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Real Men Cook Announces Annual Chicken & Chili Cookoff at The Quarry
Real Men Cook, presented by Real Men Charities, will host its Annual Chicken & Chili Cookoff on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Quarry Chi (2423 E. 75th Street, Chicago). The community-centered culinary event brings together local cooks, food lovers, and neighbors for an evening of flavor, friendly competition, and impact.
AI Revolution: Disruption Today, Growth Tomorrow for Chicago’s Workforce
AI is not just a buzzword. It is a force already reshaping the city’s economic landscape. Much of the national conversation has centered on job disruption, and it is a valid concern. Earlier this year, several leading technology companies announced significant job cuts as they increased investment in AI capabilities.
CAPACITY CROWD GATHERED AT SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE TO ATTEND CANDIDATE’S FORUM ORGANIZED BY COOK COUNTY MONICA CLERK GORDON
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon recently partnered with the Links organization to sponsor a candidates forum featuring two of the three candidates for the office of United States Senate representing Illinois.
Joseph Business School Announces Partial Scholarships for Low- to Moderate-Income Students Ahead of January 30 Application Deadline
The Joseph Business School (JBS) announced today that it is offering partial scholarships to qualified low- to moderate-income students enrolling in its upcoming February 7, 2026, entrepreneurship cohort. The deadline to complete the enrollment application is Friday, January 30, creating a timely opportunity for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs seeking high-impact business training rooted in both practical and biblical principles.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Honors Black History Month with 'When the West Side Burned' – A Musical Reflection on Turmoil and Resilience
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), led by visionary Artistic Director Orbert Davis, is set to illuminate a pivotal chapter in American history through music and dialogue during its upcoming Black History Month celebration. Titled When the West Side Burned, this powerful two-day event will take place at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, located at 5628 W. Washington Blvd., on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, 2026.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky Endorses Donna Miller for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District
The campaign of Donna Miller for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District proudly announces the endorsement of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a longtime champion for working families, healthcare access and social justice.
HIRE360 AND KANE COUNTY LAUNCH PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM TO EXPAND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TRADES
HIRE360, in partnership with the Painters District Council No. 30 and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has expanded its Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program to Kane County, set to begin on April 7. Funded through the State of Illinois’ Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the nine-week program is designed to strengthen the construction workforce pipeline by preparing individuals for entry into registered union apprenticeship programs.
MAJOR BLACK RELIGIOUS LEADERS MAKE FIRM OF THEIR ENDORSEMENT IN THE RACE FOR COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE 5TH DISTRICT
Pastor William Fleshan of the Abundant Living Christian Center of Dolton has assembled over 100 major religious leaders from throughout Cook County to confirm their collective endorsement for Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill for a full four-year term of office in the upcoming March 17th Democratic Primary
Black-Owned Company Launches First-of-Its-Kind Exam-Based Credential to Help Small Businesses Compete for Corporate Contracts in a Merit-Based Economy
As legislative shifts and the rollback of DEI-based supplier development programs continue to reshape corporate contracting, small businesses are facing a more competitive, merit-driven environment with fewer development resources.
The Sports Facilities Companies Welcomes The Legacy Sports Group to National Portfolio
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation's leading resource for the planning, development, and management of sports, recreation, and event destinations, today announced that William R. Knox, Sr. and his firm, The Legacy Sports Group, have joined the SFC team. Through a strategic collaboration, The Legacy Sports Group will become part of The Sports Facilities Companies, strengthening SFC's capabilities in sports tourism, destination development, and community impact initiatives nationwide.
Giving Back Beyond the Journey: How ACRC Surrogacy is Supporting Families in the Community
The decision to participate in the event reflected ACRC Surrogacy's close, day-to-day work with families and its desire to extend that same care and compassion beyond the surrogacy journey. As an organization dedicated to helping create families through surrogacy and donation programs, ACRC Surrogacy viewed the holiday gathering as an opportunity to support mothers and children in the surrounding community in a more personal, human way.
UNCF Announces New Study Examining Teacher and School Counselor Strategies for College Readiness and HBCU Exposure for Students
UNCF recently released a new study exploring the perspectives of teachers, school counselors and students on issues of college readiness and awareness of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ACTIVATES DINNER CONVERSATIONS AS A NEW "WORD OF MOUTH" CAMPAIGN FOR CHICAGO
World Business Chicago is launching a new phase of its Just the Facts campaign during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026, bringing the city's most compelling economic and business facts out of digital channels and directly onto the dinner table through a new, interactive experience.
SUPPORT CENTER FOR WOMEN RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION
The Mayor’s Office of Reentry and Department of Family and Support Services have chosen the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI) as the delegate agency to operate the City’s first women-focused Community Reentry Support Center for women-identifying individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Four additional Community Reentry Support Center delegates for the 2026-2028 contract period have also been selected.