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MY DAD: THE MAN: BLACK DAUGHTERS IN PRAISE OF THEIR FATHERS
At a time when the narrative around Black fatherhood too often centers on absence, My Dad: The Man: Black Daughters in Praise of Their Fathers tells a different and long overdue story. Arriving just in time for Father's Day 2026, this powerful anthology brings together 25 Black daughters to honor the 26 fathers who made them who they are — and in doing so, offers the world a portrait of Black fatherhood it has rarely seen. Visit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3P3736V
Rich Township High School District 227 Celebrates a Year of Growth, Opportunity, and Student Success
As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, Rich Township High School District 227 is celebrating a year of measurable academic progress, expanded college and career pathways, student achievement, community partnerships, and continued momentum across academics, athletics, activities, and the arts.
$300M State-of-the-Art Hospital Coming To Chicago’s South Side
Advocate Health Care marked a major milestone in its long-term commitment to Chicago’s South Side with the groundbreaking of a new, $300 million, state-of-the-art community hospital at the former U.S. Steel South Works site near the lakefront.
IL State Rep. Du Buclet Supports Balanced Budget that Invests in Working Families, Economic Growth, and Community Stability
State Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet, D-Chicago, supported a balanced Fiscal Year 2027 budget that protects essential services, strengthens Illinois’ economy, and makes targeted investments in working families, education, public safety, and health care.
ComEd to Provide $2.5 Million in Bill Relief to Help Small Businesses Offset Rising PJM Supply Costs
ComEd, together with its community partners, announced $2.5 million in new bill assistance that will soon be available to help eligible business customers cope with higher PJM supply costs during the summer. Backed by Exelon, ComEd’s parent company, this extension of last year’s Customer Relief Fund will offer a one-time, matching grant of up to $500 to eligible small- and medium-sized business customers located within ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory.
CPS Magnet Schools Reach Record-Breaking National Honors for Academic Excellence
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is celebrating a historic milestone as 10 magnet schools across the District have been named 2026 Schools of Excellence or Schools of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). This achievement marks the highest number of CPS magnet schools ever to receive these prestigious national honors in a single year. In addition, a CPS magnet high school attained national recognition as a certified magnet demonstration school. Finally, one CPS principal has been recognized as the 2026 Regional VI Principal of the Year, representing a 12-state region across the Midwest.
FIELDS GOOD LAUNCHES COOKIES WITH BENEFITS, BACKED BY $1.8M FROM FEMALE FOUNDERS FUND
Fields Good, a new functional cookie brand founded by Ashley Fields, daughter of Debbi Fields (founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies), and Kim Anderson, debuts today with three ready-to-eat cookies designed to support focus, protein, and sleep without sacrificing taste or texture. Backed by a $1.8 million pre-seed round led by Female Founders Fund, the brand introduces a new kind of cookie: one that delivers the nostalgic, homestyle experience people love, with smart ingredients designed for how they want to feel. Pre-order is available today at fieldsgood.co.
(BPRW) TAVIS SMILEY” RANKED AS THE TOP-RATED TALK RADIO SHOW FOR PROGRESSIVE AUDIENCES IN AMERICA BY TALKERS MAGAZINE
(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES: SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. announced today that “Tavis Smiley,” the nationally syndicated radio talk show, ranked #14 (the highest-rated talk show hosted by an African American) on the “2026 TALKERS Heavy Hundred.” TALKERS (commonly referred to as “TALKERS magazine”) is America’s leading trade publication for the talk media industry. Last year, “Tavis Smiley” ranked #16. Since then, the show has expanded its national syndication onto almost 50 radio stations across the United States, including the country’s three largest radio markets.
STOKE Shoes Launches Limited-Edition 2FIDDY Sneaker Honoring America's 250th Anniversary: RED WIDE & BLUE
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, STOKE Shoes is marking the historic milestone the only way it knows how: by building something for the men who keep the country moving.
General Assembly Passes Giannoulias Measure Targeting Emerging Distracted Driving Threats from AI Wearable Technology
The Illinois General Assembly has approved legislation backed by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to modernize Illinois distracted driving laws by addressing the use of artificial intelligence smart glasses and other emerging technologies behind the wheel.
June is National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s leading financier of affordable housing developments and homebuyer down payment assistance, is reminding residents about the tools and resources available to achieve the dream of homeownership in Illinois.
Thornton Township High School District 205 Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology
ZeroEyes, creators of the leading multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, today announced the deployment of its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution by Illinois’ Thornton Township High School District 205. The district has added ZeroEyes to its multi-layered safety program to help mitigate the threat of gun-related violence.
The Obama Presidential Center Unveils Official Portrait of President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama by internationally renowned artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby Weaving together archival i
The Obama Foundation unveiled the first official portrait of President and Mrs. Obama, painted by Njideka Akunyili Crosby. The painting is exhibited in the Museum's Hope and Change Lobby, a public space that requires no ticket.
National Summit in Chicago to Spotlight and Scale Solutions Expanding Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food
Applications Open for $100,000 Innovation Award Co-hosted by Food Systems for the Future Institute (FSFI), with Chef José Andrés serving as Honorary Co-Host, and organized in partnership with the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, The Food Trust, and the University of Illinois Chicago, the 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit will convene national leaders to advance practical solutions that strengthen grocery retail and expand access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved communities across the United States.
