Thursday, April 18
Young Women Leaders Embark on College Tour
Kira Mangum, a junior at Chicago's Young Women's Leadership Charter School (YWLCS) spoke with bright-eyed...
Jay-Z references Cuba trip in song 'Open Letter'
Jay-Z is defending his recent trip to Cuba in a new song....
Child Care Costs on the Upswing
Child care costs have nearly doubled in the last quarter century while the percentage of...
Wednesday, April 17
Richton Park Police Look to Respond Faster to 9-1-1 Calls Involving Missing and Exploited Children
In a proactive effort to respond quicker to emergency 9-1-1 calls involving missing and sexually...
Washburne Culinary Students Gain Experience, Recognition, Growth
After spending the last two years arming herself with skills acquired at Washburne Culinary Institute...
Black Male Shoe Designer Offers Classic Designs
There's a black male shoe designer on the horizon and he's giving the old stand-by...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual violence is a very serious public health problem that affects millions of women and...
Chicago's South Side Rallies to Support '42"
Several local dignitaries and organizations gathered on Chicago's South Side for a free screening of...
Mayor's New Plan to Provide Affordable Internet to More Chicagoans
Chicago has been selected as the pilot city by national non-profit Connect 2 Compete's EveryoneOn...
Thursday, April 11
The Playboy Bunny Costume: Created by an African American Woman
It's true. Zelda Wynn Valdes, born June 28, 1905, designed the original iconic Playboy Bunny...
Hit Series R&B Divas Adds Two New Cast Members
TV One's most watched reality series R&B Divas added two new cast members this season;...
Wednesday, April 10
We Remember You, Dr. King
On April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by...
Jabari Parker and Linnae Harper Give Their All at the 2013 McDonald's All American Game
Jabari Parker, the senior forward from Simeon Career Academy and Linnae Harper a senior guard...
President Obama Designates Two New National Monuments, Honors African-American History
President Obama last month signed proclamations establishing two new national monuments in honor of African...
City Moves Southside Communities to Grid Garbage Collection System
Households on the far south and southwest sides of Chicago that have not yet transitioned...
Zero and Counting
Are you a Zero-TV household? No, I don't mean restricting the kids' TV viewing to...
Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown Announces New Mobile App
Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, announced last month a new...
Riley Rogers Triumphant in Dolton's Mayoral Race
Democratic candidate Riley H. Rogers has been elected mayor of the Village of Dolton, defeating...
South Holland Mayor Defeats Opponent in Village Race
South Holland mayor Don A. DeGraff successfully defeated attorney Michael "Mike" Stuttley in the village's...
Robin Kelly Wins Illinois' 2nd Congressional District Seat
Robin Kelly has won the race to Illinois' 2nd Congressional District seat, defeating GOP nominee...
Tuesday, April 9
Presidents Discuss Countries' Successes and Africa's Future
It is customary for the evening news and other media outlets to characterize Africa in...
Monday, April 8
Is Andre Walker Embracing "Kinky" Hair-Do's?
Andre Walker, personal stylist to Oprah Winfrey is launching his own natural hair care line....
AMERICAN TAPESTRY: The Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama
As the first African-American First Lady, Michelle Obama is one of the most popular figures...
Wednesday, April 3
Former U.S. Prosecutor Joins U of C Faculty
A high profile former prosecutor is beginning a new career with a Hyde Park university...
Last Week of Early Voting and Absentee Voting for April 9 Special Election
The Chicago Election Board mailed notices to 120,000 voters on the City's South and Southeast...
Holding it Down: Chicago's Anchor, Robin Robinson
An afternoon chat with Emmy Award winning Fox 32 News -Chicago Anchor, Robin Robinson, revealed...
Preschoolers Join Fight to Save Schools at CTU Rally
Three year-old Lourdes Moore could barely hold the protest sign that towered above her as...
Alderman Sawyer Supports "No TV Week"
With the onslaught of popular reality television shows depicting violent, outrageous, and outlandish behavior amongst...