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SKYLAR DIGGINS ADVANCES TO PLAYOFFS AFTER WEARING 422 GRAMS OF PROTEIN--MADE WITH MILK
PRNewswire -- Seattle basketball star and style icon Skylar Diggins made her final entrance of the regular season in a piece unlike anything seen before— a one-of-a-kind Protein Puffer Jacket, crafted with an extraordinary 422 grams of protein sourced from real milk (yes, dairy milk).
Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete to Receive Good Sam Award at Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation Luncheon
Holly Robinson Peete, best known for her roles in "21 Jump Street," "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," and "For Your Love," along with her husband Rodney Peete, a former NFL quarterback, will be honored with the prestigious Good Sam Award by the Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation during their annual luncheon on Friday, October 24. The event will take place at the historic Biltmore Hotel and will celebrate the couple's remarkable philanthropy through their HollyRod Foundation.
Rep. Kelly meets with Chicago-area doctors who treated patients in Gaza
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) met with Chicago-area doctors and a registered nurse who have returned from Gaza and listened to the horror they witnessed and treated.
Giannoulias Awards Over $28 Million in Library and Literacy Grants
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $28.3 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state.
CSU Sees Largest Freshman Class in Over a Decade
Enrollment at Chicago State University (CSU) saw strong growth with surges in the numbers of new freshman, transfers, graduate students, along with increased reenrollment for continuing students. The University saw a 12 percent jump in overall enrollment. These enrollment levels are high-water marks, with the highest total enrollment since fall 2020 and largest class of first-time freshmen in over a decade.
2023 Data Shows Life Expectancy Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDPH Reports
New data from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) highlights a third consecutive year of growth in life expectancy for Chicagoans, reaching 78.7 years in 2023. This marks an increase of 1.5 years since 2022, when life expectancy was 77.2 years. The latest data brings the city close to its pre-pandemic peak of 78.8 years in 2019, which was the highest life expectancy ever recorded in Chicago.
Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Marks Bright Start’s 25th Anniversary with Record Growth During College Savings Month
The news comes as the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office kicks off College Savings Month, which falls in September. Sponsored and launched by the State of Illinois in the year 2000, the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan is designed for higher education savings. Treasurer Frerichs also sponsors Bright Directions, a 529 plan for families who prefer to work with a financial advisor. Over the past 25 years, more than 250,000 students have used their IL 529 college savings funds to attend hundreds of universities, colleges, trade schools, vocational programs and apprenticeships.
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.
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST 64TH ANNUAL GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP DINNER
The Chicago Urban League announced that its 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will feature a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi and will honor distinguished leaders George E. Johnson and Julieanna L. Richardson. The gala will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place.
City of Chicago Unveils 2025 World Music Festival Chicago Lineup
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the music lineup for the 2025 World Music Festival Chicago, taking place Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 5. The festival recognizes the contributions and artistry of musicians from around the world, hailing from 15 countries and regions.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOUTH LAWNDALE SMALL BUSINESS STOREFRONT ACTIVATION PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the South Lawndale Small Business Storefront Activation Program. This program seeks to partner with a local community and economic development organization to bring new life to vacant storefronts and provide vital support to small businesses in the South Lawndale community, particularly along the 26th Street Commercial Corridor. For program details, visit Chicago.gov/BACPRecoveryPlan.
Where the World's Largest and Fastest-Growing Economies Met: T.D. Jakes' "The Global Exchange" Gathers Diaspora and Africa at Martha's Vineyard
Leveraging Africa's projected 25% of the global population by 2050 and the Black American $1.6 trillion buying power, according to the World Economic Forum, the T.D. Jakes Group officially launched 'The Global Exchange: Unlocking Wealth & Opportunity Across the Diaspora' this month, a new initiative to unify the diaspora's collective influence. The inaugural gathering, held August 7-8, 2025, on Martha's Vineyard, convened global leaders to forge new economic and cultural ties between Africa and its descendants worldwide.
Mental Health Advocate Matthew Davison Named CEO of NAMI Chicago
The Board of Directors of NAMI Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Davison as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective now.
Gov. Pritzker Meets with Undocumented Students Amid Attacks on Education
Governor JB Pritzker joined students, alumni, and administrators from the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) at Harold Washington College to discuss the impact of heightened federal immigration enforcement efforts on community college students, particularly those with vulnerable legal status. With federal deployments growing in Chicago, the Governor spoke directly to the fears and needs of undocumented students, faculty, and staff navigating new challenges and uncertainty.