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Labor Day weekend adds urgency to critical blood shortage
The Community Blood Center (CBC) urges donors to give now as an emergency blood shortage meets one of the year’s busiest travel weekends.
REP. ROBERT “BOB” RITA JOINS LOCAL OFFICIALS IN GROUNDBREAKING OF NEW VILLAGE GREEN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita recently joined Calumet Park Mayor Ronald Denson and local elected officials for a groundbreaking of the new Village Green development project funded by $3 million in state grant funds secured by Rep. Rita.
The MolinaCares Accord Grants $100,000 to Illinois Public Health Association to Support Illinois’ Medicaid Population
The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Illinois (“Molina”), announced a $100,000 grant to support the Illinois Public Health Association’s (“IPHA”) new community health worker (“CHW”) pilot program that aims to reduce procedural Medicaid disenrollment during redetermination – the annual Medicaid renewal process.
Giannoulias Joined SEIU to Mark Historic Expansion of Workers’ Rights for Rideshare Drivers
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined SEIU leaders and rideshare drivers to celebrate House Bill 5090 becoming law. This landmark legislation gives more than 100,000 rideshare drivers across Illinois the right to organize and collectively bargain for better pay, stronger protections and a voice in company decisions that affect their livelihoods.
WaterField Designs Introduces Traverse Sling With Distinctive Diagonal Zipper
Handcrafted in small batches in San Francisco, the compact 2.5-liter crossbody pairs a structured-yet-packable design with EcoPak™ or waxed canvas and full-grain leather.
Bask & Lather Co. Named No. 355 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Bask & Lather Co. today announced it has been ranked No. 355 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
They Deserve No Less
One of the perplexing situations a family may face is realizing that a loved one is changing and how they should address the situation. Perhaps the loved one is becoming more forgetful, having difficulty making decisions, repeating the same questions, becoming confused about familiar things, or behaving in ways that seem unlike them. The first thought may be frightening: Could this be dementia?
CHICAGO’S CULTURAL POWER TAKES CENTER STAGE AT THE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER FOR 5TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CULTURE BALL
More than 700 guests gathered as blues legend Buddy Guy, acclaimed artist Hebru Brantley, fashion visionary Don C and Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy joined more than 20 honorees celebrating Chicago’s influence on culture nationwide
First-of-its-kind map shows opportunities to improve social wellness for older adults in Chicago
Chicago has a new tool to help understand where neighborhood conditions support social wellness among older adults – and where thoughtful investment and partnership may expand opportunities.
2026 Bridging the Gap Parade and Community Resource Fair to Honor the Enduring Legacy of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter
The 2026 Bridging the Gap Parade and Community Resource Fair will bring communities together on Saturday, September 12, 2026, under the theme “One Legacy, Many Bridges.” The celebration will honor the late Bishop Dr. Claude Porter, visionary leader and founder of Bridging the Gap Parade and PLCCA INC, whose life was dedicated to service, faith, youth, and community empowerment.
Bill Winston Ministries Announces 2026 International Faith Conference, Uniting Believers from Around the World
Drs. Bill and Veronica Winston, along with Bill Winston Ministries, announce their Annual International Faith Conference (IFC). For six incredible days, September 13–18, 2026, world-renowned speakers and musical artists will impact the lives of men, women and young people on the campus of Living World Christian Center, 7600 W. Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, Illinois, by reconnecting them with and elevating their faith. Thousands of attendees from around the world are anticipated to participate in the conference, both in-person and online. The conference is free and open to the public. Free conference registration can be completed online here
Chicago Entrepreneur Graduates from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Program
Sometimes the next chapter isn't about rebuilding what was lost. It's about building what you've been preparing for all along.
Advocate Health Care Named Official HealthCare Partner of Chicago State University
Advocate Health Care and Chicago State University (CSU) today announced a new multiyear partnership naming Advocate Health Care the official healthcare partner of CSU Athletics, building on a growing collaboration focused on healthcare education, workforce development and improved health outcomes across Chicago's South Side. The partnership comes as CSU enters its historic first football season as the only NCAA Division I football program in the city of Chicago. The announcement was made during CSU's annual Back-to-School Parade.
Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos Hosts Second Annual Second Chance Summit
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos announced that she will host her annual Second Chance Summit, a countywide initiative to ensure that the legal right to expungement and record sealing is not only guaranteed in statute, but accessible in practice to every eligible Cook County resident.