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INAUGURAL FUTURE WAY FORWARD CONFERENCE INVITES AMERICA TO COME TOGETHER -- FOR REAL AND FOR GOOD
In a time when division continues to take center stage, the Future Way Forward Conference (FWF) is flipping the script. Held at the iconic National Museum of African American Music in the heart of Nashville, this first-of-its-kind three-day event is designed to move us beyond the noise of race, culture, and politics and into real conversations and real plans to build a better future, together.
Dancer Teaches Life Skills Through Dance
Ashley Johnson started dancing when she was three years old. Growing up in a creative household, her and her brother would dance around the house to Michael Jackson.
Dovetail Project Receives Support From The NBA Foundation And The Chicago Bulls
Sheldon Smith founded the Dovetail Project in 2009, with the goal to help young fathers between the ages of 17 years old to 24 years old. Fathers in the Dovetail Project program receive skills, tools and opportunities for careers that will help them become effective parents and leaders in their families and communities. Smith wanted to launch a fatherhood initiative that would support young dads because he was a young father, and his parents had him at the age of 18 years old.
Summit Encourages Non-Profit Practitioners To Collaborate To Create Change
The Office of Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago recently hosted its third annual South Side Strong Summit. The theme of this year’s event was “Connecting Community. Catalyzing Impact.” The goal of the event was to provide collaborative strategies to individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector, focusing on violence intervention and prevention.
CPS And NASCAR Partner For STEM Fest Challenge
Students from Chicago Public Schools had the opportunity to participate in the third annual STEAM Fest Challenge. There were 600 students from kindergarten to 12th grade who competed in a NASCAR-themed design challenge.
Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago's Homicide Numbers Could Be Victim of Trump's Targeted Cuts
Chicago is seeing some of its lowest homicide numbers since 1962, according to the City of Chicago. In April, 20 homicides were recorded. That brings the total number of people slain to 116, which are 35 people fewer than last year.
City of Chicago to Honor Fallen Heroes With 2025 Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
The City of Chicago will commemorate Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24, with a wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at Richard J. Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., followed by the annual Memorial Day Parade at noon along State Street. The ceremony will be emceed by Master Sgt. Adam Shaw, U.S. Army (retired), and will include remarks from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Peace of Mind In A Digital Age
Many people believe that once they’ve created a will or living trust, their estate planning work is done. But in today’s digital age, that’s only part of the story. If your estate plan doesn’t address your digital assets, you may be leaving your legacy—and your loved ones—vulnerable.
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Dementia, a condition often associated with aging, affects millions of individuals and families around the world. But despite its prevalence, many people remain unsure of what dementia actually is, how it differs from Alzheimer’s disease, and what early signs to look out for.
Clerk Monica Gordon Celebrates Opening of Roseland Freedom Defense Center
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joined officials from the Cook County Public Defender’s Office and other community partners Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Roseland Freedom Defense Center, a first-if-its-kind facility that will provide much needed legal services and support for residents of the Southland.
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (MWRD) COMMISSIONER YUMEKA BROWN FORMALIZES EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE FOR U.S. CONGRESS
(Matteson, IL) Yumeka Brown-Current MWRD Commissioner and Matteson Village Clerk- has formalized an exploratory committee for her anticipated run for the United States Congress representing the 2nd Congressional District. In addition, Commissioner Brown has officially launched an extensive listening tour throughout the region. This comes immediately following the announcement of Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s run for the United States Senate representing the State of Illinois.
Burrell Communications Group acquires Atlanta-based general market agency Fitzco
Burrell Communications Group, one of the world's most highly regarded multicultural advertising agencies, has announced the acquisition of Atlanta, Georgia-based Fitzco, a 42 year-old full-service marketing agency. Effective immediately, the move signals Burrell's first building block in its plan to create BCG Worldwide, the first Black-owned agency network.
Center for Better Aging Extends Chicago Testing, Diagnostic Access
The Center for Better Aging has completed its first capital investment, bringing much-needed access to advanced health screening and diagnostic resources to South Side residents. A next-generation CT and mammography suite will provide heart scans and early breast cancer detection.
Healthcare Company Vantive to Invest $23 Million in New U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Vantive announced that Vantive will invest $23 million and locate its new U.S. headquarters in Deerfield. Vantive, formerly the Kidney Care segment of Baxter International, is a global vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy. Today, as a standalone company, Vantive is dedicated to elevating the standards of kidney and vital organ therapies with a vision to enable longer, fuller lives for patients around the world. This announcement builds upon Illinois’ reputation as a global hub for health innovation, biotech, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.