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Real Men Cook Kicks Off 33rd Annual Cookfest by Honoring Mothers

Real Men Cook® – America’s premiere Father’s Day celebration -- will kick off its 33rd annual gala in a novel way:  By saluting mothers. ...

Far South Side Celebrates Opening of Lexington Betty Smokehouse

Surrounded by community and elected leaders and dozens of fans of her renowned cooking,  Chef Dominque Leach and the Pullman community celebrated the opening...

IDPH Announces $3.7 Million for COVID-19 Health Equity Strategies

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced up to $3.7 million in grants are available for communities outside of Cook County to address...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Seeks a More Equitable Chicago with Equity Fund

While many politicians and legislators began looking at a more equitable Chicago, after the murder of George Floyd, Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle...

Let’s Celebrate Earth Day with Collective Action Together

Every April we celebrate Earth Day. It is important to recognize why Earth Day is so important and what we as a community must...

South Side Community Clean-Up With A Few Good Women

Karen Hicks has been on the frontline making a difference in the community for many years. She addresses her brothers and sisters as Kings...

“SAVE THE HAMPTON HOUSE” Campaign Receives Historical Landmark Status

The Save The Hampton House initiative, an effort led by the late Chairman Fred Hampton’s son, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., and his mother, Akua...

Governor Pritzker Issues Updated Mask Guidelines to Align with Federal Court Ruling

To align with the ending of the enforcement of the federal mask mandate on public transportation following a federal court ruling, Governor Pritzker today...

Pritzker Administration Launches $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced today the opening of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) to help homeowners...

Go Green Community Fresh Market Addresses Food Insecurity in Englewood

The Go Green Community Fresh Market opened in Englewood on the corner of 63rd and Racine in March 2022. Food insecurity and the lack...
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