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‘Phantom’ Of The Opera Actor Brings His Authentic Self To The Role
Isaiah Bailey’s first stage experience came when he was 10 years old and attended an opera camp while growing up in Little Rock, Ark. In high school, he was introduced to musical theatre and from there, he really got thrown into theatre.
Cultivating A Positive Outlook Going Into The New Year
With so many things going on, not just locally, but globally, it can be difficult to find the silver lining. Finding ways to cultivate a positive outlook can help create a mindset shift going into the New Year.
From Prison to Prosperity: Ken Johnson’s Real Talk Story Anchors Joseph Business School Panel
Kenneth Johnson is as real as it gets. After serving three prison sentences, he vowed during his third stint that he would never go back. Determined to rebuild his life, Johnson tried the family restaurant business, maintenance work, and construction, but none of those jobs fit. At 50, he took a leap of faith and opened Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Que in the city’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Illinois Joins Multistate Enforcement Action for SAFE Act Violation
A mortgage loan originator (“MLO”) has received serious sanctions and fines from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and 20 additional state financial regulatory agencies that accused him of directing another person to take required education on his behalf and taking the credit for himself.
Finding Meaning and Connection During the Holidays with Alzheimer’s
The holidays are often a time of joy, connection, and shared memories, but they can also bring added stress, disappointment, or sadness. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, the season may heighten feelings of loss as familiar traditions and abilities change. Caregivers, too, may feel overwhelmed as they try to balance long-standing holiday customs with caregiving responsibilities and safety concerns.
Be Ye Ever So Prepared…
Scripture reminds us that life is uncertain and that tomorrow is not promised. Still, nothing prepares a parent for the sorrow of losing a child. That pain is often magnified when the child who dies was also the trustee, executor, or decision-maker in the parent’s estate plan—the very person relied upon for care and protection in later years. In such moments, grief is frequently compounded by confusion and unanswered questions, especially when no backup plan exists.
Insulin Isn't Enough. Nutrition Can Transform Type 1 Diabetes.
I was 16 when I ended up in a hospital bed and heard three words that changed my life: type 1 diabetes. What I didn't know then -- and what too few doctors acknowledge today -- is that dietary changes are often the best way to combat the disease.
Rep. Evans Celebrates Launch of Chicago State University Football Program and Vision for the Future
State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-Chicago) is celebrating the historic launch of the Chicago State University (CSU) football program, hailing it as a vital step toward ensuring the university’s long-term sustainability and the prosperity of Chicago’s South Side.
Comcast Awards Project SYNCERE with $15,000 Grant to Support STEM Education for Students in Chicago
Comcast today announced a $15,000 grant to Project SYNCERE’s STEM in Motion program to support Chicago students in their pursuit of STEM-related fields. The company also donated 25 laptops to graduates of Project SYNCERE’s ENpowered program, which provides students with an introduction to engineering.
CPD TO ESCORT FOUR HUGE REINDEER TOW TRUCKS FULL OF TOYS AND ELECTRONICS TO SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO RECENTLY LOST HIS MOTHER TO VIOLENCE
Early Walker and Kevin Corcoran of E&R Towing- will surprise the family of a seven-year-old boy who recently lost his mother, Romeca Meeks-Blackmon, to gun violence, with a full-scale Christmas full of Toys, Electronics, and X-Mas decorations for their home. Walker and Corcoran will be joined by members of the Chicago Police Department and community leaders. Walker and Corcoran will also present a $3500.00 check to the mother of Meeks-Blackmon to assist with her guardianship of her grandson.
OVER 700 CONFIRMED SOUTHLAND KIDS TO LINE UP EARLY FOR POPULAR CHICAGO AREA-BASED CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVEAWAY
The Village of Matteson President Sheila Chalmers-Currin and Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan will be joined by State, County, the Village of Matteson Board of Trustees, the Rich Township Board of Trustees, locally elected officials and by over 700 incredibly happy children in a successful holiday giveaway and programming that has made its way to the south suburbs.
LYNWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MAYOR TO SURPRISE 8-YEAR OLD BOY BORN WITH HYPOPLASTIC SYNDROME WITH MEGA CHRISTMAS DAYS AFTER HIS FATHER’S DEATH
Jada D. Curry-Mayor of the Village of Lynwood- along with Lynwood Police Chief and the entire Lynwood Police Department will surprise 8-year-old Keyjuan Andrewin with thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts on what has been a traumatic holiday season for he and his family. Keyjuan and his family are scheduled to enter Lynwood Village Hall at 2:15 PM.
Stitch Fix Unveils the Top Trends of Women’s Fashion in 2025 and the Style Shift to Watch for in 2026
Stitch Fix, the leading online personal styling service, today revealed the top trends and style influences on women’s fashion of 2025. Drawing from its billions of client data points on style and fit preferences, and insights from Stitch Fix’s Stylists, the styling service also announced Chili Red as its 2026 Color of the Year and the fashion shift expected to define the year ahead.
Five Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2025
The year 2025 brought major progress in Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis, and care. From new testing options to lifestyle insights, these developments are helping reshape what’s possible for people living with the disease.
