Chicago, IL — July 18, 2025A heartbreaking incident in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood has led to the death of a one-year-old boy and first-degree murder charges against his mother. Authorities have charged Surah Amon, 31, following allegations that she drowned her infant son, Sir Watson, in Lake Michigan on Friday. […]

BOLINGBROOK, IL — With Ghanafest 2025 taking a hiatus and leaving a noticeable void in the community cultural calendar, the Bolingbrook Mmrantie Association refuses to let the energy wane. Instead, they’re bringing the spirit of Ghanafest to life with their 25th Anniversary celebration: the highly anticipated “Taste of Ghana 2025” […]

Few moments carry the weight of inspiration quite like the opportunity to spotlight someone whose work radiates impact across generations. Dr. Eunice Cromwell has done more than build a platform for aspiring healthcare providers—she has carved a legacy of mentorship rooted in excellence, empathy, and unshakable purpose. Through her CROM-MED-WELL […]

Contributing Writer: Joana Niikoi Bolingbrook, IL – July 12, 2025 — What began as a passionate local initiative has grown into a powerful movement. The 5th Annual Autism Talks: Enoch’s World Walk , seminar and Marketplace surged ahead this Saturday, transforming the First Presbyterian Church of Bolingbrook into a dynamic […]

Bolingbrook pulsed with global energy on Saturday, July 12, 2025, as the beloved International Festival of Cultures—known warmly as iFest—transformed the Village Festival Grounds and Performing Arts Center into a spectacular mosaic of shared heritage and communal pride. From midday to twilight, the grounds radiated the soul of international unity. […]