By Thelma Walker Amidst Illinois’ budget crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn is poised to make broad-stroke cuts in Medicaid and mental health spending. In the proposed state budget, mental health care for individuals without Medicaid would cease –– dramatically affecting tens of thousands of citizens. Half of Chicago’s 12 neighborhood mental health clinics are scheduled to [...]

  By Donna Hodge Dr. Ian Smith is at it again. The number one best-selling author of The Fat Smash Diet, The Extreme Fat Smash Diet, and Happy, has already successfully given us the quintessential primer on health and nutrition, and then went a step further by helping us understand the tenets of how we [...]

Over the last 20 years, Daymond John has evolved from one of the most successful fashion icons of his generation to one of the most sought after branding experts, business authors, and motivational speakers in the country. Daymond’s creative vision and strong knowledge of the marketplace helped him create one of the most iconic fashion [...]

Mike Lewis likes to see himself as a catalyst for change. The executive vice president of BMO Harris Bank serves on several notable boards, has been recognized by Chicago United as a Business Leader of Color and is listed in Who’s Who in Black Chicago. But he’s not big on accolades and recognition. It’s about [...]