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GOVERNOR PRITZKER LAUD THE EFFORTS OF BMU FOUNDER, PASTOR JOHN HARRELL, FOR HIS UNDYING COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Pastor John Harrell, Founder and President of the Black Men United Organization- will be joined by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch, Illinois Senate Majority Kimberly Lightford, Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Black Men United, West Suburban residents, and clergymen as they collectively engaged in a ribbon cutting ceremony of an all new 24 unit housing development named 1010 LLC.
Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos Hosts Second Chance Summit to Make Justice Accessible
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos announced the upcoming Second Chance Summit, a countywide initiative to ensure that the legal right to expungement and record sealing is not just written in law, but accessible in practice to every resident who qualifies.
Missing Persons Identification Act Becomes Law
Legislation championed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that creates new guidelines for missing persons investigations is now state law.
South Suburban College and Superior Ambulance Announced Their Articulation Agreement Following The Groundbreaking Of The New Allied Health & Nursing Center
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, South Suburban College (SSC) hosted a milestone day for healthcare education and workforce development in the region. Immediately following the groundbreaking of SSC’s new Allied Health & Nursing Center, the college formalize an Articulation Agreement with Superior Ambulance to expand career pathways in emergency medical services (EMS).
EARLY WALKER AND VMS TO ANNOUNCE HUGE EXPANSION PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN CHICAGO TOWING CONTRACT
Kevin Corcoran-CEO of Vehicle Management Solutions (VMS), along with Early Walker-Vice President of VMS Intergovernmental Affairs- will publicly announce a new diverse expansion program that will now allow outside towing operators, particularly minority firms, the opportunity to engage in towing operations for the city of Chicago.
The Burns Brothers Are Building More Than Businesses--They're Bridging the Diaspora
As Nairobi rises to global prominence with major United Nations agencies set to relocate their headquarters to the city, a new era for Africa is unfolding. John and Mike Burns—the visionary entrepreneurs and cultural architects known as The Burns Brothers—are building bridges across continents, advancing a movement of Black leadership that reflects Africa's expanding role on the world stage. From orchestrating historic White House events to launching Africa's first African American-owned private members' club, the brothers are charting an interconnected world where the diaspora thrives. Their expanding ecosystem of businesses now spans continents united by a singular mission: to uplift, connect, and inspire diverse communities through ownership, creativity, and opportunity.
Protect Your Voice This Back-to-School Season
As staff and students begin their return to classrooms, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is urging the entire school community to take care of one of their most important tools: their voices.
NABJ Selects Elise Durham as Its Next Executive Director
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected Elise Durham as its next executive director. Durham comes to NABJ with more than 30 years of professional work experience in television news management, strategic communications, and government relations, and has an extensive background leading dynamic, results-oriented teams. She is also a longtime member of NABJ.
As Students Go Back to School, New Study Highlights the Importance of Clean Air in Classrooms
With students across the country preparing to head back to school in the weeks ahead, today the American Lung Association, in collaboration with Lakes International Language Academy (LILA), a charter school in Forest Lake, Minnesota, and Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, released findings from an indoor air quality (IAQ) study in schools, reinforcing the urgent need for clean indoor air to support student health and academic success.
DCASE Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth today announced the appointments of Kim Grigsby, Esq., and Erik Madsen. Their combined expertise in law, public safety and community engagement will support the organization’s objectives to foster transformation, ingenuity and equity across all areas of its operations,
Nicor Illinois Community Investment awards $500,000 in Impact Grants to boost local economies
Northern Illinois — Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) has awarded five $100,000 Impact Grants to nonprofits in Rockford and South Suburban Cook County. These grants support programs advancing economic mobility, small business growth and workforce development.
Not for Profit Megan Butz Legacy of Hope Announces Opening of 2025 Grant Cycle
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope announces the opening of its 2025 grant cycle with $250,000 in funding available for Illinois-based organizations dedicated to providing mental health services focused on suicide prevention.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMINDS MOTORISTS ABOUT SCHOOL BUS AND SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and sharing the road safely with buses as schools around the state prepare to open their doors for the new academic year.
MCA Chicago’s fourth annual Chicago Performs series planned for September 18–21
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s 2025 Chicago Performs showcase—an intimate festival of live arts highlighting essential local artists on a national platform—will kick off on Sept. 18-21, 2025. The fourth iteration of Chicago Performs includes work by Robyn Mineko Williams & Artists, Helen Lee/Momentum Sensorium, and Red Clay Dance Company. Taking place in the MCA’s Commons and Edlis Neeson Theater, this year’s performances will delve into themes of memory, remembrance, grief, and making space for joy and healing.