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Chicagoland Apartment Association Announces Statewide Expansion as the Illinois Apartment Association
The Chicagoland Apartment Association (CAA), the region’s leading voice for the rental housing industry, today announced a major organizational rebrand and expansion. Effective immediately, the association will operate as the Illinois Apartment Association (IAA), reflecting its broadened mission, statewide reach, and strengthened commitment to elevating Illinois’ rental housing industry.
Grassroots Unity Movement Draws Thousands Across Illinois, Hears Calls to Expand
United to Revive Ministries reports that its We Are One Tour provided at least 2,000 free meals through partnerships with churches, businesses and volunteers across three counties and eight Illinois communities.
America's First Elected Black Governor Tells Activists, Politicians: 'Don't Stop. You Haven't Gotten There'
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, America’s first elected Black governor, has encouraged an audience of civil and voting rights activists, community organizers and politicians to never stop fighting for the good of other people.
Cook County Public Health: Vaccinate Now Before the Holidays
As families make plans for holiday gatherings, health officials say now is a good time to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV. "It takes two to three weeks for respiratory vaccinations to provide maximum protection in vaccinated individuals. So, this is a perfect time to get vaccinated before gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving," said Dr. Kiran Joshi, chief operating officer of Cook County Department of Public Health.
1,500 CHILDREN TURN ENGLEWOOD VACANT LOTS INTO A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION OF HOPE
More than 1,000 children and family members gathered Saturday on a series of vacant lots at 5900 S. Peoria St. for a community-wide Trunk-or-Treat celebration that transformed a block long associated with vacant land into one filled with costumes, candy, music and neighborhood pride.
Illinois Lottery Launches CASH POP, a New Draw Game Where Just One Number Can Win
Match ONE number to win! The Illinois Lottery is giving players a new way to play with the launch of CASH POP™, a high-frequency draw game where matching a single selected number—or “POP”—can win players cash prizes.
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month End, Englewood Family Scarred by Both Holds Vigil on a Street in the Neighborhood They Have Called Home for More Than 50 Years
As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month come to a close, members of the Fletcher/Heard family, neighbors, survivors, faith leaders, and community advocates will gather at 5 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5740 S. Peoria Street in Englewood, on a street in the neighborhood they have called home for more than 50 years, to honor loved ones, support survivors, and bring attention to issues that continue to impact families throughout Chicago.
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month End, Englewood Family Scarred by Both Holds Vigil on a Street in the Neighborhood They Have Called Home for More Than 50 Years
As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month come to a close, members of the Fletcher/Heard family, neighbors, survivors, faith leaders, and community advocates will gather at 5 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5740 S. Peoria Street in Englewood, on a street in the neighborhood they have called home for more than 50 years, to honor loved ones, support survivors, and bring attention to issues that continue to impact families throughout Chicago.
Two-year pilot will bring mobile testing directly to families in six neighborhoods where many children ages 1 to 3 have not been tested
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), in partnership with Prism Health and United Way of Metro Chicago, is launching a two-year mobile lead testing pilot to bring childhood lead testing directly to six South Side communities where a significant number of children ages 1 to 3 have not been getting tested for lThe Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), in partnership with Prism Health and United Way of Metro Chicago, is launching a two-year mobile lead testing pilot to bring childhood lead testing directly to six South Side communities where a significant number of children ages 1 to 3 have not been getting tested for lead.ead.
As pink ribbons come down, keep paying attention to your breast health
Every October, pink ribbons go up on storefronts, jerseys, and coffee cups across America. By the end of this week, most of them will come down. Breast cancer does not take the rest of the year off, and neither should we.
RE: Hospitalization of Calumet City Mayor and Illinois State Representative Thaddeus M. Jones
On Monday Mayor Jones walked into the emergency room at Northwestern Hospital after experiencing physical complications while working from home.
BUSINESSMAN ANTHONY McCASKILL FILES NOMINATING PETITIONS IN RUN FOR HARVEY MAYOR
Anthony McCaskill-Successful Businessman and Former Harvey Park District President- has filed his necessary nominating petitions in his anticipated run for Mayor of Harvey, Illinois. The City of Harvey Municipal Primary Election is February 23, 2027.
EBONY NAMES 2026 POWER 100 HONOREE COURT FEATURING BRANDY, BYRON ALLEN, FLAU'JAE JOHNSON, KEITH LEE, LENA WAITHE AND VICTOR GLOVER
EBONY named the six members of its 2026 Power 100 Court - the special honorees who will be celebrated on stage at the EBONY Power 100 Gala on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
JIS Fall 2026 Welcomes 11,000 Jewelry Professionals to Miami Beach for Holiday Buying and Connection
JIS Fall 2026 welcomed over 11,000 jewelry professionals to the Miami Beach Convention Center October 16–19, marking a 12% year-over-year increase in attendance. The show brought together jewelry retailers, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond. The four-day show gave buyers a timely opportunity to source inventory ahead of the holiday season, with options to purchase for immediate delivery or place future orders.
