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Jonathan Isaac's Unitus Launches Faith-Forward Activewear
Unitus, the faith-forward apparel brand founded by NBA player Jonathan Isaac, today announced the launch of its first-ever activewear collection for men and women. Designed for performance and rooted in Scripture, the collection debuts with a clear message from 2 Corinthians 5:7: Move by faith, not by sight.
Taraji P. Henson's Seven Daughters Moscato Joins Princess Cruises' Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection
Princess Cruises has announced the addition of Academy Award-nominated actor and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson's beloved Moscato, Seven Daughters, to its Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection. Known for its vibrant, lightly sweet flavor, Seven Daughters is designed to elevate the onboard beverage experience with its tropical fruit and honeysuckle notes.
The Truth Makes Us Free
My grandmother taught me we are all born into a great, unfinished struggle. She meant the struggle for justice. For truth. For dignity.
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Inspires Audiences To Live Life To The Fullest
Grace Capeless started working in theatre when she was young. At age 8, she booked her first Broadway show. Theatre was a big and important part of her upbringing and her family. Her parents met doing a show. She knew she wanted to do theatre when she saw a production of “Godspell” and she immediately fell in love with it. When she found out there was an open call for the show, she begged her parents to let her audition.
Local Man Advocates For Use Of Cryptocurrency
Darren Jamal Heard wants more people on the South Side to utilize cryptocurrency. He uses the group South Side Blockchain to help people understand cryptocurrency and blockchain as a way to more financial empowerment.
ComEd Engages Communities To Encourage EV Adoption
ComEd has partnered with local organizations to engage community members and educate them about electric vehicles (EV) and ComEd’s rebate program at events across the South Suburbs and Chicagoland area.
‘Hairspray’ Mixes Music And Dance With A Timely Message
The Beverly Arts Center’s production of “Hairspray” will take place from Thursday through Sunday, June 12th through Sunday, June 22nd, in the Baffes Theatre.
Karen Slack Prepares For Final Recital Of Her Lyric Unlimited Residency
Karen Slack has been the Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence for the 2024-2025 season. As her time as the artist-in-residence comes to a close, she said it has been a joy to work with the Lyric Unlimited team and be in Chicago.
In God We Must Trust
Just when we thought things could not get any worse, we learn that Congress is debating a sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill,” one of the most alarming provisions in the proposed bill is deep cuts to Medicaid—up to $880 billion over 10 years. These reductions would directly impact millions of older adults who rely on Medicaid to fund long-term care in nursing homes. For families with elderly relatives in care or nearing that stage, early action is essential. I suggest that you give some thought to my suggestions and call on me if you need my help in formulating a caregiver plan.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Hosts Inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) hosted its inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum this week, bringing together developers, housing providers, nonprofit leaders, and other industry experts to discuss the state of housing in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Celebrity Chef Carla Hall and The Fresh Market Team Up to Support Alzheimer’s Association During Month of June
The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to partner with The Fresh Market and celebrity chef, author and TV personality Carla Hall to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June. From June 1-30, The Fresh Market will donate 10% of the purchase price of Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter Tart to the Alzheimer’s Association.
ONYX MEDICAL WELLNESS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING IN CHICAGO’S SOUTH SHORE DURING PRIDE MONTH
Onyx Medical Wellness is proud to announce the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony of its newest health and wellness clinic on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, in Chicago’s historic South Shore neighborhood. Located at 2247 E. 73rd Street, the clinic will serve as a vital community health hub, offering culturally competent care to Black, LGBTQ+, and other underserved populations on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
5th Annual Cook County Juneteenth Illinois Celebration to Be Held June 14th
“Tying It All Together - Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Intersection of Health, Education, Wealth & Justice”
“NO MORE CUTS TO KIDS’ FUTURES”
Today, Popular Democracy, Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, Pastors for Children, faith leaders, impacted families and students from across the country rallied to demand Congress protect public education from damaging cuts to critical funding and programs in the reconciliation bill.
