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All are encouraged to “Say Yes!” to organ, eye and tissue donation this National Donate Life Month
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is urging residents in the northern three quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana to “Say Yes!” to registering as organ and tissue donors during National Donate Life Month in April.
Chicago Public Schools Announces Virtual FY26 Capital Budget Community Meeting
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that it will host five meetings next week to engage communities on capital priorities as the District works to develop its Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Plan. The capital plan is a part of the District’s overall budget that will be presented to the Board of Education later this summer. The meetings - which will be led by the CPS Capital Department, Office of Equity, and Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) - aim to provide communities with an understanding of the District’s capital planning process and help the District prioritize critical capital needs.
Chicago Public Schools Announces Virtual FY26 Capital Budget Community Meeting
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that it will host five meetings next week to engage communities on capital priorities as the District works to develop its Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Plan. The capital plan is a part of the District’s overall budget that will be presented to the Board of Education later this summer. The meetings - which will be led by the CPS Capital Department, Office of Equity, and Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) - aim to provide communities with an understanding of the District’s capital planning process and help the District prioritize critical capital needs.
Evergreen Real Estate Group, Imagine Group and KLEO Enterprises Complete Affordable Housing Community in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham Neighborhood
Evergreen Real Estate Group, Imagine Group and KLEO Enterprises announced the completion of Auburn Gresham Apartments, a two-building, 58-unit affordable housing community in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side. The mixed-use buildings were developed in a joint venture between Evergreen—a leader in the development, construction, and management of both affordable and market-rate multifamily properties—and minority-owned developer Imagine, in collaboration with KLEO Enterprises, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD), and the Chicago Department of Housing.
Burrell Communications Group welcomes God-is Rivera to its leadership team
Burrell Communications Group, one of the world's most highly regarded Black-owned advertising agencies, is pleased to welcome acclaimed strategy expert and marketer God-is Rivera to its leadership team. She has been tapped as Chief Strategy Officer, and will lead the department and its staff.
On The 9 Run Crew Promotes Health And Highlights The South Side
Neishe Russell and Phil Weatherspoon co-founded On the 9 Run Crew in 2024 because they wanted to have a running presence on the South side of Chicago. They were a part of another run crew that met every single Saturday for two years. When it disbanded, they didn’t want to lose the connections they made, so they started On the 9 Run Crew.
Little Black Pearl Supports Artists And The Community
Little Black Pearl, located at 1060 East 47th St., has been around for more than 30 years. Monica Haslip is a trained artist, who fell in love with the arts, and it opened a whole new world for her. She opened Little Black Pearl Workshop with the aim to teach arts classes to young people in the community, as well as introducing them to making a living as an artist.
Southland Superintendents Champion Southland Career & Technical Education Center
Six educators from the Southland have formed a collective to embark on a journey that will benefit the community. Dr. Lenell Navarre, Superintendent, Bloom Township High School District 206; Dr. Scott Wakeley, Superintendent, Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233; Dr. Michael Anthony, President, Prairie State College; Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent, Rich Township High School District 227; Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, CEO/Superintendent, Southland College Prep Charter High School; and Dr. Tina Halliman, Superintendent, Special Education Joint Agreement (SEJA) School District 802 have come together to help develop the Southland Career & Technical Education Center (SCEC). The proposed site of the center is the Rich East High School site in Park Forest, Ill., which was shuttered in 2019.
Entrepreneurial Couple Creates A Fine Dining Vibe On The West side
Austin Square, which is located at 5405-5411 W. Madison, is the entrepreneurial endeavor from Anthony and Taneka Anderson. Their boutique, Dressed1213, TNT Private event space and TNT Rooftop are housed there.
What are you fight for?
There appears to be a critical mass of people willing to take to the streets. Seniors, veterans, Generation X and more have begun to stand up for the institutions, safety net programs, and government agencies that sustain them. They are willing to fight the cruelty and chaos being imposed on American society. On the surface these protests seem productive, like the spark of a revolution. The question I have for these protestors is what are you really fighting for?
Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter and Illinois Department of Public Health Launch New Initiative to Promote Brain Health and Reduce Cognitive Decline
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health, announces the launch of the Illinois Brain Health Project, a groundbreaking public health initiative designed to educate Illinoisans about the importance of brain health. This comprehensive campaign focuses on reducing cognitive decline by addressing modifiable risk factors and promoting healthy lifestyle practices, with a particular emphasis on reaching diverse, underserved, and higher-risk communities.
You’d Better Hold on to What You’ve Got
Tariff tiffs and global economic shifts may feel far away, but their impact can hit close to home—especially for seniors living on a fixed income. As prices rise on everyday goods like groceries, appliances, and even some medications, now is the time to take a fresh look at how to protect the assets you DO have.
UNCF Celebrates 81 st Anniversary with Second Annual UNCF/Omni Channel Radio Radiothon on Friday, April 25 th Featuring Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly 12- hour LIVE stream event to raise money for
A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.
REPRESENTATIVE THADDEUS JONES SCORES A HUGE VICTORY IN LEADING CHARGE FOR CAMERAS INSTALLED ALONG CHICAGO AREA EXPRESSWAYS
Thaddeus Jones- Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District- is expressing his gratitude for the scores of accolades that have been bestowed to him in the aftermath of the Illinois State Police recent announcement of substantial decreases in expressway shootings throughout the state of Illinois.
