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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.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO VISIT CHICAGO AREA STEM CAMPUS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE BEST CENTERS IN THE UNITED STATES
Dr. Johnnie Thomas- General Superintendent of the Rich Township High School District 227- will be joined by area elected officials and community leaders in welcoming educational leaders throughout the United States in a Chicago area tour of the nationally renowned RTHS Stem Center of Olympia Fields, Illinois.
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago Announce a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for Students Pursuing a Higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical and Biological Engin
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have entered into a guaranteed admission to support engineering students seeking a way to pursue a four-year degree.
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 YOUNGARTS AWARD WINNERS
YoungArts announces the 2026 YoungArts award winners, 734 of the nation's most accomplished young visual, literary, and performing artists representing 39 states and the District of Columbia. Bestowed annually since 1981, the YoungArts Award is the only award in the nation that recognizes exceptional young talent across disciplines and affirms their pursuit of a professional life in the arts. Recipients become part of a lifelong community of peers and mentors, with access to critical resources that help sustain their creative practices throughout their careers. A complete list of the 2026 winners is available online at youngarts.org/winners.
CHANCE THE RAPPER NAMED HOST OF CHICAGO’S NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE BROADCAST
ABC7, Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Choose Chicago announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper will serve as the host during Chicago’s historic debut as a featured Central Time zone location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026.”
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago Announce a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for Students Pursuing a Higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical and Biological Engin
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have entered into a guaranteed admission to support engineering students seeking a way to pursue a four-year degree.
JOHNSON ADMINISTRATION REACHES $18 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH DOORDASH OVER DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES
The City of Chicago announced on Friday, Nov. 14, an $18 million settlement with DoorDash, resolving the City’s lawsuit asserting claims that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair business practices at the expense of restaurants, consumers, and delivery drivers.
The Waffle Lounge Opens in Chatham
The Waffle Lounge, a Black-female owned, family-friendly, community-rooted brunch restaurant, located at 7433 S. State Street, recently hosted its official grand opening.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON CUTS RIBBON AT XCHANGE TECH WORKFORCE AND INNOVATION HUB IN GRAND CROSSING
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Ald. Desmond Yancy (5th), Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright, leaders from P33, Xchange, SDI Presence, the Comer Science and Education Foundation, as well as Xchange apprentices and local residents for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Xchange Chicago, a new state-of-the-art IT services and innovation center which is bringing new jobs and workforce training opportunities to Grand Crossing and the surrounding communities. The project, which received developmental support from DPD, is projected to create up to 8,000 new jobs while generating $160 million in City-wide annual economic impact.