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RAINBOW PUSH COALITION PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PNBC AND AFL-CIO FOR HISTORIC FIVE-STATE VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is proud to announce a historic new community partnership with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) Social Justice Commission and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) to launch "The People’s Revival." This voter mobilization campaign launches in the fall of 2026 across Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. The initiative deploys a Southern bus tour alongside Northern joint rallies to reach voters directly within their local communities.
Leadership Greater Chicago Selects the 2027 Class of Signature Fellows 43 esteemed cross-sector professionals will convene to drive transformational change in the region
Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) today announced the 43 distinguished leaders selected for the 2027 Class of Signature Fellows, representing the 42nd Class of the region’s premier civic leadership development program. They join LGC’s diverse network of cross-sector business and civic leaders committed to spearheading transformative change.
Illinois Department of Labor Recovers More Than $90,000 for Workers on Winnebago County Solar Project
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered more than $110,000 following an investigation into prevailing wage violations on a solar energy project in Winnebago County.
Darius Graham named new president of Cone Health Foundation
Cone Health Foundation today announced that Darius Graham has joined the organization as the new President, effective July 27, following a nationwide search.
Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced the winning photographers for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest, which provides Illinois students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. The top nine photographers, ages 8 to 18, will be awarded Bright Start 529 college savings scholarships.
Cook County Department of Public Health Celebrates Summer Interns Advancing the Future Public Health Workforce
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is celebrating eight high school students who successfully completed the second cohort of its Community Health Worker (CHW) High School Pipeline Program, a six-week paid internship that introduces young people to careers in public health while building the next generation of community health leaders.
Nearly 80 HACC Youth Graduate from Summer Jobs Program in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
A summer of learning, outdoor exploration and service culminated this morning in a graduation ceremony for 78 Cook County youth at South Suburban College in South Holland.
More Than 700 Volunteers Pack 36,000 Backpacks for Chicagoland Students
More than 700 volunteers filled Wintrust Arena on July 29th for the 11th annual Backpack-A-Thon hosted by Cradles to Crayons® Chicago (C2C), packing 36,000 backpacks with brand-new school supplies for Chicagoland students in two hours.
Illinois Finance Authority's Community EV Charging Program Reaches New Milestone as First Sites Come Online
The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA), in its role as the Illinois Climate Bank, announced today that the first electric vehicle (EV) chargers funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program are officially online in central Illinois. The sites, located in the City of Springfield and the City of Charleston, are the first of many in the area that will feature Level 2 and Level 3 DC Fast Charging (DCFC) ports.
Chicago Housing Authority Board Awards Contracts to Eight Private Property Management Firms
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) today announced that it has awarded new contracts to eight private property management (PPM) companies for managing CHA-owned residential properties. The expanded vendor pool includes four vendors who are new to CHA and gives the agency new flexibility to move and assign units based on vendor performance. This new approach is designed to strengthen service delivery and the agency’s ability to respond to resident needs and to hold vendors accountable.
Spark a Love of Reading in Young Children
In collaboration with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the Illinois State Fair is promoting early childhood literacy through the gift of books. This inspiring book gifting program mails free, high-quality, and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the family's income.
Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them
Just one in five Cook County voters bothered to vote in the last two elections when asked whether to approve property tax increases, allowing a distinct minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxpayer-backed bonds and millions more in direct tax increases.
RAINBOW PUSH COALITION PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PNBC AND AFL-CIO FOR HISTORIC FIVE-STATE VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is proud to announce a historic new community partnership with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) Social Justice Commission and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) to launch "The People’s Revival." This voter mobilization campaign launches in the fall of 2026 across Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. The initiative deploys a Southern bus tour alongside Northern joint rallies to reach voters directly within their local communities.
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