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This week’s goes to Grace Lutheran Church of LaGrange and the Outreach Endowment Fund for their generous support of Franciscan Outreach. 💙

We are deeply grateful for your commitment to extending compassion, care, and hope into the community. Through your support, we can continue providing shelter, meals, outreach, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness across Chicago.

Partnerships like yours help ensure our guests are met with dignity, compassion, and opportunities for a brighter future. Thank you for standing alongside us in this important work.

Today we gather for something special. ✨📚

Join us for an unforgettable author panel celebrating the launch of The Curse of Hester Gardens by Tamika Thompson — a story that pulls you into mystery, legacy, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.

This isn’t just a book launch… it’s a conversation.
A moment.
An experience.

Come hear from brilliant voices, dive deeper into the story, and connect with a community that loves literature just as much as you do.

🗓️ Today, May 17th
📍 Da Book Joint 
⏰ 3-5PM

Pull up, bring a friend, and be part of the magic as we celebrate this powerful release.

Chicago, we’re going VIRTUAL with a literary legend 📚✨

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 7PM for an unforgettable evening with Walter Mosley as we dive into his newest novel Ghalen: A Romance in Black.

In this powerful and thought-provoking story, Mosley introduces us to Ghalen, a man navigating love, identity, and existence in a world that often refuses to fully see him.

Blending romance with deep social commentary, this novel explores what it means to be Black, to be human, and to seek connection in a complicated world. It’s intimate, philosophical, and unmistakably Mosley.

🎟️ Your ticket includes:
✔️ A copy of the book
✔️ A signed bookplate
✔️ Exclusive access to this iconic conversation

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from one of the greatest storytellers of our time.

🔗 Registration is REQUIRED — grab your ticket through the link in our bio!

United Grinds Coffee ☕️

The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets this Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Stay informed and engaged as the Board discusses issues impacting residents across Cook County. Meetings are streamed live for public viewing.

Commissioner Donna Miller remains committed to transparency, advocacy, and delivering results for the 6th District and all Cook County residents.

Watch live using the link or QR code below.