The Ghanaian community in the Chicago metropolitan area is celebrated for its vibrant energy and lively events, especially throughout the summer months. This year, with the cancellation of the much-anticipated Ghanafest, the community’s outdoor gatherings took on an even greater significance. Among these, the Southern Volta Association’s (SVA) annual picnic […]
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SVA Outdoors Its Official Cloth, Weaving Faith and Identity into Legacy
Members of the Southern Volta Association gathered Sunday August 10, 2025 for a solemn and beautiful dedication service, marked by the ceremonial outdooring of their new customized cloth. The fabric, featuring a unique design and the bold SVA logo, symbolizes the group’s shared identity and cultural heritage. The service, attended […]
United in Grief and Gratitude: A Tribute to John Henry Assabill and Obaapanyin Salomey Adjoa
Final respects were paid to two lives intertwined by family and fate, Obaapayin Salomey Adjoa and Mr. John Henry Assabill , on August 9, 2025. What was meant to be a farewell for Obaapanyin Adjoa became a dual memorial when her son-in-law, a pillar of the community, passed away suddenly […]
Rev. Dr. William Attah Inspires at Chicago Ghanaian Church’s August Communion Service
Chicago Illinois: Members of the Ghanaian community Church gathered in reverent celebration on August 3 for a stirring communion service that marked a spiritual high point in the church’s calendar. The sanctuary was filled with worship, unity, and a palpable sense of renewal as Rev. Dr. William Attah, a distinguished […]
Crisis at Weiss: Chicago’s North Side Hospital Faces Emergency Closure, Endangering Vital Community Services
CHICAGO — Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago is facing a crisis as its emergency department is set to close tomorrow, August 9, following a termination of its agreement with federal health programs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has cited the hospital for failing to meet several conditions […]