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Cook County Assessor’s Office Hosts Inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) hosted its inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum this week, bringing together developers, housing providers, nonprofit leaders, and other industry experts to discuss the state of housing in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Celebrity Chef Carla Hall and The Fresh Market Team Up to Support Alzheimer’s Association During Month of June
The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to partner with The Fresh Market and celebrity chef, author and TV personality Carla Hall to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June. From June 1-30, The Fresh Market will donate 10% of the purchase price of Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter Tart to the Alzheimer’s Association.
ONYX MEDICAL WELLNESS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING IN CHICAGO’S SOUTH SHORE DURING PRIDE MONTH
Onyx Medical Wellness is proud to announce the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony of its newest health and wellness clinic on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, in Chicago’s historic South Shore neighborhood. Located at 2247 E. 73rd Street, the clinic will serve as a vital community health hub, offering culturally competent care to Black, LGBTQ+, and other underserved populations on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
5th Annual Cook County Juneteenth Illinois Celebration to Be Held June 14th
“Tying It All Together - Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Intersection of Health, Education, Wealth & Justice”
“NO MORE CUTS TO KIDS’ FUTURES”
Today, Popular Democracy, Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, Pastors for Children, faith leaders, impacted families and students from across the country rallied to demand Congress protect public education from damaging cuts to critical funding and programs in the reconciliation bill.
Cook County’s Annual Tax Sale to be Postponed for Seven Months
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas plans to postpone the Annual Tax Sale for seven months, during which time she hopes to work with legislators on comprehensive property tax foreclosure reform measures.
IPhA applauds historic passage of HB1697: The Prescription Drug Affordability Act
The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) celebrates the General Assembly’s passage of HB1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, a landmark achievement in the fight to protect patients, enhance transparency, and preserve access to pharmacy care across Illinois.
New Book "Create Your Own Table" Empowers Readers to Discover Their Purpose and Lead with Intention
Author, speaker, and transition coach Heather Dolland Tamam announces the release of her transformative new book, Create Your Own Table: A Guide to Discovering Your Purpose.
Fawn Weaver Makes History as Third African American Woman Inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame
Fawn Weaver, best known as "The People's CEO" and the visionary founder behind the Uncle Nearest portfolio of brands, has been officially inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame for 2025—becoming only the third African American woman in history to receive this honor. The prestigious recognition celebrates Weaver's groundbreaking contributions to brand-building, cultural storytelling, and purpose-driven leadership that have redefined the landscape of modern marketing.
Majority of Youth Overdose Deaths from 2018 to 2022 Were Driven by Fentanyl Alone
Fatal drug overdoses among youth aged 15 to 24 in the United States involving synthetic opioids alone—not mixed with other substances—soared by 168 percent over the five-year time period of 2018 to 2022, a new study shows. Published online today in the journal Pediatrics, the work also found that youth overdose rates and drug combinations varied significantly across age, sex and race/ethnicity.
Every Black Life Matters Launches the Clarity Project
In response to the Trump Administration's recent efforts to reassess federal funding for higher education, Every Black Life Matters (EBLM) is proud to announce the development of a bold, solutions-based initiative to help K–12 institutions and colleges nationwide meet new federal compliance standards.
Congressman Danny K. Davis Applauds Reintroduction of Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), original author of the Second Chance Act of 2008, proudly announced the reintroduction of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan, bicameral effort to bolster reentry services across the nation. Introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Davis and Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) and in the Senate by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), the legislation renews vital programs that support returning citizens with housing, career development, and behavioral health services.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CELEBRATES $8.7 MILLION “SOUL CITY WEST” CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE PROJECT COMPLETION IN AUSTIN
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Department of Transportation, 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro, 37th Ward Alderwoman Emma Mitts and Austin community partners to cut the ribbon on an $8.7 million streetscape improvement project along Chicago Avenue in the Austin neighborhood – part of the area’s revitalized “Soul City” corridor.
IDNR, conservation police urge life jacket use and sober boating
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they're on the water and to only operate boats while sober.