homepage
Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association
Brian Faulkner, principal of Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove, Illinois, will serve as president of the Illinois Principals Association for the 2026–2027 school year.
ICJIA Invests Nearly $51 Million in Fourth Round Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Grants to Empower Historically Underserved Communities
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 147 grants to organizations totaling $50.8 million in the latest round of Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program funding. These grants continue the state’s commitment to uplifting communities that have experienced systemic racism and historic disinvestment.
Make your story part of history: Illinois Voices 250 hosting community recording sessions to chronicle personal stories in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Illinoisans are invited to chronicle their stories, memories and reflections in audio recordings that will be permanently archived at the U.S. Library of Congress during a series of community recording sessions scheduled for this summer.
Open Auditions for Death by Design Play at South Suburban College's Kindig Performing Arts Center
The Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) at South Suburban College (SSC) invites community members to audition for its upcoming production of Death by Design, a witty and entertaining comedy-mystery by acclaimed playwright Rob Urbinati, directed by Heather Young.
Partnership for College Completion Receives Grant from ECMC Foundation to Strengthen Higher Education in Prison Across Illinois
The Partnership for College Completion (PCC) has received an 18-month planning and coalition-building grant from ECMC Foundation to support expansion of equitable, high-quality higher education opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated Illinoisans.
Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Marks 250th Anniversary with Program on Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence
Recently, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos[RC1] , hosted an educational program highlighting the Chicago History Museum’s rare print of the Declaration of Independence.
National Grocery Retail for All Summit Highlights Solutions
The Food Systems for the Future Institute (FSFI) with Chef José Andrés serving as Honorary Co-Host, convened the 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit, a national gathering of more than 200 attendees representing 186 organizations and 41 states, focused on identifying, elevating, and accelerating solutions that strengthen grocery retail and expand access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved communities.
The 37th Annual GhanaFest® Returns to Chicago on July 25th Following One-Year Hiatus
The 37th Annual GhanaFest®, presented by the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC) and sponsored by PassportPay, will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Washington Park. For nearly four decades, GhanaFest® has brought together thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate Ghana's vibrant culture through food, music, art, fashion, business, and family-friendly activities.
Exelon Foundation STEM Academies Wrap in Chicago, Connecting 100+ Students to Energy Careers
The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy for Girls, in conjunction with the Boys to STEM Academy, concluded today in Chicago, bringing together more than 100 Chicago-area high school students for a week of hands-on STEM learning, mentorship and career exploration focused on the future of the energy industry.
UNCF Launches National Campaign to Strengthen HBCU Infrastructures
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is asking the public for help to pass historic multi-million dollar legislation that would undergird infrastructure projects at HBCUs across the nation. The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, which already has significant support from bi-partisan members of Congress, could receive a boost to passage as members of the general public get involved.
Despite Economic Woes A Local Entrepreneur Takes Her Business To Another Level
On a mission to build a strong legacy and create generational wealth all while changing the economic landscape of her community through job creation and beautification, Nikkita Randle of “Twisted Egg Roll” is doing just that.
In Advance of a busy July 4th Holiday the City of Chicago Provides Safety Tips and Encourages Residents and Visitors to Plan Ahead and Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1
The City of Chicago will mark the 4th of July holiday weekend with the multiple events, Cubs games, parades, fireworks at Navy Pier and more. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents to stay vigilant and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.
COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO LAUNCH NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR NEW CHICAGO POLICE SUPERINTENDENT
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) will launch a nationwide search for the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, following yesterday’s announcement that Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire effective July 15th.
One Year After OBBB, DPI Chair Hernandez, Rep. Ford, Mayor Hoskins, Lt. Governor Candidate Mitchell: No Illinoisan Should Go Hungry
One year after Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law, Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) Chair Lisa Hernandez, State Representative La Shawn Ford, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins, and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell slammed the bill’s cuts to social safety net programs, including food assistance cuts that kicked more than 360,000 low-income Illinoisans off the program.
