1+ week, 5+ day ago   (485+ words) All I can say is we’re thankful and lucky, said Caren Jones, executive director of the YWCA of Gary. The Y, 150 W. 15th Avenue, never lost power from the August 11th storm that crippled Gary and northwest Indiana. For more than a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (258+ words) Indiana hospitals and emergency medical providers entered into an agreement with the Indiana Department of Health Monday to stop directing ambulances to other facilities when emergency departments become overcrowded, also known as diversion. Indiana is the third state in the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (518+ words) Advocate Health Care and Chicago State University announced a multiyear partnership on August 24, 2026, that will provide comprehensive medical care for CSU student-athletes while expanding educational and career opportunities for students pursuing healthcare professions. The agreement names Advocate the official healthcare…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (972+ words) 41st annual Lit Fest brings acclaimed authors, journalists, poets and cultural leaders to Chicago Some of the nation’s leading Black authors, journalists, poets, historians and cultural figures will converge on downtown Chicago September 12-13 for the 41st annual Printers Row Lit Fest, bringing…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (304+ words) One of Chicago’s most respected music ambassadors and cultural historians will be recognized for a lifetime spent preserving and promoting Black music when George Daniels, founder of George’s Music Room, receives a Lifetime Achievement Award during Lynwood Fest on Saturday,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (504+ words) One of Englewood’s largest back-to-school celebrations, the Englewood Block Party, will return Saturday, August 1, bringing together hundreds of young people, families and more than 100 community organizations for an afternoon focused on education, youth leadership and neighborhood pride. Kingdom Avenue will…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (824+ words) Donation to Gary Literacy Coalition will expand reading program, provide books and strengthen family literacy A $45,000 investment from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, part of the Hardd Rock Invest initiative, is expected to help dozens of Gary children improve their…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (889+ words) As financial problems, lawsuits and allegations threaten the future of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (NMPRAC) in Humboldt Park has earned accreditation, a distinction recognizing high standards in museum…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (254+ words) This event represents a significant opportunity for community engagement, where the torch relay serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for youth across Chicago and beyond. It is a call to action for young people to become active participants…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (372+ words) Advocate Health Care invested $1.57 billion in community benefit in 2025 — more than $4 million each day — reflecting its continued commitment to supporting patients and communities across Illinois. “For many people, better health starts with access to care, support and resources close to…...