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Condolences For Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Lewis Jackson Continues To Pour In
As our press deadline approached, we learned of the passing to Civil Rights Leader and the founder of Operation PUSH. The somberness of sorrow that dawns the atmosphere, Chicagoans gathered in their prospective places to remember and share memories of the falling leader. Rev. Jackson meant a lot to all, however many of Chicago businesses leaders shared direct personal ties to Jackson recalling moments when they locked arms with him to fight for a seat at corporate tables where the person at the head of the table didn’t recognize Black value.
WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Weekend Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Black-Owned Businesses
WDB Marketing and its nonprofit division, WDB Cares, will celebrate a historic milestone in 2026: 20 years of WDB Marketing and 10 years of the L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards platform—two decades of building brands and a decade of building legacy through entrepreneurship and community impact. Since its inception, the L.E.G.A.C.Y. platform has awarded over $250,000 in cash and prizes to young and emerging entrepreneurs, fueling business growth, job creation, and generational wealth across the region.
Rail Merger Aims to Enhance Urban Quality of Life
America’s freight rail network is more than an economic engine. It is a force that shapes daily life in the cities across America where people live, work, raise their families and breathe the air.
Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Universal Lunch Bill to Keep Illinois Children Fed
This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the Kids Need Lunch Act, legislation to guarantee that every child in Illinois and across the country has access to a free school lunch. A dad of three, Raja is fighting to make sure no student goes hungry while they are trying to learn at school.
ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUE TO ROLL IN FOR COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL
Dr.. Kisha McCaskill- Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- is proud to announce that she has received the endorsements of Personal Pac, Local 150 (International Union of Operating Engineers), and the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2.
Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information
You may not look forward to receiving your property tax bill, but it’s crucial that you get it. Not getting it can lead to missing the due date, which can cost you money in late interest charges.
Illinois students apply research and robotics in the Illinois FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge state championship
Creativity and science will come together this Saturday at the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Illinois State Championship at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois, where 56 teams of 9- to 14-year-old students and coaches will demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship, and sense of community. The tournament is open to the public. The robot table competition portion of the event starts at Noon on Saturday, February 14th.
WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Weekend Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Black-Owned Businesses
WDB Marketing and its nonprofit division, WDB Cares, will celebrate a historic milestone in 2026: 20 years of WDB Marketing and 10 years of the L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards platform—two decades of building brands and a decade of building legacy through entrepreneurship and community impact. Since its inception, the L.E.G.A.C.Y. platform has awarded over $250,000 in cash and prizes to young and emerging entrepreneurs, fueling business growth, job creation, and generational wealth across the region.
Meals On Wheels Chicago Launches New Volunteer Program
In response to changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Meals on Wheels Chicago has launched a new initiative. Snap Together Volunteers offers opportunities for seniors, ages 55-64, to volunteer at the Nourish Chicago Pantry.
Book Encourages Women To Heal From Divorce
Mechelle McCain is reinventing herself as part of her healing journey after going through a public divorce. She wrote the book, When Sh*t Isn’t Funny Anymore, so other women would know what to expect as they were going through a divorce. Her hope is that women who read the book can use it as a roadmap to get on the other side of the divorce. Her book is meant to provide clarity and serves as a catalyst for growth and women reclaiming their voice.
Richard Boykin Talks About Campaign For Illinois 7th Congressional District
Richard Boykin has decided to run for the Illinois 7th Congressional District. He believes that he was born to do the job. He also believes the job was made for him. He said his whole adult life has been devoted to public service, mainly in Washington, DC.
Chicago Friday Night Flights Craft Beer sampling Event at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 13
Chicago Friday Night Flights will once again bring local craft beer to the show floor of the Chicago Auto Show on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. The fan-favorite event offers attendees the opportunity to explore the show while sampling a vast array of beer and ciders from participating local breweries with a tasting pass.
Chicago Metro Ends 2025 with Record Number of December Jobs, Year and a Half Year-Over-Year Steady Growth
Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs decreased in 9 metropolitan areas and increased in 3, leading to consecutive months with year-over-year growth in Chicago (18 consecutive months) and Lake (7 consecutive months). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in 11 metro areas and was unchanged in 1 for the year ending December 2025, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). There was no October 2025 metro area release due to the federal government shutdown
Cook County Clerk’s Office Seeking Election Judges in South Suburbs for Upcoming March 17 Gubernatorial Primary
Suburban voters can do their part for local democracy and earn some cash in the process by working as an Election Judge for the Cook County Clerk’s Office in the March 17, 2026, Gubernatorial Primary Election.