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Assessor’s Office Hosts Events to Help South and West Side Homeowners Receive Property Tax Savings
The Cook County Assessor’s Office will host three events next week for South and West Side homeowners to check for possible property tax savings.
YOUTH ASSEMBLE 300+ CARE PACKAGES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Students in The Salvation Army Freedom Center's after-school program assembled more than 300 care packages for homeless individuals on December 3, demonstrating that compassion and community service know no age limit.
2024 Cook County Tax Rates Released
The Clerk’s Office has completed the calculation of 2024 property tax rates for nearly 1,000 taxing agencies in Cook County and released its annual tax rate report Friday.
CHRISTMAS IN THE WARDS KICKS OFF IT’S 29TH YEAR WITH MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON & ELECTED OFFICIALS
Christmas in the Wards (CITW) proudly kicks off its 29th year with Mayor Brandon Johnson, leading elected officials from across Chicago, and an extraordinary coalition of corporate sponsors for its annual “Shopping with the Electeds’” event. This special pre-event to CITW’s Christmas Spectacular brings together community leaders—including Alderpersons Michelle Harris, Anthony A. Beale, Peter Chico, Nicole Lee, Stephanie Coleman, Matt O’Shea, Jason C. Ervin, and Mayor Mark Hodge of Hopkins Park—along with Title Sponsors MPEA, Grosvenor, MT Transit, Walmart, Amazon, and Uber Eats, and a host of Presenting, Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors. Together, they will personally shop with selected families from neighborhoods across Chicago, helping fulfill essential needs, holiday wish lists, and gifts of hope during this season of giving.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL GARNERS SUPER MAJORITY OF MAYORAL ENDORSEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE 5TH DISTRICT
Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- has garnered a super majority of mayoral endorsements in the race to maintain her seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. In addition to the powerful endorsements of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Thornton Township Committeeman and Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, and Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel Chris Welch, Commissioner McCaskill is grateful to all the municipal leaders who have now endorsed her candidacy.
Rolling Out Celebrates 25 Years of Culture, Creativity & Community
Rolling Out, America’s leading Black-owned multimedia platform, proudly marks its 25th anniversary by expanding into music with the official launch of Rolling Out Music. This new subsidiary is a forward-thinking record label and creative hub built to amplify the voices of independent artists, curate cultural moments, and deliver authentic Black music experiences that transcend generations and genres.
URBAN OUTFITTERS IS SHOWING UP EVERYWHERE YOU ARE, MAKING THE HOLIDAYS EASIER, MORE FUN, AND FULL OF MAXED-OUT JOY FROM CHICAGO O'HARE TO NYC
Urban Outfitters continues its "Everything, Everywhere, All You Want" holiday campaign with a debut of Club Holiday pop-up experiences, showing up inside Chicago O'Hare International Airport and in New York City. Each activation transforms high-traffic spaces into vibrant moments designed to help customers pause, play, and tap into the spirit of the season.
Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Prize Competition Announced 2025 Winners at 5th Annual Demo Day
The Black Ambition 5th Annual Demo Day & Fundable Founders Forum was held at The Sacred Space Miami on Friday, Nov. 14th, and Saturday, Nov, 15. Under the banner of "Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and Ambition," these events brought together a powerful ecosystem of investment, ambition, and community. These landmark events were designed to be a launching pad for underrepresented founders rewriting the future of business, culture, and purpose.
Get Covered Illinois Scales Up Support as Open Enrollment for 2026 Health Insurance Begins
Get Covered Illinois kicked off 2026 open enrollment and launched its “Here to Help” campaign across the state. Open enrollment, which began on November 1 and runs through January 15, is the annual opportunity for Illinoisans to enroll in, renew, or change their health insurance plans. Nearly 466,000 Illinoisans purchased health coverage through Get Covered Illinois during open enrollment last year, a 17% increase from the previous year.
Assessor's Office Releases New Housing Market Tracker
The Cook County Assessor’s Office published its new Housing Market Tracker, a first-of-its-kind, interactive map that shows real estate trends and individual sales in Chicago community areas and Cook County municipalities.
Haitian American Museum of Chicago to host its 13th Annual Gala on December 6 at Ukrainian National Museum
Museum Founder Elsie Hector Hernandez encourages the local public to attend the gala to acknowledge the preservation of history in a time where she says “Haiti’s history is held hostage by violence and political unrest.”
Chicago Public Schools Reaffirms Commitment to Advanced Placement Access and Equity
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) recognized continued growth and success in its nationally-recognized Advanced Placement (AP) program, highlighting rising enrollment, stronger outcomes for Black and Latinx students, and tens of millions of dollars in tuition savings for CPS families.
Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing Accepting Applications to Advance New Supportive Housing Leaders
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced that development teams across the state may now apply for the 2026 Supportive Housing Institute (the Institute), an accelerated training and technical assistance program that helps equip teams with the expertise needed to successfully develop and finance affordable housing with support services. Supportive housing pairs affordable homes with on-site or community-based services that help people facing complex challenges live with autonomy and dignity.
The City-backed project brings 70 new affordable homes to Pullman, expanding housing opportunities for seniors.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Alderwoman Michelle Harris (8th), Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, members of the Trinity United Church of Christ community, neighborhood leaders, and Pullman residents for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly completed Imani Village Senior Residence. The City-backed project adds 70 new affordable homes to the Pullman area while providing independent living opportunities tailored to the needs of seniors. The project is part of the larger Imani Village project under development in the surrounding area.