Wednesday, March 27
Chicago Children's Choir to Launch New Program in Englewood to Address City Violence Head-On
Chicago Children's Choir, under the direction of President and Artistic Director Josephine Lee, will host...
Soul Train Cruise 2013: The Hippest Trip at Sea
The inaugural Soul Train Cruise 2013 sold out in 75 days. In response to such...
South Side Universities Partner to Fight Cancer
Universities on the south sides of Chicago are coming together in an effort to train...
Mobile Device Use While Driving More Common in the US than in European Countries, Proves Dangerous
Most U.S. drivers reported talking on their cell phone and about one in three read...
Technology Fellowship Program Aims to Recruit the Innovators of Tomorrow to Chicago
As part of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel new Mayor's Office Summer Technology Fellowship Program, four college...
School Closures Stirs Fears, Emotions, and Harsh Words: CTU Plans Rally
Parents, community members and the president of the Chicago Teacher's Union (CTU), Karen Lewis, are...
Commissioner Beavers to Appeal Guilty Verdict
Cook Commissioner William Beavers, found guilty of tax evasion last week, feels he didn't get...
CSU's New Athletic Director Leads School to Victory
"We are Champions," the motto that recently became reality for the Chicago State University (CSU)...
Thursday, March 21
UIC Pulls Funding for Farrakhan Event
In a last minute decision that caught a noted, high profile figure by surprise, the...
Thornton Township School Board President Kenneth Williams Wins Legal Victory
Judge Maureen Kirby of the Circuit Court of Cook County ruled that District 205 violated...
Chicago State University Recieves $250,000 from CVS
Chicago State University received a big donation earlier this month from a well-known drug store...
Doctor Shortage to Impact Low Income Communities
Underserved communities are expected to see a demand for primary care physicians grow by about...
Wednesday, March 20
Chicago Public Schools Faces $1 Billion Budget Gap in 2014
In addition to closing schools, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is cutting back and consolidating resources...
Commissioner Beavers Faces Prosecutors During Trial Testimony
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, who was accused of not declaring money spent on gambling...
Thursday, March 14
New Art Exhibition at South Suburban College
South Suburban College has a new art exhibit on display through March 26....
Twin Rush University Grads Join 'The Amazing Race'
Idries Abdur-Rahman, MD, has been a fan of the reality game show "The Amazing Race"...
CPS Institutes New Sexual Health Ed. Policy to Combat Increased STD/HIV Cases Amongst Teens
The Chicago Board of Education announced expansion of its sexual health education policy to align...
CTA Expands Ex-Offender Apprentice Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool on March 6 announced that the Chicago...
Food Network's "Big Daddy" to Promote National Kidney Month in Chicago
As part of a four-city tour, Food Network star Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. is lending...
Trotter Arraigned on Gun Charges, Status Hearing Set for April
Illinois State Sen. Donne Trotter seemed upbeat as he sat on the front row of...
Youth Organization Calls for South Side Adult Trauma Center
A youth organization calling for a south side hospital to raise its trauma center patient...
Wednesday, March 13
Not Just a Matter of Black and White
One of the hottest discussions setting mainstream and social media ablaze these days is the...
Mindless Behavior to Star in Feature Film "Mindless Behavior: All Around The World"
Teen pop and R&B sensation, Mindless Behavior, proudly announce their first feature film, Mindless Behavior:...
FBI Releases Files on Whitney Houston
The FBI has released 128 pages from its file on Whitney Houston, revealing details of...
Thursday, March 7
Garfield Park Conservatory Celebrates 105 Years
The Garfield Park Conservatory, a staple on Chicago's west side, is now 105 years old....
$40 Million Earmarked for Health Program at South Suburban College
Amid speculation that the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will be one of...
Olive-Harvey College Dean Wins First-Year Advocate Award
Gregory Robinson, Dean of Student Services at Olive-Harvey College, stands out amongst his peers these...
U of C West Campus Overhaul Scheduled
The University of Chicago announced construction plans to better connect parts of the campus....
Full-Service Hotel to Create Nearly 2,500 Construction and 500 Permanent Jobs
On February 19, Governor Pat Quinn, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority...
Wednesday, March 6
Payday Loans Fail to Work As Advertised
WASHINGTON -- A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts, Payday Lending in America: How...
Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's most powerful politicians honored Rosa Parks last Wednesday by unveiling...
Chaka Khan Releases New Single "It's Not Over"
LOS ANGELES -- Ten-time GRAMMY Award winner Chaka Khan announced on Valentine's Day the release...
Voting Rights Protection Act in Jeopardy
Civil Rights organizations and people around the country took notice last week as the U.S....