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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the inaugural membership of the Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group (CFSWG), a newly formed, cross-sector body tasked with identifying strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce long-term budget gaps, and ensure the City’s finances are positioned for a stable and sustainable future.
Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on Major Development in Southern Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) joined the City of Marion and leaders from around Southern Illinois to break ground on an approximately 550,000-square-foot retail, entertainment and hospitality development in Marion – the first Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond Project in Illinois.
An Ounce of Prevention….
Elder financial exploitation is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., costing older Americans an estimated $36.5 billion annually. As people age, they often become targets of financial abuse due to cognitive decline, social isolation, or accumulated assets. Vigilance, education, and proactive planning are key to protecting seniors from falling victim to this deeply personal crime.
Impact Grants Chicago Awards $490,000 To Seven Nonprofits
Ignite was founded in 1976 as the Transitional Living Process with a mission to support young people experiencing homelessness. It provides emergency and transitional housing, community housing programs and aftercare, mental health care, street and community outreach.
North Lawndale Economic Development Project Is A Finalist For The Chicago Prize
A project with the goal of energizing the economic ecosystem for North Lawndale is a finalist for the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation Chicago Prize. Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, along with the North Lawndale Employment Network, New Covenant Community Development Corporation, the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council and the One Lawndale Children's Discovery Center are leading the project, which includes job creation, workforce training, boosting entrepreneurship and building new infrastructure.
Program Empowers Businesses Through Joint Purchasing
Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative has launched a program that will allow organizations and small businesses to take advantage of economic development opportunities. The Shared Purchasing Network will enable them to save money and get better contract terms.
Memoir Takes Readers On A Healing Journey
Bridget J. Harris was encouraged by her father to write her memoir, Therapy, Wine & God. He was a writer, a playwright and a journalist. He would always tell her that she needed to write a book. She knew she wanted to write a book, but wasn’t sure what story she would tell. The stories that resonated with her were rooted in raw, hyperhuman experience that explored love, friendship, tragedy, redemption and good people making bad decisions and the consequences of those decisions.
Fight the Darkness of Alzheimer’s by Supporting The Longest Day
As the summer solstice approaches, people across the country are preparing to turn the longest day of the year into a powerful force for good. The Longest Day®, held annually on the summer solstice, is more than just a date on the calendar it’s a global movement to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia.
To crack cases, we need more funding for genetic genealogy
Every year, thousands of murders in the United States remain unsolved. Today, there are over 300,000 cold cases on the books. But a revolutionary technology -- forensic genetic genealogy -- could change this grim reality.
Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month
Even though this weekend saw the murder of one person and 15 others wounded, gun violence is down overall. Just last week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was touting the good news this year's Memorial Day weekend saw in gun violence reduction. According to Chicago Police Department data, the city has seen a 22% decrease in homicides and a 32% decline in shootings compared with 2024.
How Celestine Achi is Reshaping PR Strategy, One Framework at a Time
In the fast-moving world of technology, few leaders can translate complex innovation into human-centered strategy. Mr. Celestine Achi does just that—and more.
Dr. Eli Joseph Secures USA Basketball Coaching License, Aims to Revolutionize Sports Training
With a new Team USA Basketball coaching license joining his credentials as an academic and futurist, Dr. Eli Joseph is pioneering the future of sports instruction. His groundbreaking Extended Reality (XR) book system further solidifies his position at the forefront of this potential revolution.
The AAKOMA Project Unveils Largest-Ever Study on Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color
The AAKOMA Project announces the release of its highly anticipated 2025 State of Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color (SOMHYOC) Full Report, a groundbreaking research initiative that redefines the landscape of mental health data, equity, and advocacy for nearly 9,000 Youth and Young Adults of Color (YYAC) across the United States.
STRENGTH STARTS HERE: PLANET FITNESS' ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PASS™ PROGRAM RETURNS THIS JUNE
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its annual High School Summer Pass™ program. Celebrating its fifth year, the initiative invites high school teens ages 14 – 19¹ to go all in on the gym this summer to fuel their passions by working out for free at any of its 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Teens can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program with club access beginning Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, August 31.