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The public is invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Malcolm X College West Campus and Danny K. Davis Community Center
The public is invited to attend the Malcolm X College West Campus ribbon cutting in celebration of the grand reopening of its Community Center. This event is hosted by Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Public Buildings Commission (PBC) of Chicago.
Rotary Clubs Unite for the World’s Largest Polio Walk on World Polio Day
The Rotary International Clubs will unite on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated initiative bringing together Rotary members, Rotaractors, community organizations, public officials, families, and supporters across multiple communities.
Blueprint Capital Advisors CEO Jacob Walthour Jr. to Receive Financial Empowerment & Equity Honor in New Jersey
Blueprint Capital Advisors announced today that Jacob Walthour Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Capital Advisors and Founder of Power100 by Blueprint Capital Advisors, will be recognized as the Financial Empowerment & Equity Honoree at the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Centennial Gala in New Jersey.
Look Before You Leap
It’s been a minute since I have written a column on financial planning. So, this week I want to return to the original reason I committed to writing this column. Yes, it is my intent to always provide you, the readers, with information intended to increase your knowledge about a specific subject or at least provoke you into thinking about what I present. This week is no different.
Nearly 100 Guests Brave the Rain to Celebrate the Opening of expeRHEEnce, a Candle Bar in South Shore
Nearly 100 family members, friends, community leaders, elected officials and other special guests gathered on a Sunday despite the rain to celebrate the ribbon cutting and opening of expeRHEEnce, a Candle Bar, at 1917 E. 79th St. in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The strong turnout reflected the community’s support for owner and senior Scentologist Syreeta Talbert and her vision to create a welcoming destination centered on creativity, connection, and memorable experiences.
Bears fan undergoing breast cancer treatment helped unfurl pink ribbon at Soldier Field
More than 60,000 football fans cheered as Lynwood resident Brenda Mayfield-Anderson, 63, who is nearing the end of chemotherapy for stage 1 breast cancer, joined nine other Advocate Health Care breast cancer patients and survivors to unfurl a giant pink ribbon at halftime of the Oct. 4 Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field.
CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY CELEBRATES 1,000TH HOMEOWNER THROUGH THE AGENCY’S CHOOSE TO OWN PROGRAM
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) celebrated a milestone for its Choose to Own (CTO) Homeownership Program by honoring Derenda Bradley, the program's 1,000th homeowner, at her newly purchased home in the Roseland community. Launched in 2002, CTO allows qualified public housing families and Housing Choice Voucher participants to put a portion of their rent payments toward building equity that offsets a portion of their mortgage, the same way a voucher offsets a portion of rent.
President Preckwinkle Introduces 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation for the Forest Preserves of Cook County
During a special meeting of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation.
Financial assistance available to Peoples Gas customers for winter heating season
As the calendar turns to October and winter draws close, Peoples Gas is making its customers aware of financial assistance now available to people having a tough time keeping up with their heating bills.
Honey Pot Performance Opens Pleasure Power Portal, a Monthlong Exploration of Pleasure, Belonging and Black Cultural Life on Chicago’s West Side
What happens when we treat pleasure not as frivolous but a source of power? This fall, Honey Pot Performance (HPP) invites Chicagoans to explore that question through Pleasure Power Portal, an ambitious, multi-part performance experience bringing movement, storytelling, sensory play and collective gathering to Chicago’s West Side.
IDFPR Expands Language Access for Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology Licensing Exams
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that beginning October 1, 2026, select licensing examinations for barber, cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology professions will be offered in five languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Illinois Conservation Foundation inducts 2026 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame honorees
The Illinois Conservation Foundation has announced four new inductees into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, recognizing their contributions to conservation and outdoor recreation across Illinois.
NATIONAL PUBLIC HOUSING MUSEUM PRESENTS A CONVERSATION WITH HARVARD ECONOMIST RAJ CHETTY
The National Public Housing Museum today announced a public conversation with Harvard economist Raj Chetty, focusing on new research on the long-term effects of mixed-income redevelopment on children who grew up in public housing. Raj Chetty in Conversation on Economic Mobility and Housing Justice takes place Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Student Center East at the University of Illinois Chicago, 750 S. Halsted St. Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. For details and registration, visit www.nphm.org/event/raj-chetty-in-conversation.
University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its presence in Northwest Indiana with plans to open a new 43,500-square-foot care facility in Valparaiso, extending access to the academic health system’s physicians and services for patients throughout the region.