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One Size Does Not Fit All in Medicare
If you are reading this article, you probably live in Illinois. If so, I hope that the following information will help those enrolling or re-enrolling in Medicare to make an informed decision on the plan that best fits their healthcare needs.
Girls Like Me Celebrates Chicago Day of the Girl
As the founder of an organization centered around girls, LaKeisha Gray Sewell is always looking for ways to uplift girls and bring awareness to issues that affect them. When she heard about the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, she saw an opportunity to bring awareness to the issues that girls in Chicago face and decided to host Chicago Day of the Girl each year around October 11th.
Matteson Mayor Begins Term As President Of The Illinois Municipal League
The Village of Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin was passed the gavel as the President of the Illinois Municipal League. She was unanimously voted to serve as President.
Pigment International Showcases The Work Of Black Artists At Art Faire
D. Lamar Preston began as a child sculpting using play doh. As he grew older, his path veered into graphic design, but he ultimately returned to sculpting, this time using metal. A chance meeting with sculptor Richard Hunt and opportunities to be in community with other artists led him to create work that can be seen in front of Hyde Park Career Academy High School.
Photographer Sheds Light On Underrepresented Communities
Malik Zambezi has made a name for himself on social media. Going by the handle MalikShotYou, he takes photos of people and places in Chicago, with the goal of showing the parts of Chicago that aren’t often represented.
Awards Event Recognizes People Who Give Back To The Community
The Village Legal and Community Project recently hosted its annual fundraising gala. During the event, three local individuals were recognized for the positive impact they’ve made on the community. Chrishon Lampley, Founder and CEO of Love Cork Screw, was honored with the B.O.S.S. Award; Jasir Bailey, Owner of Stock Boy Chicago, was honored with the Baby B.O.S.S. Award; and Channyn Lynn Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, was honored with the Village Award.
U.S. CONGRESSMAN RAJA KRISHNAMMOORTHI RECEIVES HUGE ENDORSEMENT FROM PASTOR JOHN HARRELL
John Harrell- CEO of Black Men United – was joined by westside community civic and clergy leaders in a unified embrace and engagement of U.S Congressman Raja Krishnammoorthi. Pastor Harrell, who is also a candidate for Illinois State Representative of the 8th District, openly endorsed Congressman Raja. In return, Congressman Raja endorsed Harrell’s campaign. The event took place on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church located at 116 S. Central in Chicago
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER BILL LOWRY HOSTS CHICAGO’S LARGEST MEN’S & FAMILIES’ HEALTH FAIR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH “COOK COUNTY HEALTH”
COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES HELP RESPOND TO ALARMING PROSTATE CANCER, HYPERTENSION, AND WELLNESS ISSUES IMPACTING BLACK MEN’S HEALTH Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, 3rd District and Chairman of the Cook County Health and Hospitals Committee, proudly partnered with Cook County Health to host one of Chicago’s largest Men’s and Families’ Health Fairs, drawing hundreds of participants for an afternoon dedicated to wellness, education, and prevention. The impactful event was held at New Life Covenant Southeast Church on Thursday, September 25th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The notable fair featured an array of free health screenings, educational resources, and interactive activities tailored to address the most pressing health disparities impacting Black men and their families.
“EVERYTHING MUST BE DISCUSSED-FROM DEI, THREATS AGAINST BLACK CULTURE AND HEALTHCARE”
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Joint Chairwoman, Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins (5th District) will be joined by Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch, ILBCF Executive Director Tiffany Hightower, ILBC Members, Countywide elected officials, Civic Leaders, Clergy Leaders, and various other key stakeholders of the African American communities throughout Illinois and the United States in a 9:30 AM Kick off press conference to the start of an impactful two-day Policy Summit.
Cook County Confirms Another Measles Case
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the third suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a suburban Cook County adult whose vaccination status is unknown. Public health officials believe the case was acquired from exposure to the last reported measles case announced on 9/16/2025. CCDPH is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to this new case.
Giannoulias Launches Self-Service Emissions Testing Kiosk at Chicago South DMV
Chicagoans now have a new city-based option for getting their vehicle’s emissions test completed. Following the success of the vehicle emissions Mobile Testing Unit pilot at the Chicago South DMV, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias moved forward with installation of a permanent emissions testing self-service kiosk at the facility. This is in partnership with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA).
Landmarks Illinois awards $43,000 in grant funding to preservation efforts across Illinois
Landmarks Illinois has awarded $43,000 in grant funding to 10 preservation projects across the state through three grant programs: the Preservation Heritage Fund, Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois and the Timuel D. Black, Jr. Grant Fund for Chicago’s South Side.
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY FOUNDATION AND CHICAGO AUTO SHOW INVITE TEENS TO CREATE SCRIPT FOR TV PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE ABOUT DANGERS OF SPEEDING
Teens from Chicagoland and throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa are invited to help promote safe driving by creating a message about the dangers of speeding.
New PBS documentary highlights enduring legacy and evolving future of HBCUs
A new documentary, Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs, hosted by journalist Brandis Griffith Friedman, is now airing nationwide on more than 300 PBS member stations and online throughout the country. This documentary is funded by Lumina Foundation.