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MAYOR JADA D. CURRY CONTINUES TO PROPEL LYNWOOD INTO A TREMENDOUS DESTINATION POINT OF THE SOUTHLAND
Many Journalists, business leaders, and residents are speaking boldly to the resurgence and continued development of Lynwood, Illinois. Once considered simply as a drive through community, it has now propelled into a phenomenal destination point for southland residents. From its beautiful housing stock to the growing economic base; Lynwood is experiencing a five-year growth of prosperity and stability.
HIP-HOP LEGENDS SCARFACE, TOO SHORT AND DO OR DIE ARE COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE NOV 20
Hip-Hop Legends Scarface, Too Short and Chicago’s own Do or Die to headline The Function Tour at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Friday, November 20th, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. General on sale begins this Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. Central Time.
Good Soil Forum Returns to Award $500,000 to Entrepreneurs and Founders Ready for Growth
The Good Soil Movement, founded by T.D. Jakes to connect entrepreneurs with the capital, relationships and resources needed to grow, today announced that its fourth annual Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo, will take place Oct. 8-10 at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
Lisa Price, Tokyo Stylez, Olamide Olowe, Cornell McBride Sr. and More to Be Honored at 2026 Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards
Bronner Bros. will bring together some of the most influential names in beauty, business, artistry and innovation for the second annual Beauty Icon Awards, taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter in Atlanta.
CHICAGO RESIDENTS WANT QUANTUM
We are residents, business owners, and community leaders from South Chicago and the area surrounding the former U.S. Steel South Works site, and we want to make something clear: We support the Quantum Shore development which includes the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) anchored by PsiQuantum and the investment, jobs, and economic opportunity it will finally bring to our community.
CITGO Celebrates 100 Years of the Lemont Refinery
The CITGO Lemont Refinery marks its 100th anniversary this year, celebrating a century of fueling progress, supporting communities and providing reliable energy across the region. The milestone commemorates 100 years of contributions by employees, contractors, retirees, elected officials and community partners in Lemont, Romeoville and Lockport who have helped shape the refinery's history and support its role in meeting the region's energy needs.
CHICAGO FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC LINEUP OF CITYWIDE EVENTS FOR ITS UPCOMING THIRD EDITION
Chicago Fashion Week®, an 11-day citywide celebration of Chicago’s vibrant fashion community, today announced a dynamic slate of events and activations for its third edition, October 8–18. The calendar includes more than 80 events and activations in partnership with local fashion organizations, retailers, and fashion designers.
Chicago State University Prepares Students for Illinois’ Quantum Workforce
Chicago State University (CSU) is preparing students for Illinois’ growing quantum industry as employers commit to more than 1,000 jobs at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on under construction on Chicago’s Southeast Side. CSU’s first quantum certificate recipient is already applying his academic work in a research role at Pfizer, while the university works with IBM to develop pathways to internships tied to IBM’s planned FutureNow Chicago delivery center to be located at IQMP.
From Times Square to Roseland: MAC MOVES Brings a National Moment of Representation Home to Chicago
Just weeks after Chicago’s Maasai “MAC” Chandler appeared in the bright lights of Times Square as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) annual video presentation, the celebration is coming home to Chicago's South Side. On Saturday, October 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Spectrum Family Talks will host its 3rd Annual SFT Community Event featuring “MAC MOVES: From Times Square to Roseland.” The free, sensory-friendly family meet-up and resource day will take place at Burst Into Books, located at 119 E. 107th St. in Chicago’s Roseland community.
From Two Chairs to 70+: Motown Chair Fitness Builds a Community Through Music, Movement and Family
In just three months, the Motown Chair Fitness Class, led by Siddiqu “The Personal Trainer,” has grown from two participants to more than 70 people gathering each week for exercise, music, laughter and fellowship.
IDFPR Announces Members of CSBS Nonbank Industry Advisory Council
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) will have two members of its team appointed to the newly established council. Director of Financial Institutions Francisco Menchaca will serve as a Regulator Liaison, with Bradley Fletcher of the Division of Banking serving as an Alternate Regulator Liaison.
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Accepts National Award at NASCIO Annual Conference
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has named the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) the recipient of the 2026 NASCIO State IT Recognition Award in the Information & Communications Technology category for its project, "The Power of Touch: Modernizing Safety for Blind Students."
A Tale of Two Cities
Some of you politically savvy readers may have already guessed the city I’m talking about: my beloved hometown, Chicago. “Chicago, That Toddlin’ Town,” as the song proclaimed, has been living with a reputation it has struggled to shake for more than a century. And, as a matter of fact, the orange oddball occupying the "Our House" in D.C. never misses an opportunity to disparage my city and disrespect our local and state leadership.
ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE MEYERS-MARTIN PRESENTED COVETED 2026 ELECTED OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin recently received the coveted "Elected Official of the Year Award" from the popular Chamber 57 Business organization of Rich Township. Represented Meyers-Martin was presented the prestigious honor witnessed by a capacity audience during the 14th Annual Chamber 57 Awards Breakfast held at the beautiful Shandelier Room in Richton Park, Illinois.
