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Chicago Public Schools Crossing Guard of the Year Winners District Honors Five Outstanding Crossing Guards
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today honored the more than 600 crossing guards who play a critical role in safeguarding students as they travel to and from school. The District’s annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day recognized these individuals for their commitment to student safety and invaluable contributions to school communities.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (“KIDS Act”), arguing the bill would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while insulating technology companies from accountability.
Hurricane Preparedness Can Help Save Your Vacation and Your Backyard Barbeque
Vacation planning to a coastal area can be complicated, and an upcoming hurricane will definitely throw those plans off-course. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) recommends that you research vacation sites and reservation cancellation policies carefully.
Three-Time State Champion Amauree Williams Caps Historic Southland Career
Southland College Prep Charter High School senior Amauree Williams capped one of the most accomplished track and field careers in school history Saturday by winning two state championships at the IHSA Class 2A Boys Track and Field State Finals in Charleston.
Anti-Violence Organization, Roseland Ceasefire, Holds 2nd Annual Fundraiser that Brings Multiple Generations Together for National Gun Violence Awareness Month
For 20 years, workers for the Roseland Ceasefire Project have walked the streets of Roseland, Pullman and West Pullman interrupting violence, providing jobs and offering social services to residents proactively in response to gun violence. Over the last two summers, however, the organization is having to do more with less as a result of President Donald Trump's cuts for gun violence prevention programs.
Harvey Park District Invites Families To Register For “Session 2” Of Highly Anticipated Annual Sumer Camp
The Harvey Park District is excited to announce that registration is now open for Session 2 of its Summer Fun Summer Camp, offering children an unforgettable summer filled with recreation, learning, friendship, and adventure. Families are encouraged to secure their child's spot now as enrollment remains open until Sunday, June 28th. Available spaces are expected to fill quickly.
Illinois' Health Equity Crisis Demands 340B Reform
This weekend, thousands of doctors gathered in Chicago for the country's largest oncology conference. The event happened just weeks after the host organization -- the American Society of Clinical Oncology -- endorsed the expansion of 340B, a federal drug discount program that large hospitals have transformed from a safety-net tool into a lucrative profit center.
BLACK GIRL WELLNESS FEST MAKES ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CHICAGO DEBUT — EXPERT VOICES, CELEBRITY GUESTS AND CULTURAL ENERGY COME TOGETHER FOR TWO POWERFUL DAYS OF WELLNESS
Black Girl Wellness Fest, powered by Black Girl Vitamins, will take place in Chicago June 26–27, 2026 at the UIC Forum. The festival marks a significant moment in the Black women’s wellness space — bringing together medical professionals, mental health experts, lifestyle leaders, and cultural voices under one roof for a weekend expected to draw thousands of attendees.
Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
Owning a home has long been the foundation of financial security for American families. It’s typically a person’s largest investment, one that represents hard work, sacrifice, and a chance to build generational wealth.
Council Members Demand Answers After Public Safety Hearing Blocked by Procedural Maneuver
Members of the Chicago City Council expressed frustration after a scheduled hearing on the City's delayed procurement of gunshot detection technology was effectively shut down through a parliamentary maneuver on an unrelated matter by allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson, preventing testimony and robbing community members of public discussion.
Rich Township High School District 227 Celebrates a Year of Growth, Opportunity, and Student Success
As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, Rich Township High School District 227 is celebrating a year of measurable academic progress, expanded college and career pathways, student achievement, community partnerships, and continued momentum across academics, athletics, activities, and the arts.
Prattling of An Old Woman Part Two: Building the Future Together
In Part One, we explored the critical pillars of political engagement, economic empowerment, and health and wellness. Now we turn to the foundations that complete our blueprint: education, housing stability, social accountability, and the enduring spirit that has always carried us, as a people, forward.
SkyRose Empowering Gardens Foundation Provides A Platform To Empower Medical Professionals To Build Profitable Aesthetic Businesses
Dr. Chakika Williams said she got started in the aesthetics and wellness industry through her passion for healthcare, confidence restoration, and a desire to create opportunities for communities that are often overlooked in the Aesthetic business space.
Advocate Health Care builds on Neighborhood Care
Advocate Health Care builds on Neighborhood Care expansion, bringing network to six South Side sites this spring. New locations expand access to same-day care in trusted community spaces
