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Authentic Relationships. Actionable Strategy. Measurable Social Impact. We are metrics driven and people focused.

APS & Associates provides applied techniques and expert consultation across the public affairs sector that include private, governmental, political, philanthropic, community organizing and social activism. Personalization of your core objectives is our primary mission, as we will develop a compressive plan that incorporates the trade tools – field data, metrics, polling, community ascertainments,

in-depth analysis, communication strategies and social media – to strengthen our efforts and meet the goals. Specific emphasis will be given to reaching underrepresented citizens and vital constituents. These forces, working in coordination, can have an immense impact. APS & Associates has proven capabilities and experience to consult county, city, and other local government agencies in this current public affairs climate. Candidates, Public officials, Non-profits, and private sector clients place their confidence in us to provide expert work product, advisory guidance, and innovative problem solving.

05/08/2026

Come along with APS team members Maya and Olivia on their trip to Kansas City to support our client SEIU for May Day!

05/04/2026

APS' Alex and Rachel with Obama Foundation's Vice President, Public Engagement, Josh Harris. We started working with the Obama Foundation 7 years ago, so we are thrilled to be supporting the opening of the Obama Presidential Center coming up on Juneteenth. For more information, visit https://www.obama.org/visit/grand-opening/.

05/01/2026

Senior Associates Beatrice Beirne and Ipsita K joined APS clients Airbnb and Bally’s at the Annual Chinese Mutual Aid Gala. This year’s “Voice & Vision: Building for Our Future” celebrates 45 years of community, culture, and impact in the Chicago Chinese and immigrant communities.

04/30/2026

Same team, just a little smaller 😅👶 Meet the team like you’ve never seen them before. Can you guess who’s who?

04/17/2026

Last week, our team supported the production of the first-ever Illinois Local News Summit hosted by our client, Press Forward Chicago, and their partner chapter, Press Forward Springfield.

The summit engaged a variety of stakeholders, from Governor Pritzker and state policymakers to news funders and longtime journalists. Attendees heard about the challenges facing local news, the need for trustworthy local information, and solutions to expand access to fact-based news across Illinois.

APS worked with Press Forward to engage legislators so they could learn about the important role state policy plays in supporting local news ecosystems that benefit constituencies throughout Illinois.

Congratulations to Tracy Baim, Executive Director of Press Forward Chicago, Stacy Reed, Chief Program Officer of Press Forward Springfield, and everyone else who helped bring this summit together. Your work to address the growing crisis of local news “deserts” is essential.

As Illinoisans, we must continue to recognize that journalism is a public service that strengthens our communities and builds upon civic participation. To read more about the need for sustainable news and information ecosystems, visit Northwestern’s State of Local News 2025 report: The State of Local News 2025 | Local News Initiative

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04/01/2026

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson returned to his home state of South Carolina, where he was raised in the town of Greenville. It was there, in the segregated South, that he found his voice through his faith and began his lifelong commitment to justice as a student activist.

Traveling by caravan from Chicago, Reverend Jackson’s body was brought home, where thousands of mourners gathered to pay their final respects. The Celebration of Life services began with a powerful horse and carriage procession through Greenville, as family, supporters, and community members honored his return. He then lay in honor at the State Capitol in Columbia, where the public lined up to pay tribute inside the rotunda.

APS & Associates was deeply honored to coordinate logistics and travel and support the planning of the South Carolina services for Rev. Jackson.

03/31/2026

SEEKING SPRING FELLOWS:
Ready to make an impact, influence political change, and advance equity in your community?

APS & Associates is now accepting applications for our Spring Fellowship Program. Gain hands-on experience, build your skills, and work alongside professionals dedicated to creating meaningful change.
Send an email with your resume and detail your interest to [email protected]

03/26/2026

CEO Alex Sims-Jones and VP of Government Affairs Lamar C. Brown joined for a behind-the-scenes tour of the permanent casino site!

Proud to see progress underway with labor and construction partners like . The Casino is expected to bring in over 3,000 construction jobs annually and 3,000 permanent, full-time casino jobs.
The final Casino will have a 500-room hotel tower and rooftop dining overlooking the skyline and include a mix of entertainment, dining, and public green space.

03/25/2026

We are holding the Jackson family close in our hearts during this time of profound loss. Reverend Jesse Jackson’s passing is not only a loss for a family, but for a community, a movement, and a generation shaped by his leadership and voice. We were there to support them through this period of grief, and we remain committed to standing beside them in honoring his life with the same care, dignity, and love that defined it.

It was one of the greatest honors of our team’s work to lead the coordination of the Celebrations of Life services for Jesse Jackson. In the coming weeks, we’ll be taking time to reflect on what this opportunity has meant to us, starting by sharing moments from Rainbow PUSH Coalition, where the Reverend lay in repose, and from the Omega Psi Phi memorial service.

Thousands of family, friends, and community members came through Rainbow PUSH to pay their respects, with lines stretching down Drexel. There were so many powerful moments those in line reflecting on the Reverend’s speeches as they waited, clergy and artists offering prayer and song, a dedicated podcast room where stories and memories were shared, and the family greeting each person who came to honor his life.

APS & Associates was proud to work alongside an incredible team of Black women-owned firms to produce the Lying in Repose services: , MGPG Events, , and . We also extend our gratitude to the many partners who helped bring this vision to life: Rev. Charles Jenkins, Rev. James Meeks, Rev. Charlie Dates, Irving Street Rep, Leak & Sons Funeral Home, Minyon Moore, Shelley Davis, James Gomez, and the entire PUSH family with a special thanks to Rev. Bobby Lewis and Rev. Jeanette Wilson.

We approached this work with deep reverence, honoring a leader whose legacy changed the course of history. We are profoundly grateful to the Jackson family for trusting us with this responsibility during such a sacred time.

03/17/2026

Happy Election Day from Team APS! 🗳️

Whether you early voted, voted by mail, or voted today on Election Day, thank you for making your voice heard!

If you haven’t voted yet, polls are open until 7pm tonight. In Chicago, you can vote at your assigned precinct polling place OR ANY of the 51 vote centers.

For other parts of IL, visit IWillVote.com for your voting details!

12/27/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Team APS! 🎄✨ Wishing you a season filled with joy, rest, and good cheer. Thank you for being part of our community.

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