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YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Announces CEO Transition
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago today announced that Dorri McWhorter has decided to step down as president and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2025.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will celebrate the more than 700 crossing guards who help CPS students and families safely arrive and depart schools every day during Crossing Guard Appreciation Month which runs from today through March 14. CPS Crossing Guards are located at busy intersections across Chicago and help students and community members cross streets safely.
Do You Need a REAL ID? Maybe…Maybe Not
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID ahead of the federal deadline, now less than three months away.
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Acquires Luxury Community in Matteson
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, one of the nation's leading senior care providers, has acquired Ridgeland Senior Living, an upscale community in Matteson, outside of Chicago. The community, built in 2021 for $21 million, formerly operated under the name Alexi Senior Living for eight months until it closed in 2022. Tutera is making improvements and will reopen the community in early spring.
Poetry Foundation Spring Event Season Celebrates Lineages, Collective Power, and the Midwest
The Poetry Foundation announces its roster of free public events for the spring 2025 season under the theme "Power Lines," inspired by the landmark anthology of the same name released by the Guild Literary Complex 25 years ago. The electrifying event season highlights new work by Chicago and Midwest presses, partner organizations, and authors.
COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR COPA CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) will launch a nationwide search for the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), following the announcement that Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten is resigning. The CCPSA thanks Chief Kersten for her service to the City.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES FULL COMPOSITION OF CHICAGO’S FIRST HYBRID SCHOOL BOARD
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the final appointment to the Chicago Board of Education, completing the city’s first-ever hybrid school board. This transition marks a significant milestone in Chicago’s shift toward a fully elected board by 2027, ensuring greater transparency, equity and public representation in the governance of Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
CHA, partners cut ribbon at Encuentro Square that includes 89 affordable units in Logan Square
The City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, Evergreen Real Estate and Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) celebrated the grand opening for Encuentro Square, a two-building, multi-family development at the western edge of the 606 Trail in Chicago’s Logan Square community. The development includes 89 affordable units for families and individuals with incomes at or below 60 percent of the Chicago Area Median Income (AMI), including 55 Project Based Vouchers from CHA.
360 CHICAGO CELEBRATES THE CITY OF CHICAGO’S 188TH BIRTHDAY WITH A WEEK OF FREE ADMISSION FOR LOCALS MARCH 1 – MARCH 7
360 CHICAGO, the iconic 94th floor observation deck at 875 N. Michigan Ave, will celebrate the City of Chicago’s 188th birthday by granting free general admission to Chicago residents from Saturday, March 1 through Friday, March 7. 360 CHICAGO will also host a birthday party for the city on Tuesday, March 4 from 3 - 7 p.m., and a new specialty Malört cocktail will debut at the deck’s CloudBar to honor Chicago’s big day.
FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER AT THE 2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW RAISES MORE THAN $2.4 MILLION FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
The Chicago Auto Show raised more than $2.4 million benefiting 18 local charities at the First Look for Charity gala. The black-tie benefit, held the evening before the show opened to the public, raised a total of $2,457,808. The fundraiser's 33-year event now tallies more than $65 million raised.
GOGO Charters Expands Daily Charter Network with Two Routes from Chicago
GOGO Charters, a leader in ground transportation services, including charter buses, minibuses, and motorcoaches, today announced a major update to its network of charter routes which will soon span the Midwest.
New campaign highlights the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. Of those, about 75% don't have it under control and many don't know they have it.
In New Book, Novae CEO Shows How Fintech Can Change the Future for All
The latest book by Reco M. McCambry, founder of Inc 5000 company Novae, hits the market this weekend. In "Fintech is the Future," McCambry introduces readers to the worlds of financial technology and financial education—and how proper use of financial technology can make anyone wealthy.
NICCO ANNAN AND TS MADISON TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL BETTER BROTHERS LOS ANGELES TRUTH AWARDS
In a powerful celebration of resilience and truth-telling, Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) and The DIVA Foundation, founded by the remarkable Sheryl Lee Ralph Abbott Elementary, proudly unveil the hosts and honorees for the 11th Annual Truth Awards powered by ViiV. The iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills will serve as the backdrop for this celebration of Black Queer Excellence on Saturday, March 15th, 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Guests will be inspired, uplifted, and reminded of the Black LGBTQ+ community’s impact on popular culture, politics, and the Arts.
