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Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Seniors
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School seniors, Rickaiya Bernard and Mofoluwake Arogundade, earned a cumulative total of more than $750,000 in full four-year scholarships to top universities from the QuestBridge National College Match Program.
One of Chicago’s Most Stunning Creative Spaces Opens Its Doors for “Creator Days”
Chicago’s vibrant creative community is in for a treat as The Studio Chicago kicks off 2025 with the return of its highly anticipated Creator Days event series. Aimed at fostering connection, creativity, and growth, this dynamic series provides a welcoming space for creatives of all backgrounds to network, collaborate, and spark new ideas.
Gift of Hope surpasses milestone for life-saving donation for third consecutive year
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network announced today that Illinois and northwest Indiana surpassed milestones for life-saving organ donation for the third consecutive year with more than 500 individuals and their families in the region who said yes to donation.
After School Matters to Provide Thousands of Teens Paid Programs This Spring
Teens can apply to hundreds of programs across the city this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available to teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM. The 11-week spring session begins the week of February 24th, and all participants earn a stipend. Interested teens can apply by visiting afterschoolmatters.org.
State Task Force Releases Landmark Report on the Effects of Generative AI in Illinois
The Illinois Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force released a new report that provides the first in-depth analysis by the state on the far-reaching effects of generative AI on civil rights, education, labor, consumer protections, and the environment. The report outlines critical recommendations for AI regulations and standards in Illinois.
The Third Cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.)
The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and Governor JB Pritzker announced the participants selected for the 2025 cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) program. The highly competitive program serves as a professional development opportunity for mid-level leaders across State government, reaffirming Illinois’ commitment to long-term operational success. Governor Pritzker joined the cohort virtually and shared words of support.
Southland College Prep Senior Scores 1,000th Career Point and Breaks School Scoring Record
Southland College Prep senior David Shaw scored his 1,000th career point on Friday during a basketball game against Lisle High School. Going into the game only eight points shy of scoring 1,000, Shaw made history on a two point fade away jumper in the second quarter after scoring two-three pointers earlier in the game.
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois EPA Announce the Next Round of EV Rebates for Illinois Residents
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the opening of the next round of funding for the Illinois Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program. The General Assembly appropriated up to $14 million to Illinois EPA for the EV Rebate program for the current fiscal year. Rebates will be issued to eligible applicants subject to availability of funds.
Chicago Public Schools Launches Black Student Success Plan During Black History Month Celebrations
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is celebrating Black History Month in February with a series of District-wide events and year-long initiatives, including the launch of the CPS Black Student Success Plan.
Innovative Affordable Housing Development Opens in East Garfield Park
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other community stakeholders joined Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) today to celebrate the completion and first move-ins at one of Chicago’s first and largest Passive Housing buildings.
Illinois Secretary of State Joins $106 Million Multi-State Settlement with Vanguard
Several thousands of Illinois residents are eligible to receive a share of a $106 million multi-state settlement with mutual fund investor company Vanguard, which is accused of failing to disclose tax implications of its retirement funds, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Launch of BEACON Children’s Behavioral Health Portal
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative (CBHTI) announced the public launch of the BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation) care portal, a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking youth mental health services and care, including state agency support and community-based programs. BEACON is now live for use by Illinois residents and can be accessed at beacon.illinois.gov.
NAREB CELEBRATES ITS MOU PARTNERS AS THE BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR KICKS OFF YEAR 2
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) celebrates the pivotal role of civic, religious, professional, and Divine Nine organizations contributing to the NAREB Building Black Wealth Tour. Following the success of the tour's wealth-building events in over 100 cities in 2024, the 2025 event slate is set to commence in Miramar, FL, on February 26. The 2nd National Black Wealth Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 12.
Nielsen exclusive report: inclusive, digital content drives Black audiences from reach to conversion
Black audiences spend 32 hours on apps and websites on their smartphones and tablets—two hours more than the total U.S. population, according to the latest exclusive Nielsen's Diverse Intelligence Series report Engaging Black audiences: How brands impact, grow and win with inclusion. As Black consumers continue to be digital trendsetters, brands' must finetune their approach to engaging with this audience in order to drive long-term connections.