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How to Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare's Open Enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging beneficiaries to start browsing plans early and to get trusted advice through the state's Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
Illinois Department of Central Management Services Personnel Academy Receives National Award for Innovation in Customer Service and Experience
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has received the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) Innovation in State Government: Customer Service and Experience Award for the CMS Personnel Academy, a statewide initiative designed to strengthen human resources services across Illinois state government.
Make Your Vote Count
I recently discussed the upcoming election with friends. As usual, emotions and voices were elevated. To outsiders, we may have sounded like an angry bunch ready to fight. But among my friends, raised voices fueled by political passion are common. They go together like a hand and glove!
Bally’s Chicago Marks Three Years with $30,000 in Donations to Local Nonprofits
Bally’s Chicago just recently celebrated three years at Medinah Temple, and as part of the anniversary, the team recently recognized three Chicago organizations with a total of $30,000 in donations to support their work in the community.
The public is invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Malcolm X College West Campus and Danny K. Davis Community Center
The public is invited to attend the Malcolm X College West Campus ribbon cutting in celebration of the grand reopening of its Community Center. This event is hosted by Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Public Buildings Commission (PBC) of Chicago.
Rotary Clubs Unite for the World’s Largest Polio Walk on World Polio Day
The Rotary International Clubs will unite on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated initiative bringing together Rotary members, Rotaractors, community organizations, public officials, families, and supporters across multiple communities.
Blueprint Capital Advisors CEO Jacob Walthour Jr. to Receive Financial Empowerment & Equity Honor in New Jersey
Blueprint Capital Advisors announced today that Jacob Walthour Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Capital Advisors and Founder of Power100 by Blueprint Capital Advisors, will be recognized as the Financial Empowerment & Equity Honoree at the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Centennial Gala in New Jersey.
Look Before You Leap
It’s been a minute since I have written a column on financial planning. So, this week I want to return to the original reason I committed to writing this column. Yes, it is my intent to always provide you, the readers, with information intended to increase your knowledge about a specific subject or at least provoke you into thinking about what I present. This week is no different.
Nearly 100 Guests Brave the Rain to Celebrate the Opening of expeRHEEnce, a Candle Bar in South Shore
Nearly 100 family members, friends, community leaders, elected officials and other special guests gathered on a Sunday despite the rain to celebrate the ribbon cutting and opening of expeRHEEnce, a Candle Bar, at 1917 E. 79th St. in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The strong turnout reflected the community’s support for owner and senior Scentologist Syreeta Talbert and her vision to create a welcoming destination centered on creativity, connection, and memorable experiences.
Bears fan undergoing breast cancer treatment helped unfurl pink ribbon at Soldier Field
More than 60,000 football fans cheered as Lynwood resident Brenda Mayfield-Anderson, 63, who is nearing the end of chemotherapy for stage 1 breast cancer, joined nine other Advocate Health Care breast cancer patients and survivors to unfurl a giant pink ribbon at halftime of the Oct. 4 Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field.
LOVE & PROTECT WISDOM CALLS ON CHICAGO TO LIGHT THE CITY PURPLE AND SUPPORT CHILDREN IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Chicago’s skyline will glow purple this October as Love & Protect Wisdom (LPW) launches its second annual “Tower Over Domestic Violence” campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence and support children and young people who have lost a parent or primary caregiver to domestic violence homicide.
CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY CELEBRATES 1,000TH HOMEOWNER THROUGH THE AGENCY’S CHOOSE TO OWN PROGRAM
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) celebrated a milestone for its Choose to Own (CTO) Homeownership Program by honoring Derenda Bradley, the program's 1,000th homeowner, at her newly purchased home in the Roseland community. Launched in 2002, CTO allows qualified public housing families and Housing Choice Voucher participants to put a portion of their rent payments toward building equity that offsets a portion of their mortgage, the same way a voucher offsets a portion of rent.
President Preckwinkle Introduces 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation for the Forest Preserves of Cook County
During a special meeting of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation.
American Blues Theater hosts its annual costumed fundraiser HALLOWEEN BOO BASH
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents Halloween Boo Bash, its annual costumed fundraiser benefiting artists’ wages during Season 41. This popular, all-ages celebration features live performances and ghost stories, trick or treating in the theater, contests, seasonal bites and brews, and more. Halloween Boo Bash will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:00pm-7:00pm at the company’s home, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave.