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Bill Winston Ministries Announces 2026 International Faith Conference, Uniting Believers from Around the World
Drs. Bill and Veronica Winston, along with Bill Winston Ministries, announce their Annual International Faith Conference (IFC). For six incredible days, September 13–18, 2026, world-renowned speakers and musical artists will impact the lives of men, women and young people on the campus of Living World Christian Center, 7600 W. Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, Illinois, by reconnecting them with and elevating their faith. Thousands of attendees from around the world are anticipated to participate in the conference, both in-person and online. The conference is free and open to the public. Free conference registration can be completed online here
Chicago Entrepreneur Graduates from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Program
Sometimes the next chapter isn't about rebuilding what was lost. It's about building what you've been preparing for all along.
Advocate Health Care Named Official HealthCare Partner of Chicago State University
Advocate Health Care and Chicago State University (CSU) today announced a new multiyear partnership naming Advocate Health Care the official healthcare partner of CSU Athletics, building on a growing collaboration focused on healthcare education, workforce development and improved health outcomes across Chicago's South Side. The partnership comes as CSU enters its historic first football season as the only NCAA Division I football program in the city of Chicago. The announcement was made during CSU's annual Back-to-School Parade.
Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos Hosts Second Annual Second Chance Summit
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos announced that she will host her annual Second Chance Summit, a countywide initiative to ensure that the legal right to expungement and record sealing is not only guaranteed in statute, but accessible in practice to every eligible Cook County resident.
IDPH Reaffirms Existing Child Immunization Schedule Based on Science
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that the state’s existing endorsement of the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule remains unchanged, despite a federal executive order this week seeking to make changes to established vaccine guidance. IDPH notes that years of study confirm the vaccines on the existing child and adolescent schedule are safe and effective in keeping children healthy and protecting them from the effects of serious preventable illnesses.
The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival Free Events To Be Held September 17-19, 2026 At Hamilton Park, Chicago
The 27th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd Street on September 17–19, 2026. This year’s festival celebrates the next generation of creative musicians while honoring the centennial legacies of Oscar Brown Jr., John Coltrane, and Miles Davis. All music performed will be original compositions by the featured performers.
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2027 CLASS OF THE IMPACT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Chicago Urban League (CUL) announced the 2027 class of its IMPACT Leadership Development Program, welcoming 37 accomplished professionals whose work spans some of the most consequential institutions, industries, and issues shaping Chicago. The fellows were nominated by their employer and selected through a rigorous application process. The nine-month program equips mid-career professionals with the skills and networks needed to lead effectively — both within their workplace and across the greater Chicago community.
Cook County Clerk Announces Free Property Tax Redemption Help Desk in Partnership with Legal Aid Chicago
Cook County residents who have legal questions about the county's complex property tax redemption process will soon have access to free legal guidance through a new Property Tax Redemption Help Desk, Clerk Monica Gordon announced today.
Black Business Power Summit: ILBCC Calls for Unified Economic Action to Close Illinois’ Business and Wealth Gap
The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) will convene its 21st Annual Statewide Conference on September 9–10 at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Hotel, 1300 Broadway Avenue, Hazel Crest, bringing together the state’s most influential Black business, civic, and economic leaders for a high‑stakes call to collective action.
Cook County 3rd District to Host Annual Men’s & Families’ Health & Resource Fair
The Cook County 3rd District will host its Annual Men’s & Families’ Health & Resource Fair on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at New Life Covenant Church Southeast, 7621 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.
SBA Offers Relief to Illinois Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms Low-interest disaster loans now available
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Illinois small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by severe storms occurring July 27. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request received from Governor JB Pritzker on Aug. 17.
Malcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago to honor a champion of education and name its new Malcolm X College West Campus Community Center after a trailblazer U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis
Malcolm X College (MXC) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are proud to announce the official naming ceremony of a brand-new community center at Malcolm X College West Campus (MXCW), its satellite campus, after The Honorable U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis for his decades of support for City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College and residents of Chicago's West Side on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Urban One to Launch "ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience"--a Multi-City Tour Bringing the Cultural Power of the HBCU Yard to Life
Urban One, the nation's largest distributor of Black and Urban content, today announced the official launch of ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a multi-city engagement tour celebrating the culture, community, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Originally born as a digital sanctuary, ONE Yard is stepping outside of the screen and hitting the ground to deliver immersive, live on-campus experiences at Bowie State University on August 27 and Clark Atlanta University on September 2.
How to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
Indiana homeowners and renters in Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne counties with uninsured damage to their primary home, personal property loss or disaster-related emergency needs due to the August storms, tornadoes and flooding may apply for FEMA assistance.
