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OIG Finds Department of Finance Lacks Tools for Managing and Addressing City Debt; At Least $8.1 Billion in Outstanding Debt Owed to the City
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit of the Department of Finance’s (DOF) management of outstanding debt owed to the City of Chicago, and found that DOF lacks foundational management tools for addressing the overall amount of outstanding debt owed to the City. As a result, outstanding debt totals at least $8.1 billion.
Cancer Center at Illinois Earns Prestigious National Cancer Institute Designation
Today, the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) announced it has been designated as a Basic Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This national recognition places CCIL among the nation’s most elite cancer research institutions and affirms the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s excellence in merging oncology, engineering, and basic science.
Chicago Selected as Home of the Candy Hall of Fame Experience
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) today announced that Chicago has been selected for the permanent home of the Candy Hall of Fame Experience, a 60,000-square-foot, multi-level destination coming to 830 N. Michigan Ave, along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
NAREB CALLS ON FHA TO ELIMINATE UNFAIR SPOUSAL DEBT RULES CURTAILING HOMEOWNERSHIP IN COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATES ACROSS THE US
he National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) has issued a call to action urging the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to eliminate outdated underwriting rules that can penalize married borrowers. NAREB President Ashley Thomas III is demanding that the agency stop requiring lenders to include a non-borrowing spouse's debt on mortgage applications unless that spouse is legally obligated to repay the loan.
Karin Norington-Reaves Named Cara Collective President & CEO
Cara Collective’s Board of Directors is honored to announce Karin Norington-Reaves will assume the role of President & CEO for the Chicago-based workforce development enterprise, effective May 4, 2026.
Capacity Crowd Attended The 2026 Rich Township State Of The Township Town Hall Meeting
Calvin Jordan-Rich Township Supervisor- was recently joined by the Rich Township Board of Trustees, Rich Township Residents, State Officials, Local Mayors, and a capacity crowd as he gave a healthy and prosperous outlook for the Township. Moreover the mass crowd collectively celebrated Rich Township's 176th year of existence.
Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Week
Chicago officially launched the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Week, a multi-day, citywide celebration of culture, education, economic opportunity and community engagement, taking place April 26 through May 3. Mayor Brandon Johnson marked the occasion with an official proclamation recognizing the significance of the event for the city.
Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Week Kicks Off Citywide Celebration of Culture, Education and Community
Chicago officially launched the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Week, a multi-day, citywide celebration of culture, education, economic opportunity and community engagement, taking place April 26 through May 3. Mayor Brandon Johnson marked the occasion with an official proclamation recognizing the significance of the event for the city.
Melanie Campbell, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President & CEO, Praises Virginia Voters for Passing a Plan That Will Redraw the State’s Congressional Map
Recently, the voters in the state of Virginia approved a plan that will allow for the redrawing of that state’s congressional map for the remainder of this decade. This is part of a larger battle over the issue of redistricting that is taking place in several states ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. The approval of the Virginia referendum drew praise from the leadership of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), the leadership development, mentoring, intergenerational empowerment, and power-building arm of the NCBCP.
Ford Advances Millionaire Amendment to Support Schools, Deliver Property Tax Relief
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, advanced a proposal out of a House committee Tuesday that would give voters an opportunity to institute a 3% surtax on income over $1 million and deliver billions to schools and homeowners in property tax relief.
MUGLER FRAGRANCES IS THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF CARDI B'S LITTLE MISS DRAMA TOUR
Mugler Fragrances is the official sponsor of Cardi B's highly anticipated Little Miss Drama Tour, which has sold out across all stops to date, marking a powerful collaboration between two cultural icons known for fearless self-expression, bold femininity, and boundary-pushing creativity.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s The Pitch a success on campus
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosted its successful signature pitch competition on the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) campus with 100 of its students recently.
Joint Center Report Outlines How State and Community Leaders Can Close Federal AI Policy Gaps for Black Entrepreneurs
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies recently released a new policy brief highlighting both the opportunities and risks that the emerging AI economy presents for Black entrepreneurs. The brief, How State Policymakers and Community Leaders Can Help Close the Federal AI Policy Gap for Black Entrepreneurs, outlines how state and local governments, philanthropic organizations, and private-sector leaders can act to ensure Black business owners are able to compete and lead in the AI era.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Launches "Flourish Together" Campaign for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation (TPAF), a Naperville, Illinois–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with autism, is recognizing National Autism Awareness Month and National Autism Acceptance Month this April with the launch of its three-month "Flourish Together: Community. Support. Impact." campaign. The initiative features a series of community partnerships and local business activations designed to educate the public and support TPAF's programming.
