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CPS High School Interns to Spend Summer Documenting Transit History with CTA Red Line Extension Project
This summer, two Class of 2025 graduates and a rising senior from Corliss Early College STEM High School will have a front-row view of one of Chicago’s most transformative infrastructure projects — the 5.5-mile Red Line Extension (RLE). As licensed drone pilots, the students will document the early stages of construction through a unique internship with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and its construction management contractor, REDefine Southside Partners Joint Venture (RSP-JV).
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Will Return a Record Number of Checks to Illinoisans
This summer will bring $45 million in cash to a record-breaking 600,000 people who will receive money they didn’t even know they had from the state’s missing money program, and the only thing they must do is cash the check, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.
Cook County Board of Review District 2 Wins 4 NACo Achievement Awards
Cook County Board of Review District 2 was honored with four 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for outstanding county government programs and services. Commissioner Samantha Steele, who has represented District 2 since 2022, announced that her district received recognition for its Constituent Outreach Program, Professional Development and Education Program, Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) Defense Initiative, and its proprietary Standardized Technique for Adjudicating Residential Appeals (STARA) Program. Steele has championed the development and implementation of these award-winning programs during her three years as commissioner.
Largest Suicide Prevention Event in the U.S., the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk, Steps Off on September 27
On September 27, people from across the region will come together for largest suicide prevention event in the country: the Out of the Darkness (OOTD) Chicagoland Walk. This annual event helps prevent suicide as well as bring hope to those affected by suicide. Sponsored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the three-mile walk starts at Montrose Harbor and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 27.
6 Pulitzer Prize-winning Writers to Join Chicago’s 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest, Sept. 6-Sept.7
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Printers Row Lit Fest announced today that it is bringing together six Pulitzer Prize winners – Maureen Dowd, Kathleen Duvall, Jonathan Eig, Dr. Edda T. Fields-Black, Mary Schmich, and Bill Healy – for engaging conversations and storytelling. The free two-day Printers Row Lit Fest, presented by the Near South Planning Board (NSPB), takes place on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, from 10am to 6pm in Chicago’s Printers Row Historic District.
CHICAGO FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES ROBUST SLATE OF VISIONARY LEADERS TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR 2025 EDITION
Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW) announced its esteemed Advisory Council, a diverse group of industry professionals, creative leaders and cultural strategists who will help guide the continued evolution of Chicago Fashion Week during its second edition, taking place October 9 – 19 at venues across the city. Representing a cross-section of fashion, tech, retail, design and community engagement, the Advisory Council will provide strategic insight and support the long-term vision of CHIFW as it expands its citywide footprint.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Centene Foundation Award $1.5 Million to OSF HealthCare for New Mobile Maternity Care Unit
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced an award of $1.5 million to OSF HealthCare over three years for the expansion of its OSF OnCall Connect pregnancy and postpartum program. The grant will provide a new mobile maternity care unit to help deliver care to women who might otherwise have difficulty accessing pregnancy and postpartum support in the city of Peoria and other Central Illinois communities in Bureau, Henry, Knox, LaSalle, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, and Woodford counties.
Can AI Learn What Black Beauty Really Looks Like?
Black Girls Code + The Doux are launching the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for girls and young women to use AI as a tool for self-expression, creating original videos that reflect how they define beauty, style, and culture. Their voices and visions will contribute to shaping how AI sees and understands the depth and diversity of Black identity.
The Menopause Revolution Has Arrived. Winona Becomes the First Menopause Care Company to Launch a Community-Driven App for Women
Each year, approximately 1.3 million US women will enter the menopause transition. Thanks to Winona, they no longer have to do it alone.
UGG DROPS FAN-FAVORITE MUSTARD SEED COLORWAY IN A BRAND-NEW SILHOUETTE -- GOLDENSTAR & GOLDENCOAST UGGBRAID CLOG
Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]), launches the Goldenstar and Goldencoast UGGbraid Clog collection in the highly coveted colorway, Mustard Seed. Available in men's, women's, kids', and toddler sizes, the craveable clogs are now available exclusively at UGG.com and UGG® stores nationwide.
SNIPES TAPS COMEDY POWERHOUSE DRUSKI FOR "STYLE IS IN SESSION" BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
SNIPES USA, a leading global sneaker and streetwear retailer, today announced the launch of "Style is in Session," a breakthrough back-to-school campaign featuring comedian and actor Druski. The multi-platform initiative transforms seasonal shopping into must-see entertainment, positioning SNIPES as the ultimate destination where style meets smart deals.
Stellar Award-Nominated Gospel Recording Artist Jordan G. Welch Announces "The Worship Culture Tour," a Two-Day Immersive Worship Experience Visiting Seven Cities
Worship is not limited to the stage; it's carried by the hearts of the people. Stellar Awards–nominated gospel recording artist Jordan G. Welch is redefining the worship experience with The Worship Culture Tour, a transformative two-day gathering that invites participants from all backgrounds to engage in authentic, community-centered worship.
Donations Helps To Renovate Baseball Fields
Four baseball fields at Brainerd Park were restored because of a donation from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. The community celebrated during a recent ribbon cutting at Brainerd Park, which is located at 246 W. 92nd St. The Driehaus Foundation wanted to fund a project to honor and remember Richard H. Driehaus.
Program Prepares Young People For Careers In The Entertainment Industry
As a child, Danita Patterson dreamed of being on stage and performing. Her parents nurtured her talent and Patterson wanted to do the same for other people through her organization, Destiny Outreach, which she founded in the late 1990s.
