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City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering
It is official: City Colleges of Chicago has launched its new School of Engineering, marking a major expansion of its commitment to STEM education and naming Dr. Doris Espiritu as the inaugural Districtwide Dean – Head of the School of Engineering.
9th Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards Honors 37 Young Poets from Across the State
Illinois Humanities, in partnership with Brooks Permissions, the Poetry Foundation, and the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, an annual competition for Illinois poets in grades K–12. The 25 winners and 12 honorable mentions were chosen from 867 submissions from 187 schools across the state.
Consider All Costs Before Buying
When people budget for major purchases like homes or vehicles, the focus often falls on the purchase price alone. Yet, what trips up many buyers are the extra costs that come after the deal is signed. Ignoring these expenses can strain budgets and turn what seemed like a blessing into a financial burdening curse.
Medical Tests for Diagnosing Alzheimer's
There is no single test that can definitively determine whether a person has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Diagnosing these complex conditions requires a careful combination of diagnostic tools, clinical evaluations, imaging, and laboratory testing. Physicians rely on a comprehensive assessment that includes medical history, physical exams, cognitive and behavioral assessments, brain scans, and sometimes even spinal fluid or blood tests.
How Chicago homebuyers can save on a down payment
While there is a lot of uncertainty around the housing market in 2025, affordability still remains a top challenge for homebuyers – especially first-time home buyers who, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey, often cite the upfront costs of homeownership[1] as the biggest barrier to homeownership. And a 2023 study from LendingTree shows that while 39% of homebuyers nationwide use financial assistance[2], around 22% look to their friends and family for help vs. tapping into available local resources.
South Suburban College Cosmetology Services Now Open to the Public
South Holland, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is excited to announce that its Cosmetology school is officially open to the public for the fall semester. Conveniently located within SSC’s Main Campus, the program offers a wide range of affordable beauty and personal care services provided by SSC’s talented Cosmetology students under the supervision of licensed instructors.
Giannoulias’ Audit Uncovers Forest Park Police Department Sharing License Plate Reader Data with Customs and Border Protection a Violation of State Law
For the second time in recent weeks, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has uncovered that Illinois license plate camera data has been shared with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and has ordered that access be shut off.
Music Festival Supports Travel Adventures Of Austin Youth
Crystal Dyer founded Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures (CAYTA) in 2015, after losing her grandson to gun violence. She was called to do something to help the youth in the community in Austin. It was the place where she raised her sons as a single mother, but realized times had changed. She had the idea to get the young people out of the community so they could learn about opportunities and careers, with the hope, that kind of exposure would help them make better choices.
COOK COUNTY CLERK MONICA GORDON ENVISIONS A MORE EFFICIENT CLERK’S OFFICE
Monica Gordon has been the Cook County Clerk since December of 2024. When Gordon first took office, she assembled a transition team, which consisted of a cross section of business, labor and civic leaders, not just across Cook County, but from across the country. Gordon wanted those leaders to help develop a blueprint on how to make the office more streamlined and implement things that would make it easier for the constituents.
Esperanza Community Services Continues To Help Children And Families
Esperanza Community Services was founded in 1969 to provide children with developmental disabilities access to quality education. With limited options at the time, a group of parents understood the importance of that kind of access to help their children thrive. They decided to create spaces rooted in inclusion, dignity and possibility. More than 50 years later, Esperanza Community Services continues to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in order to help them lead fulfilling, independent lives, with a strong focus on Spanish speaking communities.
Company Provides Technological Support To Seniors
Generation Connect was founded in October 2020, as a capstone project while Candace Walker was pursuing her master’s degree from the University of Southern California. Originally, it was designed to be an in-person service where teens could provide support to seasoned adults, the services would include lawn care, pet care and some technological support. Seeing a need to pivot, Walker decided that Generation Connect should focus on virtual technology support, in an effort to also combat the loneliness and isolation people were feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. What resulted was a company that was able to scale to provide nationwide service.
Content Creator Connects Entrepreneurs And Creatives Through Networking Event
Jordan Sweet has built an audience as a content creator, and he is using his platform to highlight people and places in the community. As a multihyphenate, Sweet has been able to bridge the gap between the community and businesses and telling impactful stories.
Cook County Public Health: Don't Let Your Guard Down Against West Nile Virus
Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions against mosquitoes, which carry the potentially deadly West Nile virus. The risk of human West Nile virus infection remains high in suburban Cook County.
Black Bench Chicago Welcomes 30 Emerging Leaders into 3rd Cohort
Black Bench Chicago is proud to announce that 30 dynamic young leaders have been selected to join the organization’s 3rd cohort. These individuals come from every corner of the city, bringing with them a wide range of experience in business, community engagement, and public service.
