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COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL URGES GENERAL PUBLIC TO BECOME FULLY ENGAGED WITH ALL NEW HEALTH MOBILE UNIT
Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill is urging the general public to engage and partner with The Link & Option Center’s all new Mobile Health Unit led by the phenomenal Dr. Twin Green who serves as founder and CEO. The mobile Unit has been entitled, the Carrie Cares Mobile Health Clinic.
Property Values for Stickney Township Released
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Stickney Township on June 26, 2026. The Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of Cook County every year. The south and west suburbs were last reassessed in 2023.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistance.
CALUMET CITY'S ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION UNITES HUNDREDS IN A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
The City of Calumet City proudly welcomed hundreds of residents, families, community leaders, and visitors to its Annual Juneteenth Celebration, bringing the community together for an unforgettable day dedicated to honoring freedom, celebrating Black culture, and reflecting on the enduring legacy of resilience that continues to shape generations.
Let Us Not Forget….
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column filled with memories from years gone by—years I still recall with great fondness. This week, I return to those memories with a different focus. I want to revisit some of the financial principles that guided earlier generations—principles rooted in discipline, self-reliance, and determination. Sadly, many of those lessons have either been forgotten or were never learned in the first place.
Federal Judge Sentences Man to Eight Years in Prison for Robbing U.S. Postal Service Carrier in Chicago
A federal judge has sentenced a man to eight years in prison for robbing a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Chicago.
COACH LAUNCHES "& COACH," A NEW GEN Z BRAND PLATFORM CO-CREATED FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Created with a global community of Gen Z creators, talent and cultural voices, &Coach redefines luxury storytelling through participation and shared authorship, inspiring confidence without conformity
Far South Community Development Corporation awarded a City of Chicago Community Development Grant to support predevelopment work on new West Pullman grocery store
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) is excited to announce it was awarded a Community Development Grant (CDG) from the City of Chicago’s $1.25 billion Housing and Economic Development Bond this morning. The grant will support predevelopment work on a proposed new grocery model in West Pullman, including architectural and civil drawings, consultants, and general store layout and operations plan. Once predevelopment work is completed, Far South CDC intends to submit a full CDG application for city funding in August 2026.
2025 Cook County Final Multiplier Announced
A final 2025 property tax equalization factor of 3.0300 for Cook County was announced today by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Cook County Officials Urge Protection Against West Nile Virus This Summer During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Suburban Cook County, IL – West Nile virus season is here and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching its annual “Fight the Bite” public awareness campaign to encourage residents to take precautions against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause serious illness and, in rare cases, can be deadly. West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito that has fed on infected birds.
ICC promotes rail crossing safety for ENS sign awareness day Find the Blue & White Sign. Save lives.
Chicago, IL – Operation Lifesaver has designated June 24 as Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day to highlight the importance of blue and white signs posted at rail crossings across the country.
A Historic Number of Black Women Are Seeking Office in Georgia, Democracy Must Meet the Moment
The field is set. After months of campaigning, organizing, and voter engagement, Georgia's primary and runoff elections have concluded, and voters have delivered a clear message: Black women are not only participating in democracy, they are helping shape its future.
BOMESI Concludes 2026 Summit, Convening Diverse Media and Entertainment Leaders Around Ownership and Infrastructure
BOMESI, founded in 2020 by DéVon Christopher Johnson and Rhonesha Byng, wrapped its 5th Annual Summit June 6 in Detroit, Michigan, uniting media professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs across 125 organizations around ownership, economic equity, and innovation in diverse-owned media. The event generated an ad reach potential of $6.5 billion.
Soul Ramen Opens To Packed Crowds, Nearly 350 Guests And A Weekend Sellout
Soul Ramen kicked off its highly anticipated opening weekend with an overwhelming response from the community, serving nearly 350 guests across its first two days of operation and selling through its inventory on opening day.
