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Chicago Board of Education Selects Dr. Macquline King as Superintendent/CEO of Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Board of Education selected Macquline King, Ed.D., a District educator and leader for more than 30 years, to serve as CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Dr. King has served as interim superintendent/CEO since June 11, 2025 and will remain interim until her three-year contract takes effect July 1, 2026.
Crawford Advances Bill to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Records
State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has successfully advanced legislation out of committee aimed at addressing long-term barriers faced by individuals with arrest or conviction records across Illinois.
SOUTH CHICAGO DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS THREE WORLD PREMIERES AT THE HARRIS THEATER IN ONE CELEBRATORY EVENING, MAY 1, 2026
South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) presents its ninth annual home season performance, An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre, featuring three electric world premieres by award-winning choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and SCDT Founder and Director of Vision and Strategy and Resident Choreographer Kia S. Smith. The four-part mixed repertory program opens with a powerful work by renowned choreographer Donald Byrd. An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre takes place for one night only at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph, on Friday, May 1, 2026.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES ILLINOISANS TO BE ALERT FOR TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS INVOLVING FAKE TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged Illinois consumers to be alert for scam text messages claiming they committed a traffic or tollway violation and must pay a fine. Raoul’s office is warning that the unsolicited text messages are intended to trick consumers into sharing personal and financial information.
Study shows trauma center placement makes a lifesaving difference
For decades, Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods have experienced high rates of firearm violence, making speedy access to expert trauma care a matter of life and death. A recent study in JAMA Surgery helps quantify the impact of critical care: the opening of the University of Chicago Medicine’s Level 1 trauma center in 2018 was associated with a nearly 4% reduction in firearm mortality, thanks to faster and closer emergency treatment.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CELEBRATES 48 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), a Historically Black Community-Based Organization (HBCBO), commemorated its 48th anniversary recently with a powerful celebration honoring community leaders and reflecting on nearly five decades of providing behavioral health and human services throughout Chicago’s West and South Sides.
City Year Chicago Invites the Community to its Annual Ripples of Hope Gala Celebrating a Year of Impact and Looking Towards the Future on April 16th, 2026.
City Year Chicago is proud to announce its annual Ripples of Hope Gala, taking place on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at The Geraghty. This event is a “can’t miss” for anyone with a deep care for the education community.
The Sachs Foundation Names Clint Smith as Sachs Fellow
Recently, the Sachs Foundation announced that acclaimed author, poet and educator Clint Smith joined the organization as its inaugural Sachs Fellow beginning April 1, 2026.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center to Host Smithsonian’s Making History, Making Change Lecture
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (The DuSable Museum) will host Dr. LaCharles Ward, Curator of Photography and Film at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, for a special lecture titled “Celebrating the Richness of Black Life Through Film and Photography” on Thursday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m.
Local Artist’s Work On Display At The Other Art Fair
Damon Lamar Reed always wanted to use art as a way to bring hope to people and to uplift them. He believed it was his purpose to create art that would inspire people. Reed remembers submitting his sports-related art to Sports Illustrated for Kids. It was always his goal to have his work featured in the monthly children-focused sports magazine.
Family Focus to Host 3rd Annual Youth Explosion Celebrating Youth Voice, Creativity, and Leadership
Family Focus is proud to present its 3rd Annual Youth Explosion, April 11th at 2250 S. 49th St. Cicero, IL, a vibrant celebration of youth voice, talent, creativity, and leadership that brings together young people from across Chicago to showcase their growth, gifts, and potential.
Black Maternal Health Event Set For April 17th
Gabriel Richmond founded She Is Heard as a podcast in 2023, with the purpose of giving women a voice in relation to infertility, maternal health and the birth experience. Richmond realized women needed community, in addition to the conversations she was engaging in with the podcast.
Legislation Aimed at Providing Relief for Policyholders Passes House
Legislation that would tackle the increase in homeowners and auto insurance has passed the Illinois House of Representatives. Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones, D. Dist. 29, championed the legislation, Senate Bill 1486, that would tackle homeowners and auto insurance increases.
Medical Spa Offers Welcoming Atmosphere And Promotes Health and Wellness
A new medical facility on the South side of Chicago is offering its clients medical, health and wellness services, in an atmosphere intended to provide comfort.
