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City Treasurer’s Office Hosts Financial Empowerment Event

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin has been focused on financial empowerment since she took office in 2019. She knows the importance of giving people access to the resources necessary to build generational wealth. With that in mind, Conyears-Ervin created the Building Wealth for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12th, at the UIC Forum, 1213 S. Halsted.

DEVOTIONAL FOR CAREGIVERS PROVIDES SELF-CARE STRATEGIES

Dr. Jeanne Porter King was caring for her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic and it was a radical change in her and her husband’s lives. She would post about coming through challenges in the caregiver journey on her social media pages. She was amazed at how many other people were also going through a caregiver journey or had been through a caregiver journey.

Chi Prep And Innovations High School Partner

Chicago Prep Elite Sports and Entrepreneurship Academy and Innovations High school have joined in a partnership, which would enable Chi Prep students to get a well-rounded high school experience. The partnership began this school year.

Understanding and Managing Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, incontinence of the bladder and bowels often becomes a common challenge, particularly during the middle and late stages of the disease. There are many causes for incontinence, and understanding them can help caregivers manage the condition while maintaining the dignity of their loved ones.

Do You Have A Plan In Place To Protect Your Family Assets

One of the central components of getting your house in order is to put in place protection for your family’s greatest asset. What is that? If you are the principal wage earner, it is you.

Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe

A cybersecurity breach can present significant threats to your business. No matter the size of your organization, it’s important to take cybersecurity seriously. Your data is your company’s most important asset, and you need to keep your digital operations safe. Most businesses also rely on external partners and vendors, which can introduce cybersecurity risks that must be carefully managed.

Global Strategists Association Celebrates 11th Anniversary with “Black & Global” Week of Engagement

The Global Strategists Association (GSA) is set to mark its 11th anniversary with “Black & Global,” a week-long celebration designed to amplify the local impact and global engagement of Black Chicagoans. This initiative, in partnership with local organizations Girls Like Me Project and Leave No Veteran Behind, offers a platform for enlightening discussions, networking opportunities, and vibrant cultural exchanges.

Collections fall after record south suburban property tax increases, Treasurer Pappas reports

More property owners failed to pay their property taxes on time following record increases in south suburban residential tax bills this year, according to an analysis by the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

ALDERS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS LEADERS OFFER $2.SM TO HELP COVER INTERIM COSTS OF LIFESAVING GUNSHOT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY SHOTSPOTTER UNTIL A PERMANENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION IS IMPLEMENTED

Chicago City Aldermen and key community and business leaders urged Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to re-activate the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system until the City is able to implement a permanent technology solution. The aldermen and others worked with the business community and they have offered to fund $2.5 million to help the city pay the annual $9.6 million cost of ShotSpotter during the interim period.

Illinois Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Calls on Military Academies to Step Up Efforts to Increase Black and Hispanic Enrollment, Highlighting the Potential Impact of Diversity Despite Pending Anti-A

U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1st Congressional District of Illinois) is urging U.S. military academies to enhance their diversity initiatives, despite ongoing lawsuits from a conservative group that led to a Supreme Court decision last year declaring race-based admissions at U.S. universities unconstitutional.

Chicago Southside and Westside Faith Leaders Stand in Solidarity With CTU

On behalf of the Chicago faith-based community, we support the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in their bargaining negotiations as they advocate for essential resources that prioritize the well-being of CPS students, educators, and families in our communities.

Illinois Delegation of 300+ Union Women Head to Tradeswomen Build Nations

This Friday, 370 Illinois Building Trades Union members will gather in New Orleans to kick off the 14th annual Tradeswomen Build Nations at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in a push to recruit and retain more women in the building trades.

COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 2,000 VACANT AND DISTRESSED PROPERTIES ACROSS THE REGION, GENERATING $58.1 MILLION IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE AND 1,400 JOBS IN COOK COUNTY

The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) today celebrated the completion of its 2,000th redeveloped property in Cook County in the 8500 block of S. Peoria Street, a 4-bedroom, 4-bath single family home in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood. The 4,500-square-foot Victorian home, originally built in 1890 and acquired by CCLBA in 2019, was purchased from the Cook County Land Bank Authority in 2021 and rehabbed by local developer Tytus Henry.

DC Sweet Potato Cake Reopens After Reflection and Renewal: A Call to Support Small Businesses Across America

After closing her bakery for a month to refresh her business, April N. Richardson, Esq., Co-Owner of DC Sweet Potato Cake, has reopened with more than just a new brand. Having left her career as a white-collar crimes lawyer with the federal government to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, April is calling on communities across the country to reflect on the importance of supporting small businesses in their neighborhoods. Her open letter is not just a personal story but a nationwide call to action for local businesses that are struggling in today's economy.

New Drug Pricing Policy Could Raise Costs for Millions

President Joe Biden has worked hard to address this issue -- and has delivered for America's most vulnerable. His historic Inflation Reduction Act caps insulin costs, limits out-of-pocket drug spending to $2,000 annually, and allows seniors to spread their pharmacy bills evenly throughout the year. Collectively, these reforms are a major step forward for healthcare affordability.