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HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS
Friday, May 15th Stephanie Mills and Shalamar @ Hard Rock Casino Live – Doors open at 7 p.m. Stephanie Mills is a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and Broadway star. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she started singing at the age of three. Stephanie won the competitive Amateur Hour at the Apollo for six straight weeks and made her Broadway debut at a young age starring in the musical “Maggie Flynn.” As Shalamar, Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel collected more than 100 gold, silver and platinum awards. Howard and Jeffrey, together with Carolyn Griffey – the daughter of Solar Records founder Dick Griffey and longest serving female member of the group, bring an exciting blend of funk, disco and soul to every live show. Tickets start at $65. Ticketmaster.com
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes
Every year, my office hears from thousands of homeowners who run into problems with their property taxes due to common errors. Here are the five most common mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to avoid them.
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and Alderwoman Rodriguez-Sanchez to Spotlight Brown University Research on Overdose Prevention Sites and Advocate for Pilot Program on Chicago’s West Side
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is partnering with local public health organizations, elected officials, and researchers from Brown University to highlight new research on the efficacy of overdose prevention sites (centers) in reducing preventable overdose deaths and improving public health outcomes.
New Xfinity Stores Coming Soon to Calumet City and Oak Lawn
Comcast today announced plans to open new Xfinity Stores in Calumet City and Oak Lawn, IL, expanding the company’s retail presence in south suburban Cook County and providing added convenience for residents.
Alders Call for Hearing on Implementation of $46.6 million EY Efficiencies Identified as Part of FY2026 Budget
Recently, Aldermen Nicole T. Lee and Scott Waguespack introduced a resolution calling for a City Council hearing to examine the City’s progress in implementing key efficiency and reform measures outlined in the EY Financial and Strategic Reform Options report
DR. TWIN GREEN EMERGES AS A LEADING FORCE IN MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE CHICAGOLAND AREA AND THE SOUTH SUBURBAN REGION, DRIVING LASTING CHANGE WITHIN COOK COUNTY
In a region where access to quality mental health care remains a growing concern, Dr. Twin Green has emerged as one of the most impactful and transformative voices in behavioral health across Chicagoland and the South Suburbs. With more than three decades of service, Dr. Green’s journey is rooted not only in professional excellence but in lived experience, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to community healing. Her path into mental health began not in a boardroom, but at home.
They’re Taxing Your Social Security—Here’s the Bottom Line
Let’s talk plainly this week, because too many retirees are being caught off guard.
Keith Pettigrew Begins Tenure as new Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Housing Authority
A new era at the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) begins today as Keith Pettigrew starts his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the third-largest housing authority in the nation.
From Basketball To Real Estate Development Devereaux Peters Leads An Englewood Transformation Project
Devereaux Simoine Peters, former WNBA Player to Real Estate Developer. Devereaux is the chief principal at Gilead Management and owner of Chateaux 14 Development LLC. Devereaux played professional basketball for seven years with a boastful career that earned her a Top 20 player title in Lynx team franchise history.
Lunch Ladies Lead Civil Disobedience at the Chicago Board of Education
Recently, hundreds of CPS lunchroom workers, labor leaders, and community supporters rallied in Daley Plaza before marching the Chicago Board of Education at 42 W. Madison, where 25 lunchroom workers and allies participated in a civil disobedience. Lunch ladies linked arms with fellow union members before sitting down in the middle of Madison Street directly in front of the Board of Education during rush hour to demand equality and a fair contract. One by one, workers took arrest as supporters chanted on the sidewalk.
As Summer Nears, Chicago and Greater Illinois Residents Urged to Take Simple Steps to Prevent Skin Cancer When Going Outside
As warmer weather returns and more Chicagoans and residents across Illinois spend time outdoors, the American Cancer Society is reminding residents that skin cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year.
Illinois Senate Unanimously Passes Giannoulias E-Bike Bill
Illinois Senators today approved a sweeping statewide safety initiative spearheaded by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to address the growing dangers posed by unregulated high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other powerful electric transportation devices operating on streets, bike lanes and sidewalks across the state.
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY AWARDS MORE THAN $114.1 MILLION IN CONSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTS IN APRIL
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved 12 new construction and professional engineering contracts totaling more than $114.1 million at its April Board meeting for work to advance ongoing projects and provide for systemwide maintenance.
IDOL Reaches Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services to Resolve Wage Claims and Strengthen Compliance
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Allied Universal Security Services to resolve wage claims and prevent future violations of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.