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South Side nonprofit tackles period poverty by putting adolescent gyrls at the center of menstrual health conversations

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest on August 29th in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing community, continuing...

Devoted educator Jacqueline Carrie Byas Chappell mourned by thousands

Jacqueline Carrie Byas Chappell, affectionately known as “Jackie” and to generations of children as “Miss Jackie,” passed away on August 17, 2026, at the...

Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend returns to Chicago for 3 days of wealth-building, networking and impact

Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend embodies three days of conversations, celebration and community that will change the trajectory of generations. Founder and Financial Entrepreneur Ross...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, CDPH announce $600,000 community-centered Wellness Microgrant Program

Applications are now open for local organizations to receive microgrants to host community-based wellness fairs that will expand access to health resources, services, and ongoing care...

Mayor Johnson commits to working with community while developer backs down on planned data center” 

Southside Together releases statement following Saturday’s “Community over Quantum” Event:  For the past two years, we have been fighting to stop JB Pritzker and PsiQuantum’s...

Chicago Cultural Ball Celebrates Black Excellence, Culture and the People Shaping the City

There is always reason to celebrate Black excellence, and in Chicago, doing so is hardly a new tradition. What is newer is the Chicago Cultural...

The 5th Annual Chicago Culture Ball Honors DJ Commando Launching A Memorial Scholarship For CPS Students

According to Chicagodefender.com Eventnoire’s Chicago Culture Ball “highlights leadership, hospitality, diversity and artistry in visual storytelling, embodies resilience, community and Black excellence." An emerging...

BULLS FEST 2026: FAMILY FUN AT CHICAGO’S ULTIMATE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE

Photo Credit: Chicago Bulls Chicago’s ultimate basketball experience returns to the United Center campus Aug. 22-23, with free admission and fun for the entire family. The event...

Simone Green Celebrates “Black Queen” Album Release Party with a Night of Music, Sisterhood, and Love

Photo Credits: Inez Woody (@inez.woody) and Tito Garcia There wasn’t an empty seat in the room on Friday, August 7, as Chicago singer and songwriter Simone...

LaTanya Owens brings caregiver resources fair together through Teresa’s Place Adult Daycare Center 

When LaTanya Owens began caring for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 62, (Her mother is now 73) she encountered several challenges while...