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National Summit in Chicago to Spotlight and Scale Solutions Expanding Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food
Applications Open for $100,000 Innovation Award Co-hosted by Food Systems for the Future Institute (FSFI), with Chef José Andrés serving as Honorary Co-Host, and organized in partnership with the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, The Food Trust, and the University of Illinois Chicago, the 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit will convene national leaders to advance practical solutions that strengthen grocery retail and expand access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved communities across the United States.
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Advises Public of Continued Courthouse Closure Due to Power Outages
Due to severe weather, courthouses remain closed because of ongoing power outages. The Bridgeview Courthouse, Markham Courthouse, and Branch Courts 35 & 38, located at 727 E. 111th St., Chicago, are closed today, June 12, 2026. All incarcerated defendants at Branch 35 & 38 may appear via Zoom from 26th and California.
The Salvation Army Celebrates 88 Years of National Donut Day Across Chicagoland
If you spotted free donuts in and around your neighborhood today, there's a story behind them that most Chicagoans don't know. National Donut Day exists because of The Salvation Army. The holiday traces back to the organization's female volunteers who served donuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I and was formally established as an annual celebration in Chicago in 1938. Today, 88 years later, The Salvation Army marked the occasion with community celebrations across the Chicagoland area — right where it all began.
Commissioner Donna Miller & Cook County Board Held Domestic Relations
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was joined by her colleagues on the Cook County Board yesterday, June 10, 2026, for a Domestic Relations Hearing examining the challenges facing families navigating the domestic relations court system and exploring opportunities to strengthen coordination among County agencies and court partners.
HAZEL CREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 152½ CELEBRATES RECORD GROWTH YEAR MARKED BY ACADEMIC GAINS, IMPROVED SCHOOL CLIMATE, AND PROFOUND STUDENT EVOLVEMENT
As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, Hazel Crest School District 152½ is celebrating a year marked by measurable academic progress, strengthened student supports, operational improvements, and a renewed commitment to excellence across every level of the organization. Through the collective efforts of the Board of Education, district leadership, educators, staff, students, and families, the district has continued building momentum toward long-term success while creating meaningful opportunities for every learner to thrive.
MAYOR JADA D. CURRY & THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD SET TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND WITH THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “LYNVINIA MUSIC FESTIVAL” FEATURING LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, AND FAMILY FUN
Mayor Jada D. Curry, alongside the Village Clerk and Lynwood Board of Trustees, is proud to invite residents and visitors from across the South Suburbs and Chicagoland region to attend the highly anticipated Lynvinia Music Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake View Park, 19801 Lake Lynwood Drive, Lynwood, Illinois.
Illinois Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Illinois since 2022, Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Mary Killough, is reminding community members to learn the warning signs and speak up about suspected abuse of older adults.
(BPRW) SUNDIAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY GROUP NAMES CEDRIC J. ROGERS CHIEF PRODUCT & PLATFORM OFFICER
Sundial Media & Technology Group today formally announced the establishment of a Chief Product & Platform Officer role and the appointment of Cedric J. Rogers to lead this function. A former Apple executive and the Co-Founder of Culture Genesis, one of the largest Black-owned digital media networks, Rogers brings rare depth at the intersection of consumer technology, cultural media and creator ecosystems. He will drive product strategy, platform innovation, audience intelligence, monetization, and the continued evolution of Sundial’s SMART platform across its portfolio of brands - including ESSENCE, Refinery29, Beautycon, AFROPUNK, and the CreateHER Network.
Chicago State University Launches CQuEST Center, Opening Pathways to Careers at the Frontier of the Quantum Era
Chicago State University (CSU) proudly announces the launch of its CSU Quantum Education, Science and Technology Center (CQuEST), an Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)-authorized hub that brings together the university’s quantum research, credentials, and workforce programs under a single, coordinated center on Chicago’s South Side.
In the final hours of 2026 Illinois Legislative Session… History Made as More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill Heads to Governor Pritzker’s De
In a historic moment for the nation’s labor movement and the State of Illinois, the Illinois Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act (HB 5090), also known as the Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill, passed both chambers of the Illinois State Legislature this weekend, giving more than 100,000 rideshare drivers statewide the right to form a union. The legislation sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam and State Representative Yolonda Morris will now head to Governor JB Pritzker's desk and would establish one of the strongest frameworks in the country for rideshare drivers to organize and bargain collectively.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ Historic Property Tax Sale Reform Legislation Passes in Illinois General Assembly
Sweeping property tax foreclosure reforms pushed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas passed Saturday in the Illinois General Assembly and now head to the governor’s desk.
From Neighborhood Staples to Emerging Brands
As Chicago neighborhoods continue prioritizing local economic growth and community investment, the Office of Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is proud to announce the return of the Chicago Stars Awards (CSA), a citywide initiative created to celebrate and support the entrepreneurs, storefronts, and emerging brands helping shape the future of Chicago’s economy. Nominations for the 2026 Chicago Stars Awards cohort officially open June 1, 2026, and will remain open through August 1, 2026.
Illinois DCFS celebrates national #1 ranking in kinship care; reports progress made in KIND Act implementation
State government leaders joined the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the ACLU of Illinois, and community partners at a press conference at the Center for Youth and Family Solutions in Springfield today to highlight significant accomplishments and ongoing progress in implementing the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act, landmark legislation signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in 2025.
Here’s How One Lucky Illinoisan Will Control the Chicago Skyline in 2027
Open to all Illinois residents age 18 and older, the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago Foundation’s new Skyline Lighting Raffle is now live through Aug. 21. The raffle invites participants to purchase $25 tickets for a chance to design a custom skyline lighting display across downtown Chicago in 2027. The winning participant will work directly with BOMA/Chicago to create a meaningful lighting campaign celebrating a personal milestone, honoring a loved one, raising awareness for a cause—or maybe it’s just a favorite color.
