City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin has created a webinar, “Money Mondays with Melissa,” as a way to provide the city’s residents with information and resources focused on finances during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Melissa Conyears-Ervin

City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin has created a webinar, “Money Mondays with Melissa,” as a way to provide the city’s residents with information and resources focused …

Published on May 13, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two black-owned companies, DC Mad Hatter and Delvin McCray Inc., are collaborating to manufacture facemasks for small businesses. Photo credit: Courtesy of DC Mad Hatter

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two black-owned companies, DC Mad Hatter and Delvin McCray Inc., are collaborating to manufacture facemasks for small businesses. Photo credit: …

Published on May 13, 2020
For those that know, this is not DMX’s first entrance into preaching. Every studio album, X finished off with a rhyming prayer and the platinum rapper said himself that he’s destined to be a preacher.

For those that know, this is not DMX’s first entrance into preaching. Every studio album, X finished off with a rhyming prayer and the platinum …

Published on May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
Singer, author, actress, model and fashion designer Jessica Jung will begin appearing on behalf of Revlon across all media platforms in Spring 2020.

Singer, author, actress, model and fashion designer Jessica Jung will begin appearing on behalf of Revlon across all media platforms in Spring 2020.

Published on May 13, 2020
Air pollution doesn’t always stay outside. Fluctuations in outdoor air quality can cause changes in indoor air pollution, which can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and can adversely affect pregnancies, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Air pollution doesn’t always stay outside. Fluctuations in outdoor air quality can cause changes in indoor air pollution, which can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular …

Published on May 13, 2020
US amusement park visits are forecast to rise 2.2% yearly through 2024, however, uncertainty in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak has driven many parks to shutter or delay opening for the 2020 season.

US amusement park visits are forecast to rise 2.2% yearly through 2024, however, uncertainty in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak has driven many parks …

Published on May 13, 2020
Earl Walker, owner of W&W Towing, distributed food to members of the National Guard and to other workers at the Markham COVID-19 Testing Facility. Photo courtesy of Earl Walker

Earl Walker, owner of W&W Towing, distributed food to members of the National Guard and to other workers at the Markham COVID-19 Testing Facility. Photo …

Published on May 13, 2020
The campaign includes an online video showing the empty streets and clubs of New Orleans and there’s a full-page ad running in The Times-Picayune featuring the sheet music to the tune.

The campaign includes an online video showing the empty streets and clubs of New Orleans and there’s a full-page ad running in The Times-Picayune featuring …

Published on May 13, 2020
A rendering showing what Fairpoint Development envisions the redevelopment of the former site of Michael Reese Hospital will look like after its two phase plan has been completed. Rendering courtesy of Fairpoint Development.

A rendering showing what Fairpoint Development envisions the redevelopment of the former site of Michael Reese Hospital will look like after its two phase plan …

Published on May 13, 2020
Police, fire and EMS personnel conducting requested wellness checks on seniors, the disabled or any other resident will be dressed in proper personal protective equipment that has been deemed appropriate by their local jurisdiction.

Police, fire and EMS personnel conducting requested wellness checks on seniors, the disabled or any other resident will be dressed in proper personal protective equipment …

Published on May 13, 2020
Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Alderman, with Dr. Tariq Butt, physician at Access Community Health Network, and Donna Thompson, CEO of Access Community Health Network, in front of the Access COVID-19 Testing Facility in Englewood. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Coleman

Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Alderman, with Dr. Tariq Butt, physician at Access Community Health Network, and Donna Thompson, CEO of Access Community Health Network, in …

Published on May 13, 2020
Angelique Power is the executive director of the Field Foundation, an organization that is part of Enrich Chicago, a collaborative of arts and culture organizations and philanthropists looking to end racial inequity in the city of Chicago. Angelique Power photo courtesy of Field Foundation

Angelique Power is the executive director of the Field Foundation, an organization that is part of Enrich Chicago, a collaborative of arts and culture organizations …

Published on May 13, 2020
Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), recently announced the launch of its Notes of Inspiration initiative.

Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), recently announced the launch of its Notes of Inspiration initiative.

Published on May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
The city of Chicago is taking a new approach to solving gun violence by treating crime as a public heath crisis and enlisting help from neighborhood organizations on the South and West Sides of Chicago. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

The city of Chicago is taking a new approach to solving gun violence by treating crime as a public heath crisis and enlisting help from …

Published on May 13, 2020