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Seasonal Affect Disorder: More Than Just The ‘Holiday Blues’
As the days get shorter in the winter months, people can experience Season Affective Disorder (SAD). It is a form of depression that can happen during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight.
Obama Foundation And Emerald South Launch Community Tourism Prep Sessions
The Obama Foundation and the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative are hosting sessions for business owners and residents with the goal of helping them prepare for the Obama Presidential Center’s opening. The Community Tourism Prep Sessions are set to begin January of 2026. President Obama recently announced that the Obama Presidential Center will be opened in July of 2026.
It’s Better to Be Safe Than Sorry
As we close out 2025 and look toward a new year, many families are taking stock of their financial and personal affairs. How about your family? Have y’all had The Talk? I certainly hope so, because some of you will discover that a little planning now can prevent tremendous pain later. Unfortunately, some folks don’t believe that fat meat is greasy and will only learn this truth after a crisis hits their family.
Last Week to Enter Cook County’s First Marriage of 2026 Lottery
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon reminds couples that there are just days left to enter the lottery for the First Marriage License of 2026 and participate in the Clerk’s Office’s annual First Marriage Ceremony.
Reminder: Taxes are due December 15, 2025. Pay now to avoid late fees. Struggling financially? Our Payment Plan Calculator is a tool you can use
Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15 for nearly 1.8 million Cook County homes and other properties.
TWO GOVERNMENTS TO FORMALIZE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP IN ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Sheila Chalmers-Currin-Mayor of Matteson, Il- and Calvin Jordan-Supervisor of Rich Township-are announcing a holiday initiative designed to combat and address negative stigmas related to mental health during the holiday season.
State Farm and The Salvation Army Launch National Donation Drive to Support Families This Holiday Season
State Farm and The Salvation Army are partnering this holiday season through a national corporate digital donation drive, providing State Farm employees, agents, retirees, and their extended network an opportunity to directly support individuals and families in need this Christmas season.
Assessor Kaegi, South and West Side Community Leaders Urge Legislature to Pass Property Tax Relief, Condemn Board of Review's Large Breaks for Downtown Commercial Properties
These tax bill spikes, which have hit the city’s Black and Latino neighborhoods the hardest, are driven by commissioners at the Cook County Board of Review reducing the value of large commercial properties, shifting the property tax burden onto homeowners.
Trump's Policies Negatively Target Women
Achieving the American Dream for women seems to be getting further out of reach under President Donald Trump's Administration.
Comcast’s Xfinity Launches National Video Plans; The Best Entertainment Experience for One Simple Price
Xfinity recently announced the launch of new national video plans with all-in pricing, designed to deliver simplicity, transparency, and unbeatable value for customers. Available to new and existing customers, all packages come with an included X1 4K TV box and award-winning voice remote, making it effortless for customers to find and enjoy more of the content they love, wherever it lives. Only Xfinity includes unique features like Multiview, Enhanced 4K, Fan View and StreamStore, to deliver the ultimate viewing experience.
Celebrate Your Financial New Year: A Q&A With Chicago Community Manager, Jared Evans
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the year and set yourself up for success in 2026. Whether you’re building new habits or refining your financial strategy, Jared Evans, one of five Chase Community Managers in Chicago, shares practical tips to strengthen your financial health journey.
Harry S Truman College Men’s Soccer Program, the Falcons, Extend Region 4 Dominance, Coach and Players Earn Top Honors
Harry S Truman College proudly announces another historic year for its Men’s Soccer program, the Falcons, solidifying its position as one of the most successful community-college soccer teams in the nation. The Falcons have won the NJCAA Region 4 Championship for the third consecutive year—2023, 2024, and 2025—an achievement rarely matched in two-year collegiate athletics.
Stay Merry and Safe: Fire Safety Comes First This Holiday Season
Springfield, Ill- As holiday celebrations get underway, the OSFM, Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board and the Springfield Fire Department urge residents to keep fire safety at the top of their holiday checklist
Underdog to Advocate: Raja Krishnamoorthi Has a Plan to Help Illinois Families Struggling to Make It
SCHAUMBURG, IL — As we head into the holiday season and approach the heart of winter, families across Illinois are feeling the strain of rising grocery prices, higher utility bills, and the seasonal pressure to stretch already tight budgets. For U.S. Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi, those challenges aren’t abstract; they echo his own childhood — which is why he has a plan to support struggling Illinoisans.
