illustrating targeted program impact, an extensive set of program metrics and demographic indicators that provide meaningful insight into Chicago’s communities.
Chicago Public Schools Becomes First K-12 District in the Nation to Earn Gold Certification from Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has become the first K-12 school district in the nation to earn Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program, marking a historic milestone in sustainable education facility management. This top-tier designation recognizes CPS for meeting rigorous national standards that promote healthier indoor environments, environmental responsibility, and cost-effective facility operations.
Alton Youth Named Illinois Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
An 18-year-old member of the Boys & Girls Club of Alton has been named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Illinois Youth of the Year. Isaiah was given the organization’s highest honor and will now move on to the regional competition.
It’s Not Too Late – There is No Better Time Than Now
Twenty years ago, my clients made a sound financial decision. They purchased a 20-year term life insurance policy on the husband, designed to cover their mortgage and provide the equivalent of one year’s salary—just enough to give the family breathing room if the husband (the primary bread winner) died. A smaller term policy was taken out on the wife. At the time, this seemed sufficient. Based on their family health histories, they believed the policies would outlast them.
Unlocking the Power of the Brain – The Three-Pound Command Center
In a world where technology and medicine constantly evolve, one of the most fascinating frontiers remains right inside our heads — the human brain. Weighing in at just about three pounds and with a consistency similar to firm jelly, this compact organ is the epicenter of thought, memory, emotion, and life-sustaining functions.
Community College Teachers Want An Elected Board Of Trustees
Cook County College Teachers Union, Local 1600, (CCTU) are urging Illinois Senate members to vote in favor of Senate Bill 1693. The bill would amend the Public Community College Act and create an elected board of trustees for the City Colleges of Chicago, beginning with the 2027 election.
Local Student Wins Chris Crane Memorial Scholarship
Aisha Salau was surprised when she found out that she was the recipient of the Exelon Foundation Chris Crane Memorial Scholarship. Salau, who is graduating from the Chicago Math and Science Academy, will be attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and majoring in computer engineering.
Donna Gaines And The Sage Collective Flip TheScript On Aging
May is recognized as Older Americans Month, but even beyond May, Donna Gaines believes that 65 is the new 45 and that a person’s age shouldn’t define their potential, purpose or their passion.
Thornton Township Swears In New Supervisor
Thornton Township has a new supervisor. Napoleon B. Harris III was sworn into office on Monday, May 19th, at the Thornton Township Hall. Harris, who also serves as an Illinois State Senator, received 73.77% percent of the vote, according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office.
Clinic Wants To Reach Expectant Mothers With Mobile Care Unit
Dr. Twin Green wants to close the maternal health gap on the South side of Chicago and South Suburbs, much like she set out to do with providing services for the youth, when she opened The Link & Option Center in South Holland in 1994.
PURSUE SCHOLARS HOSTS 6th ANNUAL FUNDRAISING WALK ACROSS CHICAGO
May 27, 2025) To support and unite invest in the future leaders of Chicago, Pursue Scholars will host their sixth annual Pursue Unity Walk across the length of Chicago on June 14, 2025.
CHA Board of Commissioners Approves Community Enhancements for Altgeld Gardens
the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved two actions that will provide significant community benefits to the residents of Altgeld Gardens.
State of Illinois closes on parcel needed to advance construction for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project
The State of Illinois closed today on the acquisition of a nearly 50-acre parcel of property in Will County needed for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a federal project designed to prevent invasive carp from accessing the Great Lakes. The property, which includes riverbed access for the Brandon Road lock, was donated to the state by Midwest Generation LLC.
JOHN IMAH IN SERGIO HUDSON WHILE ATTENDING THE 2025 MET GALA
SpreeAI is pleased to announce John Imah wore a Custom Double Breasted Lavender Suit with a Hand Embroidered Overcoat inspired by his background in technology and his Nigerian heritage by Sergio Hudson while attending The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5th, in New York City, New York.