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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks $4.2 Million 154th Street Reconstruction Completion
After months of closure to motorists and pedestrians, 154th Street is officially reopening, marking the completion of a $4.2 million reconstruction project that transformed the roadway from Wood Street to Broadway. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Monday, December 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at 154th and Broadway to celebrate this significant milestone.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CELEBRATES HISTORICALLY BLACK COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT 4TH ANNUAL RACE AND HEALTH EQUITY AWARDS
“Honoring the Legacy of Historically Black Community Based Organizations (HBCBOs)” was the theme when Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), one of Chicago’s largest behavioral health and human services agencies dedicated to enriching the quality of life in key communities, hosted the 4th Annual HSI Race and Health Equity Awards, held recently at Malcolm X College.
PASTOR MICHAEL EADDYTO LEAD ANNUAL TOY, COMPUTERS, AND BIKE GIVEAWAY TO OVER 500 FAMILIES THAT HAVE NOW BEEN STIFLED BY ECONOMY AND INFLATION
Michael Eaddy-Senior Pastor of the People’s Church of Harvest C.O.G.I.C, along with First Lady Christine Eaddy.- will lead a coalition of Elected Officials, Community Leaders and Church members in distributing over 500 children toys, computers, and bikes for the Christmas holidays. This is the 34th Annual event in which the People's Church of the Harvest has provided joy and smiles to hundreds of children whose families are experiencing tough times. This year's distribution will target the Learn Charter School in North Lawndale and the area youth.
CHRIS PAUL FAMILY FOUNDATION AND NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR TOYOTA HBCU CLASSIC
The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have announced Walmart will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, set to take place this week, December 19-20, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SUPERVISOR CALVIN JORDAN WELCOMED OVER 1000 RESIDENTS TO THE RICH TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan and the Rich Township Board of Trustees was joined by over 1000 Southern Cook County residents in a celebration of Diversity as the MEGA Rich Township Christmas Tree Lights will be powered on.
NACCHO’s ‘Roots of Health Inequity’ Recognized with Webby Award
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country’s over 3,300 local health departments, is proud to be a recipient of the 4th Annual Anthem Webby Award for its signature learning course series, Roots of Health Inequity. With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the course helps participants identify and act upon the root causes of health inequities impacting their community.
MasterClass, Women's Health Advocate Halle Berry and Leading Health Experts Come Together for Stigma-Breaking Class on Menopause
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced The Magic of Menopause, led by Halle Berry, Oscar-winning actor, producer, director, and founder of women's longevity community Respin, and four leading women's health experts. This class will break the silence and give women the tools they need to thrive during this transformative stage of life. Members will learn how to manage symptoms, stay grounded and understand their bodies with real facts from real doctors. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers have unlimited access to all 200+ instructors with an annual membership.
HOME RUN INN BRINGS CHICAGO'S FAVORITE PIZZA TO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Home Run Inn Pizza, renowned in Chicago for its Tavern-Style thin crust pizza since the 1940's, is thrilled to announce the opening of three locations at O' Hare International Airport. Travelers can now experience the iconic taste of Home Run Inn in Terminal 2's Concourse E and in Terminal 1's Concourse B (co-branded with Eli's Cheesecake) and Concourse C.
OneUnited Bank, the Nation's Largest Black-Owned Bank, Named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 Best in Business List in Financial Services
OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black owned bank, has been named to Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list in Financial Services, which recognizes companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business wins, customer expansion, key product launches, increased market share and industry-defining accomplishments, like OneUnited Bank. Companies from a wide range of industries – such as technology, business, finance, health care, and retail – have been recognized for their success and their positive influence on the business world. The full list can be found on Inc.com and in the upcoming winter print edition of Inc. magazine.
Association of African American Museums Names Vedet Coleman-Robinson President & CEO
Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D., has been named president and CEO of the Association of African American Museums (AAAM). Coleman-Robinson was appointed executive director in March 2019. AAAM’s board of directors recognizes Coleman-Robinson’s vast impact on the non-profit organization.
Wellness West and Instacart Share Results from First Year of Partnership to Tackle Food Insecurity on Chicago’s West Side
Wellness West, a coalition of Chicago’s health and social service institutions, and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, announced results of the first year of a partnership to leverage the scale and convenience of technology to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for more than 600 patients on the West Side of Chicago.
State Flag Commission Selects Its Top 10 Designs for Public Voting
The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center’s Smart Manufacturing Lighthouse Program Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that the State has been awarded $2 million in federal grant funding for the Smart Manufacturing Lighthouse Program (SMLP). This funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, through the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains’ (MESC) State Manufacturing Leadership Program.
PRECIOUS BRADY-DAVIS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO
Precious Brady-Davis was officially sworn in as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) during a formal installation ceremony. This historic moment solidifies her as the first Black transgender woman elected to public office in Cook County.