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AMERICAN PLACE CASINO WELCOMES ALICIA JACKSON AS NEW DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
American Place Casino is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Jackson as Director of Events and Promotions. Bringing over 26 years of experience in gaming hospitality, Jackson will oversee strategic promotion initiatives, special events, and player engagement strategies to elevate the guest experience.
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras announces Fall programming from signature Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert NEW HORIZONS to showcases of programs for jazz, chamber music, and more
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO), Chicago’s globally recognized premier youth orchestra, announces an eclectic Fall season, including its signature annual Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, as well as additional performances showcasing eight orchestral programs ranging from jazz orchestra to chamber music ensembles. The Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, titled New Horizons, takes place at Symphony Center’s Orchestra Hall (220 S. Michigan Avenue), on Sunday, November 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at CYSO.org. For more information, visit CYSO.org.
FEMA Launches New Option to Buy National Flood Insurance Program Policy Online
It is now easier than ever for Illinois residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding. Today FEMA launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide, with the online purchase option available to anyone living in one of the almost 22,700 participating NFIP communities.
Gender Wage Gap Narrows Amid Affordability Crisis, but Black and Latina Women Still Left Behind
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has published its analysis of the Census Bureau's annual income data, finding that the gender wage gap for full-time year-round workers narrowed in 2025, reversing the two-year decline in women's relative earnings and returning them to the level of the immediate post-pandemic economic recovery.
How to Make More Tax-Savvy Investments
October is National Financial Planning Month, making it a great time to note that not all investments are created equal, especially when it comes to taxation. Some types of investments produce unpredictable capital gains, while others generate consistent dividend distributions, and understanding the differences is integral to a sound financial plan and a tax-savvy investment portfolio. Here, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) highlights which investments you should consider keeping in and out of your taxable accounts as part of your financial plan.
Giannoulias Announces Temporary Closure of Bridgeview DMV for One-Stop-Shop Upgrade
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced the temporary closure of the Bridgeview DMV, located at 7358 W. 87th St., for renovations and an upgrade to the One-Stop-Shop model, which will provide residents with a faster, more convenient customer experience.
IGB Approves Proposed Rule to Integrate Video Gaming into the Self-Exclusion Program
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) today approved a proposed rule that adds video gaming to the agency’s voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (SEP) for Problem Gamblers. The rule will allow people who enroll in the program to exclude themselves from the State’s network of roughly 50,000 video gaming terminals through identity verification at video gaming redemption terminals while creating a framework for video gaming player accounts, cashless wagering, and responsible gaming limits.
Moore's Christina Glover Burnette Named to Inaugural NAACP Advancement List
Moore, the leading constituent experience management company, is proud to announce that Christina Glover Burnette, vice president of video production, has been named to the NAACP's inaugural 2026 Advancement List, a national recognition honoring exceptional Black leaders whose achievements, innovation and influence are driving progress across industries and communities nationwide.
Be the Drum Major
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, we have a chance to shape decisions that reach from Washington to Springfield to Cook County, and into our own neighborhoods. Voting can feel like one more task on a crowded calendar. This year, make it something you look forward to: a shared outing, a chance to reconnect, and a practical way to have a say in the choices that affect daily life.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers tips to help families create a safe, comfortable and dementia-friendly Halloween
Frightful sights, scary sounds, and costumed strangers might be Halloween traditions, but they can be unsettling for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. With October 31 approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to make Halloween S.A.F.E.R. for loved ones living with dementia.
MEGA MENTAL HEALTH GATHERING TO BE HELD AT THE OBAMA CENTER
As Chicago prepares for colder temperatures and the emotional challenges that often accompany the fall and winter seasons, The Link & Option Center, Inc. is taking a bold step toward addressing one of the region's most urgent public health concerns: equitable access to mental health care. On Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the organization will host its inaugural reception, “Launching a Mobile Mental Health Equity Initiative,” at the historic Obama Presidential Center's Nelson Mandela Sky Room, located at 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue in Chicago. The awesome occasion is being hosted by Dr. Twin Green, Founder, President, and CEO of The Link & Option Center, Inc., alongside the organization's Board of Directors. The event will be followed by an Exclusive Museum Tour Experience beginning at 9:00 PM.
HOMECOMING: Living Fresh Market Celebrates Five Years of Community Impact with Celebrity Guests, Shopping Sprees, Marching Band and Family Fun
Five years ago, when the operator of the supermarket inside Forest Park Plaza walked away, the future of fresh food access for thousands of residents hung in the balance.
Aetna Better Health® of Illinois hosts statewide Style & Smile Barbershop Takeover
Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), will host a statewide Style & Smile Barbershop Takeover on Monday, October 26. The community event will provide no cost haircuts and simple styles for children and adults at participating barbershops across Illinois.
CHICAGOANS AND THE STEPPIN WORLD MOURNS THE PASSING OF DJ SAM CHATMAN
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of the legendary DJ Sam Chatman. Known as the Godfather of Steppin’, Sam helped shape, preserve, and elevate a uniquely Chicago-born dance culture into an international phenomenon.
