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Never Ignore These Relationship Red Flags 🚩

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In business and in life, strong relationships are essential. But just like spotting trends in the marketplace, you must also recognize warning signs in your personal and professional connections. Ignoring red flags can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. Here are five relationship red flags you should never overlook: 1. Lack of Respect Respect is non-negotiable. If someone consistently dismisses your ideas, belittles your work, or ignores your boundaries, that’s not a partnership—it’s a problem. 2. Inconsistent Communication Healthy relationships require clarity and consistency. If communication feels one-sided, delayed, or manipulative, pay attention. Silence can speak volumes. 3. Unwillingness to Grow In both business and personal life, growth is vital. If someone resists change, refuses feedback, or discourages your progress, they may hold you back instead of lifting you up. 4. Control and Manipulation Partnerships thrive on equality, not dominance. If a person constantly tries...
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At the Brink: How Funding Cuts Could Close Critical Hospitals in Chicago and Rural Illinois.

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The Crisis We're Facing Our communities are facing a growing health care crisis. Federal and state cuts to Medicare and Medicaid threaten the very institutions that many Chicagoans and rural residents rely on—putting both urban safety-net hospitals and rural facilities at risk of closure. 1. Hospitals in Chicago Under Threat Weiss Memorial Hospital (Uptown, Chicago) Most operations at Weiss have shut down following a CMS termination notice citing violations in emergency services, nursing standards, and facility conditions. The emergency department and inpatient services ceased around August 8, 2025—even as some outpatient services continue. WTTW News Wikipedia West Suburban Medical Center (Oak Park) Currently facing an uncertain future after the shutdown of its affiliated Weiss Memorial. CMS ended Medicare reimbursements, threatening the hospital’s financial viability. Becker's Hospital Review Roseland Community Hospital (Far South Side, Chicago) Serving primarily Medicaid pa...
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📝 Essential End-of-Life Documents

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  📝 Essential End-of-Life Documents Last Will and Testament Specifies how your assets will be distributed and names guardians for minor children. Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive) Outlines your medical treatment preferences if you are unable to communicate them. Durable Power of Attorney (Financial) Appoints someone to handle your financial matters if you become incapacitated. Healthcare Power of Attorney (Medical POA) Appoints someone to make medical decisions on your behalf. HIPAA Authorization Form Grants access to your medical records to designated individuals. Revocable Living Trust (if applicable) Helps avoid probate and allows for management of your assets during your lifetime and after death. Beneficiary Designation Forms For life insurance, retirement accounts, and other financial accounts—ensure these are up to date. Funeral and Burial Instructions A document outlining your wishes for your funeral, bu...
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While you were sleeping!

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“ While you were sleeping! ”  Check back daily for news updates from Chicago’s Black Business Network . The F_ck Yourself Choir at 25:22   “When have you ever heard of an unsolved mass shooting?” What’s Going On!   “Big Balls” got mugged so DJT calls in the National Guard to swope down on DC.  I Do Solemnly Swear”. Free Holistic Journals for Download. Gymnastics As SNAP faces historic cuts, Chicago man expands mission to feed thousands Now, do the Epstein files.   Josh Johnson coming up!   Hospitality Training Program (Golden Diners) Taxi Access Program (TAP) Short Book Excerpts Wanted. Black operatives reportedly furious over Kamala Harris campaign’s spending decisions Malcolm-Jamal Warner We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning. Demand CPS Reform the Do Not Hire (DNH) List – Support the CAUSE 4 Pillars of Justice Visit Chicago’s Black Business Radio Network today. Defend the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture Westside...
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Navigating Chicago’s Law School Clinics: Free and Low-Cost Legal Help for Chicagoans

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Finding legal help can be challenging, especially when expenses are a concern. But for Chicagoans needing assistance, the city’s law schools offer a valuable solution. Legal clinics run by law students and experienced attorneys provide essential support for those who can’t afford traditional legal services. These clinics cover a range of cases, including criminal defense, civil rights, housing, and family law. Here’s an overview of Chicago’s law school clinics and the types of cases they handle. 1. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law - Bluhm Legal Clinic Focus : Criminal defense, civil litigation, juvenile justice, and wrongful convictions. Highlights : With clinics like the Center on Wrongful Convictions, Children and Family Justice Center, and Civil Litigation, Northwestern offers help across a broad spectrum of legal issues. Learn More : Bluhm Legal Clinic 2. University of Chicago Law School - Mandel Legal Aid Clinic Focus : Civil rights, housing, and criminal justice. Highlights : ...
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