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PRESIDENT PRECKWINKLE TO JOIN COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL, FELLOW COMMISSIONERS, AND THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH PHYSICIANS AS THEY WILL SPEAK TO INCREASES IN SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
Dr. Kisha McCaskill-Cook County Board Commissioner of the 5th District- will be joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, several of her colleagues of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Cook County Public Health System Physicians and healthcare advocates in publicly acknowledging National Condom Week in Cook County. The group will also discuss new trends of HIV cases and other STDs here in Cook County.
It’s National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and Being Black is Under Attack
February 7 is National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), which was first observed in 1999. This observance was established as a day to acknowledge how HIV disproportionately affects Black people. The most recent Illinois Department of Public Health reports (for year ending 2023) note that non-Hispanic African Americans (Black people) are only 14% of the population in Illinois, yet are 47% of new HIV Diagnoses and 52% of existing AIDS diagnoses. Yet today, organizations are being cautioned by attorneys and legislators to find ways not to use the word “Black” when referencing the inequitable incidence and impact of HIV/AIDS on the African American community because of the government’s targeting elimination of funding and services to “Black” people as a category of diversity, equity and inclusion.
EXPERIENCE AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION, ART, AND COMMUNITY AT THE 2025 BRUSHES WITH CANCER ART EXHIBITION AND CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT THE WRITERS THEATER
Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that provides social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming, announced today that its Brushes With Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration will be held at The Writers Theater in Glencoe on Saturday, March 15. The event will feature an opportunity to view 20 unique pieces of art that reflect 20 personal journeys with cancer. Guests can also enjoy food, drinks, music, and dancing.
ALDERMAN COLEMAN TO HOST CHICAGO’S LARGEST VALENTINE’S DAY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Chicago’s 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, President Toni Preckwinkle, and other elected officials as they will honor and serve over 400 Military Veterans and Seniors. The event is being held as part of the 16th Ward’s 6th Annual Appreciation Luncheon for its Veterans and Seniors.
Alumni Greg and Ronda Brenneman make historic $50 million gift to Washburn University
Exceptional healthcare happens when professionals work together. Washburn University is ensuring the next generation learns the same way through an innovative new healthcare institute that integrates disciplines in a simulated, real-world setting. Today, Washburn alumni Greg and Ronda Brenneman brought this vision to life with a historic gift – an investment of $50 million – that will fuel this project and other initiatives in Washburn’s strategic framework and plan “Thriving Together.”
Cook County Clerk’s Office Seeking Election Judges for Upcoming April 1 Municipal Elections
Suburban voters can do their part for local democracy and earn some cash in the process by working as an Election Judge for the Cook County Clerk’s Office in the April 1, 2025, Consolidated General Election.
CHICAGO GATHERS TO CELEBRATE PASTOR IRA ACREE’S 60TH BIRTHDAY
Hundreds of community leaders, elected officials, congregants, and supporters will gather in the western suburbs this Friday to celebrate a milestone birthday for one of Chicago’s most dedicated civil rights champions, Pastor Ira Acree. The beloved pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church, where he has served for 35 years, will be honored for his tireless advocacy, leadership, and commitment to social justice.
MADD IL Urges Fans to Be a Team Player This Super Bowl: Don’t Drive Impaired
As football fans across the country prepare for Super Bowl LIX, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) IL is calling on everyone to make safety a top priority. By planning a safe ride home before kickoff, fans can help save lives and ensure game day is unforgettable for all the right reasons.
Know These 4 Core Factors to Avoid a Heart Health Syndrome
(Family Features) In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems in one part of your body can affect other parts.
National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) Secures Historic USPTO Federal Trademarks
The National Alliance for Black Business (NABB)®, co-founded by the National Business League (NBL)®, National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)®, and The World Conference of Mayors (WCM)®, proudly announces the official registration of two groundbreaking trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): National Alliance for Black Business (U.S. Trademark Registration No. 7616333) and NABB National Alliance for Black Business (U.S. Trademark Registration No. 7606600). These trademarks represent a monumental step in institutionalizing Black economic empowerment and creating a unified platform to advocate for Black businesses globally.
Chicago Urban Historian, Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas, Joins The DuSable Museum
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center announced today the hiring of Shermann “Dilla” Thomas as the new Brand Ambassador and Chief of Social Media. For the past 5 years, Dilla has been sharing the positive aspects of Chicago and its amazing history through engaging social content, community bus tours and most recently his show, “You Don’t Know Chi.”
South Carolina, Staley Ink Historic Contract Extension
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley that will go through the 2029-30 season and make her the highest paid college women’s basketball coach in the history of the sport.
Toyota Launches 'You Can't Stop My Drive'
Toyota has proudly lifted the wraps on its newest national brand campaign, "You Can't Stop My Drive," which celebrates the shared optimism for a progressive future, focused on Black men. Toyota's 2025 campaign aims to reinforce its emotional connection with Black men by spotlighting mobility as a transformative influence in their daily lives.
ComEd Ambassador Program Provides Jobs and Support to Customers in Need
For Diane Flowers of Chicago’s Westlawn neighborhood, educating struggling families about the support options available to pay their electric bills is more than a job. It’s a way to pay good fortune forward.
