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Activist Green: 'The mayor is blocking a project that will save lives' (Chicago, IL) - Chicago community activist Ja'Mai Green fears his relationship with Mayor Lori Lightfoot has deteriorated to another level.

Illinois state-wide group of corporate, public, and community leaders, convened by Chicago State University, release an Action Plan that addresses systemic issues that result in enrollment and completion gaps for Illinois’ Black students.

The campaign video chronicles the struggles that business owners faced, their resiliency and their triumphant recovery supported by the Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program. Cook County is encouraging the community to share the video and spread the word to support small businesses. Together, we can make a difference, and Together We Thrive.

The Metropolitan Asian Family Services presents Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. with the “Mahatma Gandhi Sesquicentennial Medallion of Excellence (Chicago, IL) – The Metropolitan...

Jes McIlvain, Plainfield Pride's executive director, urged members of the House and the Senate to include underrepresented sectors of the community in the redistricting process.

Mount Carmel HS teacher says his ‘job’ is to teach students about their ‘white privilege,’ Republican Party ‘lying’ (Chicago, IL) - In a lecture...

Former Harvey Mayor David Johnson Passes Away at Age 72 (Harvey, IL) - Former Harvey Mayor David Johnson passed away on Saturday at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Bonnye Johnson, two daughters, and siblings.

Gov. Pritzker Confirms Illinois will Enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th (Chicago, IL) - Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed today the entire state will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan tomorrow, Friday, May 14th. The Bridge Phase is the final step before the full reopening of Phase 5.

Donna Clarke to be Honored at Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards (Chicago, IL) - Donna Clarke, COO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, is among 45 other women to be honored at this year's Women of Excellence Awards by the Chicago Defender.

New Farm in Lynwood Plants Seeds of Hope (Lynwood, IL) - A new farm has begun planting seeds for various fruits, vegetables, grains, and even more importantly, dreams.