Join the Cook County office of the President at one of the American Rescue Plan Act Voices Survey Community Conversations happening over the next two weeks. Visit arpa.cookcountyil.gov/survey for more information.

Every life lost to overdose is someone’s loved one. #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. Find resources here: overdoseday.com Check out the work we've been doing in Illinois to #EndOverdose 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=jCV8zL…

On this day when we celebrate workers and show them how appreciated their efforts are, we celebrate you! Thank you for your continued outstanding work. #HappyLaborDay!

📢Check out the tons of Fall programs offered by After School Matters for Chicago teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM. Teens earn money to learn new skills, meet friends, and grow their sense of purpose. Apply now: afterschoolmatters.org #teensMATTER

Next Saturday on Sept. 14 CollaBOOration is hosting their inaugural Community CollaBOOration Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Augustana Lutheran Church. For more information email [email protected].

The Network would like to thank Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy and State Senator Robert Peters for their work sponsoring the gender-based violence resentencing bill, which was signed into law in August, and strengthening the safety net for survivors. More info at: bit.ly/3TjNYTD

Mark your calendar and join us next week for a community meeting on Community Violence Intervention and hear how we are working towards a community without fear on Thursday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at New Beginnings Church located at 6620 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL!

Next Tuesday, Real Men Charities is hosting a real talk on Prostate Cancer Awareness for community members to learn, ask questions and support each other. The event will take place at The Quarry (2423 E. 75th St.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 312-965-5405.

Illinois is exploring getting a new state flag, and we want YOUR help! The Illinois Flag Commission will be accepting submissions for a new flag design until Oct. 18. Learn more: ilsos.gov/stateflag

Sept. 11, 2001. A day none of us will ever forget. Twenty-three years later, please join us in recalling how Americans helped each other cope, recover and grieve – and think of the first responders and everyday people who lost their lives. #WeRemember

Suicide Prevention Month is a time for connection. Learn how you can be there for the people you care about and bravely open the conversation to help prevent suicide: nspw.afsp.org #SPM24

Surgical Technologists play a vital role in the operating room to ensure everything is in order, from checking instrumentation to working alongside the surgeon on the procedure. Let's honor these dedicated health care professionals for their commitment to patient safety.

Had some great croissants at the opening of the new Hyde Park location of La Boulangerie & Co. Excited to welcome this local small business to the South Side!

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with Black professionals, leaders and creatives on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Quarry. This is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and build relationships that strengthen our community.