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PBC Awareness, NFP Brings Chicago Community Together for International PBC Day
Individuals living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), along with families, advocates and supporters, came together in Chicago on Sunday, September 13, in recognition of International PBC Day, creating a morning centered on connection, community and greater awareness of a rare autoimmune liver disease that many people have never heard of until receiving a diagnosis.
The Real Treasures of Life
For a brief period, I seriously considered selling my home and moving to a western suburb of Houston to be closer to my son and his family. It seemed like a simple idea. Sell the house, sell what I didn't want to take with me, give away what somebody else could use. My thought was to take little more than my clothes and a fraction of the books from my 5K+ library.
WEISS & WEST SUBURBAN ADVOCATES TO MEET WITH HOSPITALS' NEW OWNERS
The Coalition to Save Safety Net Hospitals welcomes the agreement announced tonight in Cook County Circuit Court under which Ramco Healthcare Holdings owner Rathnaker “Reddy” Patlola bought out Resilience Healthcare CEO Dr. Manoj Prasad and Insight Health Systems takes over Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center on Thursday. Insight operates Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville.
SSouthland College Prep only suburban high school on U of I System statewide leadership tour
University of Illinois System President Timothy L. Killeen and the chancellors of all three U of I universities will visit Southland College Prep Charter High School Wednesday, September 23, as the only suburban high school selected for the 2026 Invested in Illinois State Tour.
The DuSable Museum Announces “A Call for Artifacts: The Black Community Archive”
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (The DuSable Museum) announced the launch of “A Call for Artifacts: The Black Community Archive,” a documentation and digital archiving initiative designed to identify, document, and preserve histories held within Black families and communities. “A Call for Artifacts” invites individuals to share meaningful objects in their care and the stories connected to them to ensure their histories are preserved as part of a broader historical record.
Don't let scammers crash back-to-school season
Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a normal part of daily life. As they transition to college, they turn to digital platforms and social media for everything from apartment hunting and job searches to shopping, banking and talking with friends.
Chicago Stands Ready for National Preparedness Month
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging residents to participate in National Preparedness Month throughout the month of September. National Preparedness Month (NPM) is observed each year to promote family and community disaster planning year-round.
CITY OF HOPE CANCER CENTER CHICAGO INVITES CHICAGO COMMUNITY LEADERS TO PARTNER ON EXPANDING PSA SCREENINGS IN BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago®, part of one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, is calling on local community organizations, faith leaders and advocates to expand access to PSA screenings and educational resources to address the disproportionate impact of prostate cancer on Black men.
CSU Sees Record Enrollment for Second Consecutive Year
Chicago State University (CSU) continues its enrollment surge, recording a second consecutive year of overall enrollment growth and reaching its highest freshman enrollment level in 15 years. The University's fall 2026 10-day census shows a 10 percent increase in overall enrollment with growth across the university, from first-time freshmen and transfer students to undergraduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs.
Kennedy-King College, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges of Chicago Mark 15 Years of Partnership and Veteran Support, hold Summit and Ceremonial Agreement Signing
Building on 15 years of support for Chicago-area military veterans, local labor organizations, the Utility Workers Local 18007, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges of Chicago hosted the Utility Workers Military Assistance Program 2026 Summit on Wednesday, September 9, at the Dawson Technical Institute of Kennedy-King College in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
LUNCH LADIES AND LUNCHROOM WORKERS UNVEIL PLEDGE FOR SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES AHEAD OF NOVEMBER ELECTION
Lunch ladies and lunchroom workers who work for Chicago Public Schools met outside of the Chicago Board of Education today to announce their Lunchroom Pledge that they will ask candidates to sign. The pledge asks candidates to commit to fighting for minimum hourly pay that is equal to CPS custodians and an end to the elimination of lunch lady jobs.
Soul of the Stone: A Living Sculpture Journey from Zimbabwe to Chicago
Gallery Guichard and Donate Life Illinois proudly present "Soul of the Stone," an eight-month cultural and artistic experience celebrating the rich tradition of Zimbabwean Shona stone sculptures, in partnership with the Field Museum, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), the Chicago Park District, Garfield Park Conservatory, South Shore Cultural Center and Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network.
Look Sharp for Less: South Suburban College Barber College Offers Quality Cuts at Unbeatable Prices
Looking for a fresh haircut without the hefty price tag? The South Suburban College (SSC) Barber College is making it easier than ever for families, teens, and adults to look and feel their best with phenomenal barbering services at low-cost prices while supporting the hands-on education of SSC’s aspiring barbers.
American Red Cross and NAACP announce new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Dr. Charles R. Drew
The American Red Cross and the NAACP will premiere Iconic Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Sept. 18 on the American Red Cross YouTube channel. The short film highlights Drew's revolutionary breakthroughs in blood plasma preservation, which saved hundreds of thousands of lives during World War II and pioneered modern methods for collecting, preserving and distributing blood.
