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Urban Market Exchange Offers Small Business Owners A Place To Grow
Working with small businesses is something that Quandra Speights is passionate about. She decided to follow her passion and work in the community to support economic and workforce development with an organization that helps and supports small businesses in disadvantaged communities. Her experience going through that organization’s entrepreneurship program and another program through the YWCA led her to develop the Urban Market Exchange.
Cook County Confirms Measles Case
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the second suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a 4-year-old child, a suburban Cook County resident who is not vaccinated. Public health officials believe the case was acquired during international travel. CCDPH is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed, in collaboration with Illinois Department of Public Health and Chicago Department of Public Health. The following location is a point of public exposure:
Roseland Ceasefire Encouraged by Decrease in Gun Violence Despite Federal Cuts
"What he (Trump) should be focused on is that there are 30,000 deaths from handguns across the United States every year. We can clean up these handguns across America. America has a violence problem. If he wants to be of help, I would also recommend that he sends in the Center for Disease Control. This violence ought to be called a disease, it's nationwide," said U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson on Chicago Tonight, this week.
ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN TO BE JOINED BY MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN JACKSON, AND VARIOUS ELECTED LEADERS IN KICKING OFF THE FIFTH ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Stephanie Coleman-Alderman of the 16th Ward- will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, local Congressmen, State SenatorS, State Representatives, Chicago Aldermen, and Cook County Commissioners’ is kicking off the much-anticipated Fifth Annual Englewood Music Fest. (EMF) Over 5000 people are expected once again to partake in an evening full of love, stellar music performances, awesome food, and beautiful vibes.
RainbowPUSH Coalition and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Distribute 2,000 Bags of Food to Families in Need on Saturday
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is hosting a community gathering and Day of Service in partnership with “Just Serve” a service of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the legendary social justice organization’s Kenwood headquarters, located at 930 E. 50th Street. As part of this initiative, the two organizations will distribute 2,000 bags of food to families in need across Chicagoland, providing a crucial lifeline in these challenging times.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Urges Americans to Unite in Prayer, Solidarity, and Denouncement of Violence on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition urgently calls on all Americans to join in prayer and solidarity, honoring the memory of those lost on 9/11 and standing resolute in the fight against violence.
MATTESON MAYOR TO BECOME THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO HEAD THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
The Illinois Municipal League is announcing the appointment of Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin as its next President of the popular statewide agency. With the appointment, Mayor Chalmers-Currin will become the agency’s first elected African American female President of the 112-year-old municipal organization. The passing of the gavel ceremony will take place on September 20th, 2025, at 12:30 PM at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel on Wacker Drive.
Chicago's Streets Still Moving to America's Historic Rhythms
I started out this year, 2025, in Chicago, honored to give the Martin Luther King Day address at Reverend Jesse Jackson’s big gathering.
ALDERWOMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN WAS JOINED BY MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND OTHER LEADERS TO PRESENT TO THE PUBLIC ENGLEWOOD'S LATEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCLUSIVE OF PREMIER RETAIL SPACES
Stephanie Coleman- Alderman of the 16th Ward of Chicago- will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Thrive Englewood Developers, Community Leaders, Business Leaders, Elected Officials, and Englewood Residents in the unveiling of the all new Thrive Englewood 62 nit residential and retail development.
Depend® Teams Up with Ken Griffey Jr. & Sr. to Inspire Early Detection and Open Conversation Around Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men1 and can lead to bladder leaks, yet remains a topic many still find hard to discuss. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Depend® is continuing its multi-year mission to break the stigma with sports icons Emmitt Smith and Ken Griffey Jr. & Sr. - raising awareness, sparking conversation and encouraging men to take charge of their health.
EAT. LEARN. PLAY. JOINS REALIZE THE DREAM IN OAKLAND
The Currys named Chief Dream Ambassadors and Oakland-based charity pledges 100,000 volunteer hours as continuing commitment to Oakland's youth through education, play and community revitalization
Chicago Housing Authority seeks affordable housing partner to deliver comprehensive renovation of Loomis Courts
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has announced plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select an experienced, qualified co-development partner for a comprehensive rehabilitation of Loomis Courts, a 125-unit, two-building affordable housing community on the Near West Side, near the Little Italy neighborhood. Built in 1951, Loomis Courts will undergo an extensive building systems overhaul, including significant exterior and interior upgrades to preserve affordability, improve safety and usability and modernize apartments for residents.
2025 BRIDGING THE GAP Parade Steps Off to Unite Communities
he Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. (PLCCA) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Bridging the Gap Parade, set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 13. This highly anticipated event invites community members to celebrate unity and diversity across the Proviso Township. The parade will feature a distinguished lineup of Grand Marshals, including United States Representative Danny K. Davis; Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel “Chris” Welch; Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford; President of the Cook County Board Toni Preckwinkle; Art Norman from NBC5 Chicago; Jorge DeSantiago from Telemundo Chicago; and Rufus Williams from The Talk of Chicago 1690 WVON.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PREVENTS $184 MILLION CUT TO AMERICORPS SERVICE PROGRAMS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office has prevailed in preserving funding to AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On July 23, Raoul and a coalition of 24 states and attorneys general challenged the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) attempt to gut AmeriCorps by withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for critical service programs.