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Mental Illness and the Need to Foster Understanding, Not Stigma

By Diana Semmelhack, PsyD, ABPP Professor, Midwestern University What is mental illness? This is a question that is not well…

10.26.17

MWRD Commissioner Kari K. Steele Provides Useful Tips Through PSA Campaign

[theplatform account=”BCY3OC” media=”fKZdSdrtgim_” player=”6m0tRseXuH1s”] PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA) ISSUED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TIPS ON PREVENTING BASEMENT BACKUPS…

10.23.17

Surviving the Storm Breast Cancer: The Story of Perseverance and Strength

Life can sometimes throw us a curve ball, but the will to overcome obstacles can be brought to the surface…

10.19.17

#MeToo Sheds Light On Sexual Assault Victims

To be completely honest, as a boy growing up, I had no idea that so many women had experienced sexual…

10.17.17

Fighting Back: What Chicago groups are doing to combat domestic violence

Dozens upon dozens of Chicagoans are working tirelessly to support, protect, counsel, and ultimately save the lives of both victims…

10.12.17

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Awards $250,000 To Chicago Area Children’s Hospitals

Life is very precious and for many of us, at one point in our lives, we are faced with serious…

10.11.17

On the Scene: iHeart Media Presents Cracker Barrell “Sista Strut” Breast Cancer Walk

On the Scene: iHeart Media Presents Cracker Barrell Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk PHOTOS: Mary L. Datcher

10.10.17

Frances Jackson, Publisher of the Chicago Defender receives the Legacy Media Leader Award for continually publishing features on HIV/AIDS and violence prevention programs and community resources.

SOUTHSIDE HELP CENTER NOTED FOR DOING “GOD’S WORK” AS LEGACY LEADERS MAKE INSPIRING COMMEMORATIONS DURING ORGANIZATION’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION …

10.05.17

Cancer Survivor Launches Organization to Help Others

LeToy Hannah’s successful battle against ovarian cancer has inspired her to help others fight against the silent killer through her…

10.04.17

Gov. Rauner Signs HB40 Bill: Protects Illinois Women’s Reproductive Rights

On Thursday, Governor Bruce Rauner made the following statement concerning his decision to sign House Bill 40: “I understand abortion…

09.29.17