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12/19/2024

The event will also honor the organization’s past successes and future efforts

LCDC is hosting its 37th annual Reawakening Gala Jan. 17 to celebrate its efforts and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

12/18/2024

The goal in part is to help remove cultural stigma around mental health problems

Bethel New Life – a nonprofit organization on Chicago’s West Side that seeks to empower and rebuild West Side neighborhoods through community-driven approaches – will host its “Empowering Black Male Youth: Navigating Mental Health and Wellness Together" dinner event tonight as a way to addre...

12/18/2024

Habilitative Systems Inc., which offers behavioral health and human services resources on the West Side, held its 4th annual Race and Health Equity Awards on Thursday at Malcolm X College.

The event honored 10 health care trailblazers involved in Chicago’s historically Black community-based organizations, many of who have made strides in their fields on the West Side.

Habilitative Systems Inc. held its 4th annual Race and Health Equity Awards on Thursday at Malcolm X College.

12/17/2024

With so many families struggling to make ends meet, providing toys for Christmas may not be possible for them. Realizing that, community stakeholders are stepping up and hosting toy giveaways as a way to help ensure that every child has an opportunity to have toys and other items for Christmas.

12/17/2024

Medical professionals at West Suburban Medical Center continue to decry worsening patient safety at the hospital after midwives and family medicine doctors were told Nov. 18 that they would no longer have birthing privileges at the hospital.

They said they were told that the move is because of liability insurance issues, although they have been performing labor and delivery services there for more than 20 years.

Employees sound alarms after midwives and family medicine doctors are told they can no longer deliver babies at the hospital.

12/16/2024

At Beyond Hunger, our mission centers the significant role our community plays in ending hunger. More than providing healthy and nutritious groceries, we strive to build relationships with everyone who engages with us. These connections are what keep Beyond Hunger a strong, steadfast pillar of warmth and familiarity that many can rely on.

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At Beyond Hunger, our mission centers the significant role our community plays in ending hunger. More than providing healthy and nutritious groceries, we strive to build relationships with everyone who engages with us. These connections are what keep Beyond Hunger a strong, steadfast pillar of warmt...

12/13/2024

After an extensive stay at Loyola University Medical Center, Misty began her journey with Housing Forward. Her hospital social worker knew she needed a stable place to heal and referred Misty to Sojourner House, one of two Medical Respite Programs operated by Housing Forward and our hospital partners. Misty confesses that if Sojourner House had been unavailable, she would have needed to recuperate in the hospital full time. As she admits, “batteries and a plug” are the life-saving devices she needs to keep her heart pumping.

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Misty was just 29 years old when she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Since then, her medical condition has progressively worsened.

12/12/2024

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation recently announced the new direction and focus for its Community Grants program. After a year-long process of fact-finding, research and interviews, the Foundation has decided to focus its grantmaking on the intersection of two priority areas identified in its landmark Community Voices report: Safety and Belonging, and Health — specifically, addressing behavioral and mental health for young residents in western Cook County.

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The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation recently announced the new direction and focus for its Community Grants program. After a year-long process of fact-finding, research and interviews, the Foundation has decided to focus its grantmaking on the intersection of two priority areas identified...

12/11/2024

Adam Alonso, an Oak Park resident and the CEO of BUILD, has been recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2024 Latino Leaders Honorees.

12/11/2024

By The Hand Club’s annual Christmas giveaway attracted dozens of locals and Rep. La Shawn Ford

By The Hand Club’s annual Christmas giveaway attracted dozens of locals and State Representative La Shawn Ford

12/10/2024

Austin’s Larry Taylor aims to hook the youth on the blues and soul to revitalize the genre

Larry Taylor, a drummer and singer from Austin, will be officially launching FOUR Blues Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing blues and soul music in Chicago’s West and South sides communities and helping aspiring local blues musicians.

12/10/2024

De’Avioun felt completely alone. She was in the final months of her first pregnancy with little support from her family. She questioned the quality of life she could provide for her child and considered putting her baby up for adoption. How could she do this all alone? One day, in a final effort to find support, she searched the internet and discovered New Moms.

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De'Avioun felt completely alone. She was in the final months of her first pregnancy with little support from her family. She questioned the quality of life she could provide for her child and considered putting her baby up for adoption.

12/10/2024

What West Siders should know when they climb aboard the holiday train

It’s that special time of year when the Chicago Transit Authority brings back its Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet. The holiday train has become a cherished tradition, spreading cheer and brightening Chicago’s streets and its surrounding suburbs with its festive lights and holiday spirit. What began i...

12/09/2024

Public officials and residents celebrated with a parade and tree lighting

Public officials and residents celebrated with a Christmas parade and tree lighting at the 15th District Police Station.

12/09/2024

Rep. La Shawn Ford also shares insights about why the election led to more red votes, even in blue Chicago

Rep. La Shawn Ford also shares insights about why the election led to more red votes, even in blue Chicago.

12/08/2024

Central Avenue in Austin is on its way to becoming an improved main corridor on Chicago’s West Side.

Central Avenue in Austin is on its way to becoming an improved main corridor on Chicago’s West Side. 

12/07/2024

Over the past several years, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has been making changes to ensure every aspect of the organization and its work reflects its mission to advance a racially just society and equitable outcomes for residents of Oak Park, River Forest and surrounding communities.

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Over the past several years, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has been making changes to ensure every aspect of the organization and its work reflects its mission to advance a racially just society and equitable outcomes for residents of Oak Park, River Forest and surrounding communiti...

12/06/2024

VOICES of Black Women a groundbreaking initiative led by the American Cancer Society is calling on Black women from all walks of life to join the movement that will power meaningful research to help save lives. You can help make a difference by letting people in your community know about this study and help transform health outcomes of Black women today and for generations to come. Add your voice to this movement. Learn more at voices.cancer.org

VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking initiative led by the American Cancer Society is calling on Black women from all walks of life to join the movement that will power meaningful research to help save lives. You can help make a difference by letting people in your community know about this study...