Local News
New National Resource Hub Launched to Support Women of Color Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
In honor of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Breastcancer.org, in partnership with the Tigerlily Foundation, has launched a new Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Resource Hub — a comprehensive, bilingual, mobile-friendly platform designed to meet the cultural and community needs of people living with metastatic breast cancer, with a special focus on Black and African American women who face disproportionate barriers to care. The hub is available in both English and Spanish to ensure broader access and inclusion for diverse communities.
Beyond the Screen: How Trading Cards Support Learning in a Digital Age
Parents, teachers, and even pediatricians have tried everything to manage kids’ screen time — banning phones from bedrooms, requiring outdoor play, encouraging reading, even prescribing medications. But the pull of technology isn’t going away. Social media, streaming platforms, and artificial intelligence tools are programmed to grab the attention of young people with remarkable effectiveness.
IDPH Marks Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19-25
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is observing Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19-25, and reminding all parents and caregivers of young children to be aware of risk factors for lead poisoning and how to prevent it.
Calumet City New Paratransit Transfer Facility
Thaddeus Jones- Mayor of Calumet City and Illinois State Representative of the 29th District- was joined by Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski; Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger, various members of the Calumet City City Council, and Calumet City residents, in a groundbreaking celebration of an all-new Pace Paratransit Facility in Calumet City. The historic event took place on Tuesday, October 21st at the construction site located at 1370 Ring Road in Calumet City, Illinois.
Time Change This Sunday Can Deeply Affect Those Living With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
As clocks “fall back” one hour this Sunday, November 2, marking the end of Daylight-Saving Time (DST), most Americans will welcome the extra hour of rest. But for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, this annual adjustment can bring confusion, disrupted routines, and sleepless nights that ripple through households.
Black Leadership Arts Collective To Host Recital And Gala At The Lyric Opera Of Chicago
An organization that supports Black classical musicians is partnering with the Lyric Opera of Chicago to present a recital and gala. Echoes of Excellence: Celebrating the Legacy of Chicago’s Black Voices will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8ths, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, located at 20 N. Wacker Drive.
Organization Provides Support For Addiction And Recovery
Dora Wright and her husband started the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition in 2012 out of the need for addiction support services on the West side of Chicago. Their goal was to put a face to recovery with a vision to help people with active addictions. Wright herself has been in recovery for 38 years. Growing up on the West side, she said she left her community in search of addiction support and recovery programs because she wasn’t aware of any that existed in the community.
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Talks About Retirement Savings
October is recognized as National Retirement Security Month and October 19th-25th is National Retirement Security Week, both highlight the importance of helping people across the United States to prepare for retirement. Locally, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is offering Illinois Secure Choice as a way for eligible residents to save for their retirement.
Strugglebeard Bakery Aims To Make People Smile
Quinton McNair creates baked goods that bring people joy with Strugglebeard Bakery. He said there is a feeling that comes with creating things people enjoy he made with his bare hands that is therapeutic.
Turning Passion into Profit
Retirement is supposed to be the season when we finally slow down—but for many of us, it’s the season when we finally wake up. After decades of working for others, raising families, and serving our communities, we reach a point where we ask, “Now what?” The answer, my friends, may lie in turning your passion into profit.
South Side Community Art Center Opens Interim Offices in The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Honoring Shared Legacy of Dr. Margaret Burroughs on Her Birthday!
SSCAC’s temporary move comes at the heels of its $18-million renovation and expansion project and represents a meaningful chapter in SSCAC’s 85-year history as a steward of Black art and culture. The capital project includes preservation of its landmark 1892 building at 3831 South Michigan Avenue and construction of a new 10,000 square-foot addition. The expanded facility will deepen SSCAC’s capacity to serve artists, students, and the broader public through exhibitions, residencies, education, and cultural programs.
Donna Miller Files Petitions for 2nd Congressional District Seat
"It feels great!" That is the response Donna Miller expressed after filing petitions for her congressional bid in Springfield. The Cook County Commissioner is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who is seeking to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL PRIMED, ENERGIZED, AND PREPARED FOR STRETCH RUN FOR ELECTION
Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- has coalesced a well-rounded support base of residents, elected officials, Clergy leaders, and business leaders as she is primed, energized, and prepared for the stretch run of her election to a full four-year term of office. This morning Commissioner McCaskill submitted nearly 1700 signatures as she officially filed her candidacy for election to a full four-year term of office.
WOMEN FOR JULIANA HOST MOMS FIRESIDE CHAT WITH CONTENT CREATOR JENNY LEFLORE
Last night, Women for Juliana hosted their first event, a fireside chat moderated by mom and content creator Jenny LeFlore. Dozens of attendees gathered at Little Black Pearl in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood for the conversation.
