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Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Blueberry Pediatrics Team Up to Expand Pediatric Care Access in Cook County
Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company, has collaborated with Blueberry Pediatrics to deliver remote, around-the-clock pediatric care to families across Cook County—home to nearly one-third of Aetna Better Health of Illinois’ pediatric members statewide. The joint effort will expand statewide in phases.
BREAKOUT R&B/POP ARTIST GABBY SAMONE RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE "COMPLICATED"
American Idol Season 23 finalist, viral sensation, and rising R&B/Pop artist Gabby Samone released her debut original single "Complicated," available on all digital streaming platforms Friday, Jan. 16, via BMG.
Know the Truth
How many times have you heard, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you”? I’ve heard it more times than I can count. They say that if a statement is repeated often enough, people begin to accept it as truth. Well, I’m here to set the record straight. No matter how many times something is said, it does not make it so. And when it comes to retirement, what you don’t know can hurt you— especially financially.
Claretian Associates named by Bank of America as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder
Bank of America has named Claretian Associates and Aspire of Illinois as its 2025 Neighborhood Builders. These two organizations join 44 other Chicago based nonprofits who have been named Neighborhood Builders since the program began in 2004.
HushLoudly Podcast Seeks to Highlight Introverts
A podcast is changing the narrative around what it means to be an introvert. The HushLoudly podcast was started by Dr. Jeri Bingham in 2019 after she realized there was a need for a podcast that highlighted the advantages to being an introvert. Bingham believes that introverts can excel in a society and environment where extroverts are celebrated and rewarded. Her friend suggested that she start a podcast and helped her get her podcast on WGN Radio.
Local Attorney Discusses Workplace Discrimination on the Basis of Race
With the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion in different sectors, Black people are experiencing layoffs at a higher rate than other populations. Additionally, Black people experiencing discrimination based on their race. According to the Pew Research Report that was released in 2023, about four-in-ten Black workers say they have experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly by an employer because of their race or ethnicity.
Classical Musician’s turn as an author yields success
Edward Kelsey Moore has had quite the career as a musician, primarily in the classical music genre. He’s also had great success as a writer. His book, The Supreme’s at Earl’s All You Can Eat, was turned into a motion picture in 2024.
Writing Fellowship To Support Diverse Chicago Writers
A newly created writing fellowship seeks to cultivate diverse writers and highlight their unique perspectives and voices. The Write Where You Are writing fellowship was developed by the Stories Matter Foundation. The foundation will award 12 fellowships and the classes are scheduled to begin in early March.
VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD’S STELLAR DAY OF SERVICE IN HONOR OF MLK
Jada D. Curry- Mayor of Lynwood , Illinois- was joined by the Village Clerk and the full Village Board of Trustees in a Day of Service to honor the incredible and visionary champion, the late Dr .Martin Luther King Jr.
Why Democracy Must Be Built for the Next Generation
Every year in Illinois, thousands of young people turn 18 ready to vote but never make it onto the voter rolls. Not because they are disengaged or indifferent, but because our system too often makes participation harder than it needs to be at the very moment civic habits are forming.
ATTORNEY NATALIE HOWSE HONORS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S LEGACY THROUGH A CAREER ROOTED IN JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND SERVICE
As communities across the nation pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Attorney Natalie Howse reflects on the enduring power of Dr. King’s dream and how it continues to shape her work as a legal advocate, public servant, and champion for equitable justice. For Howse, the legacy of Dr. King is not confined to history books or annual commemorations. It is a living call to action, one that inspired her to pursue a career in law rooted in fairness, dignity, and accountability. His unwavering belief that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” became a guiding principle that ultimately shaped her professional mission of ensuring that the legal system serves all people with integrity and impartiality.
360 CHICAGO LAUNCHES FIRST JANUARY FITNESS SERIES 94 STORIES ABOVE THE CITY
360 CHICAGO, the iconic observation deck located on the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan Ave. (the former John Hancock Center), is kicking off the new year with its first January Fitness Series, a lineup of three physical wellness experiences led by local instructors and set high above the city skyline. Taking place throughout January, the series is designed to help guests start the year feeling energized and inspired through fitness-focused classes. Each class runs from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., and participants are welcome to stay and enjoy the observation deck following each workout. Tickets for all sessions are available now at 360CHICAGO.com.
Illinois awarded $193 million to expand healthcare access in rural areas
Amid federal budget cuts to rural healthcare, Illinois will steward funds to support the state’s rural healthcare infrastructure and drive sustainable change in underserved rural communities
ILETSB and the Cook County Sheriff's Office Announce Nation's First Law Enforcement Crisis Response Therapy Canine Certification Program
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is excited to announce, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), a first-of-its-kind law enforcement therapy canine certification framework. This new certification is designed to formally review and certify law enforcement personnel and their trained therapy canines for use in crisis calls, peer support, and community engagement functions.