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Black-Owned Bookstore In Hyde Park Creates Third Place For Community
Courtney Blesdoe opened Call & Response Books, located at 1390 E. Hyde Park Blvd. in May of 2024. Bledsoe, a lawyer turned bookseller, wanted to open Call & Response Books because she is an avid reader who loves amplifying, celebrating and reading books by and about Black people and other people of color. She said books written by and about Black people and other people of color reflects her own lived experience as a Black woman in this country. She said having a space that enables people to connect with each other, foster community, friendships and relationships is important to her.
First Ladies Health Initiative Hosts Event Focused On Maternal Health
The First Ladies Health Initiative will host its Maternal Health Panel and Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20th, at Imani Village, located at 901 E. 95th St.
Organization Provides Resources For Those Experiencing Homelessness
The North Side Housing and Supportive Services (NSHSS) was founded in 1983 by residents and churches in the Lakeview neighborhood to address the rising number of people experiencing homelessness. It began in a church basement and more than 40 years later, the North Side Housing and Supportive Services has served hundreds of the Chicago population by providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, health care and other wraparound services. Peter Marchese, Board President of North Side Housing and Supportive Services, took time to answer questions about NSHSS, which has grown into a $3 million organization.
South Chicago Dance Theatre Set To Perform At Governors State University
The South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) will present its Governors State University debut at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27th, at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, Ill.
Urban Market Exchange Offers Small Business Owners A Place To Grow
Working with small businesses is something that Quandra Speights is passionate about. She decided to follow her passion and work in the community to support economic and workforce development with an organization that helps and supports small businesses in disadvantaged communities. Her experience going through that organization’s entrepreneurship program and another program through the YWCA led her to develop the Urban Market Exchange.
Cook County Confirms Measles Case
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the second suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a 4-year-old child, a suburban Cook County resident who is not vaccinated. Public health officials believe the case was acquired during international travel. CCDPH is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed, in collaboration with Illinois Department of Public Health and Chicago Department of Public Health. The following location is a point of public exposure:
Roseland Ceasefire Encouraged by Decrease in Gun Violence Despite Federal Cuts
"What he (Trump) should be focused on is that there are 30,000 deaths from handguns across the United States every year. We can clean up these handguns across America. America has a violence problem. If he wants to be of help, I would also recommend that he sends in the Center for Disease Control. This violence ought to be called a disease, it's nationwide," said U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson on Chicago Tonight, this week.
ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN TO BE JOINED BY MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN JACKSON, AND VARIOUS ELECTED LEADERS IN KICKING OFF THE FIFTH ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Stephanie Coleman-Alderman of the 16th Ward- will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, local Congressmen, State SenatorS, State Representatives, Chicago Aldermen, and Cook County Commissioners’ is kicking off the much-anticipated Fifth Annual Englewood Music Fest. (EMF) Over 5000 people are expected once again to partake in an evening full of love, stellar music performances, awesome food, and beautiful vibes.
RainbowPUSH Coalition and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Distribute 2,000 Bags of Food to Families in Need on Saturday
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is hosting a community gathering and Day of Service in partnership with “Just Serve” a service of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the legendary social justice organization’s Kenwood headquarters, located at 930 E. 50th Street. As part of this initiative, the two organizations will distribute 2,000 bags of food to families in need across Chicagoland, providing a crucial lifeline in these challenging times.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Urges Americans to Unite in Prayer, Solidarity, and Denouncement of Violence on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition urgently calls on all Americans to join in prayer and solidarity, honoring the memory of those lost on 9/11 and standing resolute in the fight against violence.
MATTESON MAYOR TO BECOME THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO HEAD THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
The Illinois Municipal League is announcing the appointment of Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin as its next President of the popular statewide agency. With the appointment, Mayor Chalmers-Currin will become the agency’s first elected African American female President of the 112-year-old municipal organization. The passing of the gavel ceremony will take place on September 20th, 2025, at 12:30 PM at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel on Wacker Drive.
Chicago's Streets Still Moving to America's Historic Rhythms
I started out this year, 2025, in Chicago, honored to give the Martin Luther King Day address at Reverend Jesse Jackson’s big gathering.
ALDERWOMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN WAS JOINED BY MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND OTHER LEADERS TO PRESENT TO THE PUBLIC ENGLEWOOD'S LATEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCLUSIVE OF PREMIER RETAIL SPACES
Stephanie Coleman- Alderman of the 16th Ward of Chicago- will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Thrive Englewood Developers, Community Leaders, Business Leaders, Elected Officials, and Englewood Residents in the unveiling of the all new Thrive Englewood 62 nit residential and retail development.
Adore Me and Jordyn Woods Launch SOFT TOUCH, the Brand's First Affordable Loungewear Collection
Adore Me, a trailblazing lingerie and lifestyle brand known for making style accessible, has teamed up with model, entrepreneur, and style icon Jordyn Woods to launch the SOFT TOUCH Collection, available today at adoreme.com.
