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IPhA applauds historic passage of HB1697: The Prescription Drug Affordability Act
The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) celebrates the General Assembly’s passage of HB1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, a landmark achievement in the fight to protect patients, enhance transparency, and preserve access to pharmacy care across Illinois.
Lisa Hurley's Book Space To Exhale Offers a Timely Blueprint Encouraging Rest, Healing and Liberation for Black Women
Three-time Anthem Award-winning activist, writer, and Reiki Master Lisa Hurley announces the release of her début book, Space To Exhale, a powerful and poetic ode to rest as the foundation of radical self-love for Black women. Timed intentionally, the book will launch on June 17, 2025, to align with celebrating Juneteenth, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and the second anniversary of The Great Exhale, the wellness community founded by Hurley that centers Black women's healing, joy, and rest.
COCO DE MER COLLECTION: One of the Rarest and Most Precious Natural Scents in the World, Launches in the US
Enshrouded in local myth and legend, the gigantic coco de mer palms yield the key ingredient at the heart of the Coco de Mer Collection: the biggest and most exquisite seed on earth. It's distinctly sensual, feminine shape, intoxicating aroma and true aphrodisiac properties have inspired Seychelles legends for millennia. Collectors this rare perfume will experience its enchantment, while helping conserve the 5,000 fiercely protected coco de mer palms.
New Book "Create Your Own Table" Empowers Readers to Discover Their Purpose and Lead with Intention
Author, speaker, and transition coach Heather Dolland Tamam announces the release of her transformative new book, Create Your Own Table: A Guide to Discovering Your Purpose.
Fawn Weaver Makes History as Third African American Woman Inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame
Fawn Weaver, best known as "The People's CEO" and the visionary founder behind the Uncle Nearest portfolio of brands, has been officially inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame for 2025—becoming only the third African American woman in history to receive this honor. The prestigious recognition celebrates Weaver's groundbreaking contributions to brand-building, cultural storytelling, and purpose-driven leadership that have redefined the landscape of modern marketing.
Majority of Youth Overdose Deaths from 2018 to 2022 Were Driven by Fentanyl Alone
Fatal drug overdoses among youth aged 15 to 24 in the United States involving synthetic opioids alone—not mixed with other substances—soared by 168 percent over the five-year time period of 2018 to 2022, a new study shows. Published online today in the journal Pediatrics, the work also found that youth overdose rates and drug combinations varied significantly across age, sex and race/ethnicity.
Every Black Life Matters Launches the Clarity Project
In response to the Trump Administration's recent efforts to reassess federal funding for higher education, Every Black Life Matters (EBLM) is proud to announce the development of a bold, solutions-based initiative to help K–12 institutions and colleges nationwide meet new federal compliance standards.
Congressman Danny K. Davis Applauds Reintroduction of Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), original author of the Second Chance Act of 2008, proudly announced the reintroduction of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan, bicameral effort to bolster reentry services across the nation. Introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Davis and Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) and in the Senate by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), the legislation renews vital programs that support returning citizens with housing, career development, and behavioral health services.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CELEBRATES $8.7 MILLION “SOUL CITY WEST” CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE PROJECT COMPLETION IN AUSTIN
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Department of Transportation, 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro, 37th Ward Alderwoman Emma Mitts and Austin community partners to cut the ribbon on an $8.7 million streetscape improvement project along Chicago Avenue in the Austin neighborhood – part of the area’s revitalized “Soul City” corridor.
IDNR, conservation police urge life jacket use and sober boating
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they're on the water and to only operate boats while sober.
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF REENTRY AND DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES RELEASE WOMEN’S REENTRY CENTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Mayor's Office of Reentry, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family and Supportive Services (DFSS), released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish the City's first Community Reentry Support Center (CRSC) exclusively for women impacted by the criminal legal system. This groundbreaking initiative follows last month’s reentry summit, “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: A Unified Path to Hope and Reentry,” which brought together nearly 250 reentry professionals from across Chicago on April 30th to address the complex challenges faced by returning residents, with a special focus on the unique needs of women.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the inaugural membership of the Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group (CFSWG), a newly formed, cross-sector body tasked with identifying strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce long-term budget gaps, and ensure the City’s finances are positioned for a stable and sustainable future.
Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on Major Development in Southern Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) joined the City of Marion and leaders from around Southern Illinois to break ground on an approximately 550,000-square-foot retail, entertainment and hospitality development in Marion – the first Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond Project in Illinois.
An Ounce of Prevention….
Elder financial exploitation is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., costing older Americans an estimated $36.5 billion annually. As people age, they often become targets of financial abuse due to cognitive decline, social isolation, or accumulated assets. Vigilance, education, and proactive planning are key to protecting seniors from falling victim to this deeply personal crime.
