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Legislation Aims To Provide Equitable Funding To Public Universities
Legislation currently in the Illinois House seeks to make funding public universities more equitable. Illinois Senate Bill 813/Illinois House Bill 1581, The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act, would make the Illinois Board of Higher Education responsible for distributing all general operating expenses for public universities using a statewide funding formula. The legislation was introduced by Illinois State Senator Kimberly Lightford and Illinois State Representative Carol Ammons.
The Support Group Hosts Lunch With A Leader
More than 300 Chicago Public School students had the opportunity to have lunch with industry, community and business leaders. The event was hosted by the Support Group, with the goal of giving the students direct access to professionals from various sectors.
Comedian And Actor Lil Rel Howery Leads Storytime At Nia Family Center
Comedian and Actor Lil Rel Howery recently read the book, Raindrops to Rainbows, to preschool aged children at the Nia Family Center, located at 744 N. Monticello, on the city’s West side. The story time was part of a partnership with Chicago Commons, Share Our Spare and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Michael Reese Health Trust Gives Support For A Healthier Illinois
Michael Reese Hospital was founded in 1881 in the city’s Bronzeville community as a space for people who faced barriers to healthcare. What resulted is that the hospital built a broader community that made healthcare accessible to all people. The Michael Reese Health Trust was established around 30 years ago when Michael Reese Hospital was closed, as a way to carry the hospital’s mission forward. Now the Michael Reese Health Trust is supporting organizations and providers that make access to reproductive and sexual healthcare more available to people who need those services the most.
La Rabida Children’s Advocacy Center Celebrates 40 Years of Healing and Hope for more than 10,000 Local Children Impacted by Abuse and Trauma
La Rabida Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is proud to celebrate 40 years of providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to children and families impacted by child abuse and violence. Since its start in 1986, La Rabida CAC has served more than 10,000 children and has become a trusted resource for some of the region’s most vulnerable children, helping them find safety, support, and a path toward healing.
Thirty Years of Runaway Property Taxes Demand Action
Since I came into this office in 1998 there’s been one constant, the inexorable rise of property tax bills. To better understand why, my office conducted a 30-year analysis of property tax data. The findings make clear the current system is broken.
New Ventra-Divvy Pilot Promotion
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Pace Suburban Bus, and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) are making it even easier to get around Chicago by adding a new bonus to riders who purchase a 30-day CTA/Pace pass. Today, the Chicago Transit Board approved the Intergovernmental Agreement between CTA and the City of Chicago. The promotional product is expected to launch later in April.
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE® RETURNS APRIL 11 TO WELCOME SPRING
The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Parade® presented by Events DC, returns to Constitution Ave. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a lineup of vibrant floats, giant helium balloons and lively performances.
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers of Postal Service Changes That May Affect Tax Filing Deadlines
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers about changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks that could affect tax filing deadlines in 2026.
Giannoulias Hosting First-Ever Free Business Services Resource Fair to Support Illinois Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is inviting entrepreneurs, small business owners and aspiring founders to attend the office’s first-ever free Business Services Resource Fair, an event designed to help Illinoisans turn business ideas into real opportunities.
"10x10": Off-White™ Icons Reimagined; 10 trailblazing global Creatives reshape 10 Off-White™ icons
Off-White™ is pleased to announce 10x10: Off-White™ Icons Reimagined. This new, provocative project presents the 10 most recognizable icons from the Off-White™ archives as blank canvases, newly reimagined by 10 trailblazing global creatives.
Michael Reese Health Trust Announces First $1 Million in Grants from Prairie State Access Fund
The Michael Reese Health Trust announced the first round of grants from the Prairie State Access Fund, awarding $1 million in flexible funding to four organizations across Illinois’ reproductive and sexual healthcare ecosystem: Chicago Abortion Fund, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Repro TLC, and the Red Tent Fund.
CELEBRITY STYLIST AND CULTURAL TASTEMAKER SCOT LOUIE CURATES TREND COLLECTION FOR SHEIN
SHEIN, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is teaming up with cultural tastemaker and celebrity stylist Scot Louie to bring the season's most exciting spring trends: Mermaidcore, Quiet Luxe, Elevated Athleisure, Boho Chic, Y3K, Preppy Rebel and Poetcore. Known for shaping how the modern generation approaches personal style across fashion, beauty, and digital culture, Louie brings a distinct, perspective-driven approach to the collaboration.
BET LAUNCHES THE CREATOR STUDIO WITH "THE JASON LEE SHOW" AS FLAGSHIP SERIES FROM NEW DIGITAL-FIRST PLATFORM
BET announced the launch of the BET Creator Studio, a dedicated space where culture-forward creators come to amplify their content with the power of the BET brand behind them. THE JASON LEE SHOW will serve as the marquee series, which was launched Wednesday, April 8, on BET.com and BET's official YouTube channel.