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Kevin Hart Enters Strategic Partnership With Authentic Brands Group to Scale His Brand and Business Worldwide
Globally recognized comedian, actor, producer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart has announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. Through the agreement, Hart and Authentic will co-own and manage the Kevin Hart brand, scaling it across new verticals and markets through Authentic’s innovative brand platform.
How a Treasurer’s Office Study Closed a Loophole that Allowed Wealthy Investors to Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Dollars from Low-Income areas
For years, wealthy investors exploited loopholes in the property tax system to funnel money from local schools and governments into their collective wallets. But the loopholes were closed after a Cook County Treasurer’s Office study put a spotlight on the state’s costly sale-in-error law that the investors themselves helped craft.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Expands Access To Women’s Healthcare
The UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial opened a new women’s health clinic on its Harvey campus, with the goal to address disparities in access to care for women with complex healthcare needs.
Local Entrepreneur Creates Foundation Around Global Mission
Sunny Akhigbe founded A Boy and His Dream in 2015, as a way to help people who have experienced childhood trauma and provide them with the necessary tools they need to succeed. Akhigbe and A Boy and His Dream will host the annual legacy gala from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21st, at the Midland Hotel, located at 172 W. Adams St.
Elevated Chicago And MacArthur Foundation Invest In Community-Led Art Projects
Elevated Chicago recently partnered with the MacArthur Foundation to provide $340,000 in grant money to eight community-led art projects that will be located near transit hubs. Equiticity in North and South Lawndale, the OH Art Foundation in Bridgeport, One Aim High LLC in Bronzeville, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance in Avondale and Humboldt Park.
Healing Illinois Supports Organizations Doing Racial Healing Work
Healing Illinois recently announced it would distribute $4.3 million in grant funding for 193 subgrantees that work to promote racial healing in more than 30 counties across the state of Illinois. The announcement was made during a celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing at an event at Malcolm X College, titled, “We Carry the Light.”
Let’s Just Do It
Last week I shared that I have been meeting with several of my colleagues—men and women who, like me, have spent decades in financial services. When we gather, there is one painful truth we almost always end up lamenting: our skills, experience, and professional knowledge are too often undervalued in our own community when compared to our white counterparts.
MAJOR BLACK RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO MAKE FIRM OF THEIR ENDORSEMENT IN THE RACE FOR COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT
Over 100 major religious leaders from throughout Cook County will travel to Quinn Chapel AME Church to publicly confirm their collective endorsement for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to be re-elected for another full four-year term of office in the upcoming March 17th Democratic Primary.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Aradia Clark
It is with deep sorrow that the Rich Township Chamber of Commerce, dba Chamber 57, mourns the tragic loss of Aradia Clark, our Executive Board Treasurer and a cherished leader in our community. Aradia passed away early Sunday morning, February 1st, following a car accident.
Democrats Should Lead By Example on Gerrymandering
Redistricting has once again pushed the nation to a crossroads, and Virginia Democrats now find themselves at the center of it. With strong legislative majorities and Governor Abigail Spanberger’s leadership, Democrats in Virginia face a choice that will echo far beyond the Commonwealth. Should Democrats repeat the mistakes that have corroded American democracy for decades, or model a better path rooted in fairness, transparency, and respect for voters.
Real Men Cook Announces Annual Chicken & Chili Cookoff at The Quarry
Real Men Cook, presented by Real Men Charities, will host its Annual Chicken & Chili Cookoff on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Quarry Chi (2423 E. 75th Street, Chicago). The community-centered culinary event brings together local cooks, food lovers, and neighbors for an evening of flavor, friendly competition, and impact.
AI Revolution: Disruption Today, Growth Tomorrow for Chicago’s Workforce
AI is not just a buzzword. It is a force already reshaping the city’s economic landscape. Much of the national conversation has centered on job disruption, and it is a valid concern. Earlier this year, several leading technology companies announced significant job cuts as they increased investment in AI capabilities.
CAPACITY CROWD GATHERED AT SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE TO ATTEND CANDIDATE’S FORUM ORGANIZED BY COOK COUNTY MONICA CLERK GORDON
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon recently partnered with the Links organization to sponsor a candidates forum featuring two of the three candidates for the office of United States Senate representing Illinois.
Joseph Business School Announces Partial Scholarships for Low- to Moderate-Income Students Ahead of January 30 Application Deadline
The Joseph Business School (JBS) announced today that it is offering partial scholarships to qualified low- to moderate-income students enrolling in its upcoming February 7, 2026, entrepreneurship cohort. The deadline to complete the enrollment application is Friday, January 30, creating a timely opportunity for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs seeking high-impact business training rooted in both practical and biblical principles.
