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City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University Announce a guaranteed Admissions Agreement for Students
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admissions agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree.
Growing Home, Inc. Announces 5 New Board Members
Growing Home, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members to its 2024-2025 Board of Directors: Taryn Williams Clark, Wendell Harris, Norm Jeddeloh, Dominique Price, and Felicia Slayton-Young.
Independent Disparity Study Finds Illinois Has Most Diverse Cannabis Business Ownership in The Nation
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) published the Disparity and Availability Study for adult use cannabis licenses in Illinois finding that Illinois currently has the most diverse cannabis industry in the nation. The study, as required by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), examined 559 adult use cannabis licenses issued by the State to more than 400 businesses during the study period, which spanned from the start of adult use cannabis sales, January 1, 2020, through January 31, 2023.
LONGTIME COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COUNTY ASSOCIATION
Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore has been elected President of the National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO), an organization representing African American officials in more than 3,000 counties, boroughs and parishes across the country. The 49-year-old organization along with its associated group – the National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO) – elected Moore at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Florida.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND CITY OF CHICAGO LAUNCH "TAKE BACK THE BLOCK" INITIATIVE TO FOSTER SAFER COMMUNITIES
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), announced the launch of the "Take Back the Block" initiative. This program is designed to foster community engagement, reduce violent crime, and demonstrate the City's unwavering commitment to community safety and development.
Ammons Celebrates Local ILBCF Scholarship Recipients
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is highlighting local high school seniors and undergraduate students from the Champaign-Urbana area who will receive this year’s Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) scholarship.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, MAYOR’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SAFETY, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS LAUNCH CYCLE BREAKERS YOUTH SAFETY INITIATIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced the launch of Cycle Breakers, a youth safety initiative designed to disrupt cycles of violence. Cycle Breakers is a community-led initiative under Mayor Johnson’s People’s Plan for Community Safety, which leverages the full force of government to provide much-needed resources to the communities most impacted by poverty, crime, and disinvestment.
Chicago Football Classic Set For September 21st
The Morehouse College Tigers and Kentucky State University Thoroughbreds will hit the grid iron going head-to-head in the Chicago Football Classic Annual Game which is set for Saturday, Sept. 21st, at Soldier Field.
You Are Not Alone Navigating Life with Alzheimer's
Receiving an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming, but remember, you are not alone. There are people who understand what you are going through, and there is help available to support you through this journey. Here are some steps you can take in the early stages to cope with the changes ahead.
Chef Pursues His Passion Despite Challenges
Michael Chapman loves catering. It is an opportunity for him to be more creative and please his clients. It is his goal to be a food guru, bringing the best quality dishes with the best presentation.
Enrich Chicago Report Shows Growth In Funding To Arts Organizations
A report was recently released showing how funds are distributed to Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) -led arts organizations in Chicago. Enrich Chicago’s 2024 Study Funding Equity: From Crisis to Sustainability showed gains in the funding and visibility of those arts organizations.
Joseph Business School Wants To Create 100K Million Dollar Businesses
The Joseph Business School and the Joseph Center have been proving entrepreneurs with the skills to be successful, based on biblical principals for more than 20 years.
STEM Academy Exposes Girls To Careers In STEM
Teams of high school aged girls proudly showed off their projects as judges looked on during the culmination of the Exelon Foundation’s STEM Academy. The miniatures depicted solutions to real world problems that people in communities across the region face as a result of climate change.
Treasurer Maria Pappas sending $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 who overpaid property taxes
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year.
