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Assessor’s Office Releases South and West Suburban Reassessment Report
The Cook County Assessor’s Office published its report on the 2023 assessment cycle, detailing the reassessment of 17 south and west suburban townships in Cook County.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with daily life. It accounts for 60–80% of all dementia cases. While memory changes can be a normal part of aging, Alzheimer’s is not. It’s a progressive brain disease that gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Don’t Delay, Start Today
Retirement planning is a crucial financial journey, but the path looks very different depending on whether you have an employer pension or not. Understanding these differences can help you prepare confidently for your golden years.
NWMAF Hosts Annual Conference, “Forward Together,” at North Central College
NWMAF, the leading organization empowering women in martial arts, will host its annual conference July 17 to 21 at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. The conference is themed “Forward Together” to highlight members’ continued connections and solidarity throughout the years and into the future. While general registration is closed, the interested public is welcome to attend Super Saturday July 19, a showcase of the best of NWMAF’s offerings in classes and performances.
National Association of Counties passes Assessor's Office proposal for federal property data
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Counties (NACo) called for the release of property characteristics data from the federal government last week, supporting a policy proposal by the Cook County Assessor’s Office to improve assessment accuracy.
SIU’s Bryson Future Scholars Program provides head start toward college success
A group of 50 newly admitted Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are getting a jumpstart toward college success this month as they participate in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program, earning 7 credit hours and immersing themselves in college life before classes begin in August.
South Side Sanctuary Recognized With Community Development Award
South Side Sanctuary received the Chicago Neighborhood Development Award (CNDA) John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Creative Places Award during a recent ceremony. South Side Sanctuary is a POP Plaza located at 47th and King Drive that is a collaborative effort by OASES and I Am Your Village, the non-profit arm of the Nascent Group.
Artist Is Expanding Story Of Iconic Characters With Graphic Novel Series
Artist Hebru Brantley is looking to expand the Flyboy Universe with a graphic novel series through a Kickstarter campaign.
Liberation Stories Shows The Narrative Power Of Social Justice Movements
An anthology of narratives about social justice movements for organizers, activists and social justice communicators was released last month with the goal of serving as a practitioners guide. “Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st-Century Social Movements,” was edited by Shanelle Matthews, Marzena Zukowska and the Radical Communications Network (RadComms). At a recent event at the University of Illinois Chicago Social Justice Gallery, Matthews, Zukowska, along with contributing authors Rachel Jacoby, Tre Bosley and Zaineb Mohammed participated in a discussion, moderated by Cathy J. Cohen.
Organization Works To Help Communities Create Municipal Grocery Stores
With grocery prices continuing to increase and food assistance programs services being cut, an Illinois organization is looking at the benefits municipal grocery stores could bring to communities in the South Suburbs, as well as throughout the state of Illinois.
Resume Boot Camp Teaches Young People Career Readiness Skills
A workshop is helping young people, ages 14 years old to 21 years old, prepare for careers by providing resume and career readiness resources. The Resume Boot Camp is a partnership between the Village Legal and Community Project and Hey Benji. The boot camp began on July 8th and runs through July 28th
Legacy Speaks: Mapping Ida B. Wells' Imprint – A Tribute to Ida B. Wells on Her Birthday
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Girls Like Me Project (GLMPI) will host Legacy Speaks: Mapping Ida B. Wells' Imprint, a special bus tour in tribute to the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells on her birthday. This tour will honor Wells' unwavering commitment to social justice and the power of using one’s voice for change.
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is launching her campaign for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District today with an introductory video, linked here, that summarizes her family's history of service and her plans to carry that legacy forward. Miller raised her family in the south suburbs and grew up in Chicago with her family's generational story rooted in Black migration.
Chicago Board of Education Approves Resolution Launching Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program
During its June meeting, the Chicago Board of Education (Board) unanimously approved a resolution to launch a Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program that aims to invest in clean energy and building electrification projects across 12 neighborhood schools by fiscal year 2026.