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CHA STUDENTS IN SUMMER ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM WILL PITCH IDEAS IN THE 'SHARK TANK'
Chicago Housing Authority students participating in Future Founders’ “Be Your Own Boss” program presented their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of experts in a “Shark Tank”-like setting Thursday, July 30 at Future Founders headquarters Downtown.
MAYOR THADDEUS JONES AND THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION FILLED WITH FAMILY FUN, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY
The City of Calumet City welcomed hundreds of residents, families, first responders, and community partners for a successful National Night Out celebration that united the community for an evening of entertainment, neighborhood engagement, and public safety awareness. Held as part of the nationwide National Night Out initiative, the annual celebration showcased Calumet City's ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships between residents and the City's Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, and other community partners.
SOUTH SIDE HELP CENTER LAUNCHES NEW HIV PREVENTION CAMPAIGN TO REACH BLACK WOMEN ACROSS CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS
The South Side Help Center launched a new public education campaign to increase awareness of HIV prevention among Black women in Chicago and throughout Illinois. The campaign encourages women to take advantage of free HIV screenings and learn about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication that can reduce the risk of contracting HIV through sexual contact by about 99% when taken as prescribed.
Skip a DMV Trip by Visiting the Secretary of State Tent at the Illinois State Fair
llinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is inviting Illinois State Fair visitors to stop by the office’s tent to apply for a REAL ID, renew a driver’s license or vehicle registration, explore family history through free genealogy searches, meet award-winning Illinois authors and enjoy free activities for kids.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Illinois Lottery Veterans' Cash Grants Recipients
Recently, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois for the first quarter of FY27.
RAINBOW PUSH COALITION PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PNBC AND AFL-CIO FOR HISTORIC FIVE-STATE VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is proud to announce a historic new community partnership with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) Social Justice Commission and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) to launch "The People’s Revival." This voter mobilization campaign launches in the fall of 2026 across Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. The initiative deploys a Southern bus tour alongside Northern joint rallies to reach voters directly within their local communities.
Leadership Greater Chicago Selects the 2027 Class of Signature Fellows 43 esteemed cross-sector professionals will convene to drive transformational change in the region
Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) today announced the 43 distinguished leaders selected for the 2027 Class of Signature Fellows, representing the 42nd Class of the region’s premier civic leadership development program. They join LGC’s diverse network of cross-sector business and civic leaders committed to spearheading transformative change.
Illinois Department of Labor Recovers More Than $90,000 for Workers on Winnebago County Solar Project
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered more than $110,000 following an investigation into prevailing wage violations on a solar energy project in Winnebago County.
Darius Graham named new president of Cone Health Foundation
Cone Health Foundation today announced that Darius Graham has joined the organization as the new President, effective July 27, following a nationwide search.
Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced the winning photographers for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest, which provides Illinois students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. The top nine photographers, ages 8 to 18, will be awarded Bright Start 529 college savings scholarships.
Cook County Department of Public Health Celebrates Summer Interns Advancing the Future Public Health Workforce
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is celebrating eight high school students who successfully completed the second cohort of its Community Health Worker (CHW) High School Pipeline Program, a six-week paid internship that introduces young people to careers in public health while building the next generation of community health leaders.
Nearly 80 HACC Youth Graduate from Summer Jobs Program in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
A summer of learning, outdoor exploration and service culminated this morning in a graduation ceremony for 78 Cook County youth at South Suburban College in South Holland.
More Than 700 Volunteers Pack 36,000 Backpacks for Chicagoland Students
More than 700 volunteers filled Wintrust Arena on July 29th for the 11th annual Backpack-A-Thon hosted by Cradles to Crayons® Chicago (C2C), packing 36,000 backpacks with brand-new school supplies for Chicagoland students in two hours.
Illinois Finance Authority's Community EV Charging Program Reaches New Milestone as First Sites Come Online
The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA), in its role as the Illinois Climate Bank, announced today that the first electric vehicle (EV) chargers funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program are officially online in central Illinois. The sites, located in the City of Springfield and the City of Charleston, are the first of many in the area that will feature Level 2 and Level 3 DC Fast Charging (DCFC) ports.