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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.
Resorts World New York City, Nas Announce $2M Shared Donation Toward Construction of The Hip Hop Museum
(Black PR Wire) Resorts World New York City and Nas have announced together they will invest $2 million into the construction of The Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx, reflecting the company’s 15-year history of supporting cultural institutions across the five boroughs. The announcement, made at The Hip Hop Museum’s 2nd Annual Benefit Gala, comes as Resorts World New York City this week promised $2 billion in community benefits as part of its supplemental bid submission, as it seeks to build the largest integrated resort in the United States.
HBCU Green Fund Elevates Global Youth Leadership at COP30 and Launches Power of 10 Climate Action Campaign
The HBCU Green Fund (The Green Fund), in partnership with its youth-led Sustainable Africa Futures Network, hosted a powerful side event connecting 18 countries during the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The gathering showcased a bold model for climate innovation across Africa and the United States and marked the global launch of the organization's Power of 10 Campaign-an ambitious initiative to raise $10 on behalf of every HBCU student to support youth-driven climate projects in frontline communities.
The Apollo x Kwanza Jones Announce "Culture In Motion," a National Roadshow Uniting Communities Through Arts and Empowerment
The Apollo and acclaimed artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Kwanza Jones announced Culture In Motion™, a new National Roadshow launching January 2026 to expand the Apollo's nearly 100-year legacy into communities across the United States. Designed to strengthen cultural access and community connection, the Roadshow brings Apollo programming, creative engagement, and SUPERCHARGED® by Kwanza Jones empowerment experiences directly to neighborhoods nationwide.
ANOK YAI RECEIVES MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE FASHION AWARDS 2025 PRESENTED BY PANDORA
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is pleased to announce that Anok Yai will be honoured as the Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora (TFA), which took place on Monday, 1st Dec. 2025, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. TFA is a vital fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and spotlights the cultural power of fashion, its most iconic moments and the visionary talents pushing boundaries and redefining the industry. The Model of the Year Award recognises the global impact of a model who has dominated the industry over the last 12 months.