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SOUTH SIDE HEALTHY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ENSURES ACCESS TO CARE FOR SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS AFTER ACA SUBSIDY EXPIRATION
The South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO) announced that it will continue to provide critical healthcare access and support to South Side residents following the expiration of key Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies on December 31, which has left millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands in Cook County, facing sharply higher premiums or at risk of losing their insurance altogether. SSHCO is a nonprofit that subsidizes providers on the South Side so that residents can access care within their own community, provides a free doula program for new mothers, and connects patients to primary care physicians, healthy food and even transportation.
Chicago Faces Potential $60 Million Cut to Homeless Services as Winter Walk Mobilizes Emergency Response
Chicago’s homelessness response system could lose tens of millions of dollars within weeks under proposed federal funding changes, a shift advocates warn would dramatically increase street homelessness during the coldest months of the year.
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE OPENS APPLICATIONS TO FILL THREE UPCOMING VACANCIES ON THE COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY (CCPSA)
The District Council Nominating Committee invites qualified city leaders to apply to fill three upcoming vacancies on the seven-member Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA). Applications will be open for 30 days. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by February 6, 2026, and may access the application here.
American Airlines and OBAP celebrate 50 years of progress and 100 years of flight
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) and American Airlines proudly announce their partnership for OBAP's 50th Anniversary Celebration. As the event's official Title Sponsor, American Airlines joins OBAP in honoring five decades of advancing awareness, access and opportunities for careers in aviation for those who otherwise may have not known it was possible. This partnership is especially significant as American Airlines celebrates its centennial year in 2026, marking 100 years of connecting people and places around the world.
Bradlink's President Helen Callier to Speak at the University of Texas Austin Readiness Training Program for HUB's Graduation
Bradlink LLC President Helen Callier will speak at the University of Texas at Austin signature IC2 Institute's Readiness Training Program (RTP) Graduation for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's). Helen leads an award-winning SBA small business and industry recognized government contracting firm that provides technical services to various local agencies including Austin Independent School District (AISD).
Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Blueberry Pediatrics Team Up to Expand Pediatric Care Access in Cook County
Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company, has collaborated with Blueberry Pediatrics to deliver remote, around-the-clock pediatric care to families across Cook County—home to nearly one-third of Aetna Better Health of Illinois’ pediatric members statewide. The joint effort will expand statewide in phases.
BREAKOUT R&B/POP ARTIST GABBY SAMONE RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE "COMPLICATED"
American Idol Season 23 finalist, viral sensation, and rising R&B/Pop artist Gabby Samone released her debut original single "Complicated," available on all digital streaming platforms Friday, Jan. 16, via BMG.
Know the Truth
How many times have you heard, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you”? I’ve heard it more times than I can count. They say that if a statement is repeated often enough, people begin to accept it as truth. Well, I’m here to set the record straight. No matter how many times something is said, it does not make it so. And when it comes to retirement, what you don’t know can hurt you— especially financially.
Claretian Associates named by Bank of America as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder
Bank of America has named Claretian Associates and Aspire of Illinois as its 2025 Neighborhood Builders. These two organizations join 44 other Chicago based nonprofits who have been named Neighborhood Builders since the program began in 2004.
HushLoudly Podcast Seeks to Highlight Introverts
A podcast is changing the narrative around what it means to be an introvert. The HushLoudly podcast was started by Dr. Jeri Bingham in 2019 after she realized there was a need for a podcast that highlighted the advantages to being an introvert. Bingham believes that introverts can excel in a society and environment where extroverts are celebrated and rewarded. Her friend suggested that she start a podcast and helped her get her podcast on WGN Radio.
Local Attorney Discusses Workplace Discrimination on the Basis of Race
With the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion in different sectors, Black people are experiencing layoffs at a higher rate than other populations. Additionally, Black people experiencing discrimination based on their race. According to the Pew Research Report that was released in 2023, about four-in-ten Black workers say they have experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly by an employer because of their race or ethnicity.
Classical Musician’s turn as an author yields success
Edward Kelsey Moore has had quite the career as a musician, primarily in the classical music genre. He’s also had great success as a writer. His book, The Supreme’s at Earl’s All You Can Eat, was turned into a motion picture in 2024.
Writing Fellowship To Support Diverse Chicago Writers
A newly created writing fellowship seeks to cultivate diverse writers and highlight their unique perspectives and voices. The Write Where You Are writing fellowship was developed by the Stories Matter Foundation. The foundation will award 12 fellowships and the classes are scheduled to begin in early March.
VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD’S STELLAR DAY OF SERVICE IN HONOR OF MLK
Jada D. Curry- Mayor of Lynwood , Illinois- was joined by the Village Clerk and the full Village Board of Trustees in a Day of Service to honor the incredible and visionary champion, the late Dr .Martin Luther King Jr.