Friday, March 27
University of Oklahoma unveils racist chant probe findings
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Members of a University of Oklahoma fraternity apparently learned a racist chant that recently got their chapter disbanded during a national leadership cruise four years ago that was sponsored by the fraternity's national administration, the university's president said Friday.
Raising Minimum Age for Legal Purchase of Tobacco Products will Significantly Reduce Smoking Rates
Statement from National President and CEO of the American Lung Association Harold P. Wimmer, in response to the IOM Report “Public Health Implications of Raising the Minimum Age of Legal Access to Tobacco Products”
Mo’ne Davis Starts Shoe Line for Underprivileged Girls
Remember superstar phenom Mone’ Davis who was striking out player after player in the 2014 Little League World Series?
Endorsements
The Chicago Citizen Newspaper proudly endorses the following candidates who appear on the April 7, 2015, Chicago Runoff Election Ballot. Please join us in our support of them.
21st Annual Black Women’s Expo Returns
The 21st Annual Black Women’s Expo (BWE) continues its legacy of celebrating African American women and girls. This year’s Expo will once again be held at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., from March 27-29.
South Suburban Mayors Launch Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness Outreach
South Suburban Chicago mayors, at least one U.S. elected official and area clergy, came together March 11 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, to launch Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network’s unprecedented “Mayors for Hope,” an initiative to deliver awareness and education regarding organ donation and transplantation to residents in their respective municipalities and to dispel myths, especially in African American communities associated with organ donation.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Releases Report Approving Chicago’s Air Space for Third Airport
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (Dist.- 2nd) released a report that was released to her last week, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which concludes that the proposed South Suburban Airport would have “minimal impact” on current operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 10000 W. O'Hare Ave., and Chicago Midway International Airport, 5700 Cicero Ave. It also concludes that metro-Chicago airspace is capable of handling a third major airport.
Thursday, March 26
Feds: Chicago-area cousins planned US terrorist attack
CHICAGO (AP) -- An Illinois Army National Guard soldier vowed to bring "the flames of war to the heart" of America if he was unable to get to the Middle East to join the Islamic State group, and his cousin bragged that he could kill at least 150 people in a terrorist attack in the U.S., federal prosecutors said Thursday in announcing their arrests.
Wednesday, March 25
Facebook's Messenger app adding more ways to connect
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Facebook is trying to mold its Messenger app into a more versatile communications hub as smartphones create new ways for people to connect with friends and businesses beyond the walls of the company's ubiquitous social network.
Preckwinkle Nominates Veteran Public Defender to Head the Law Office
A 23-year veteran of the Public Defender Law Office of Cook County is Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s choice to replace outgoing Cook County Public Defender, Abishi Cunningham, who headed the Law Office for the past six years.
Chicago City Council Passes Ordinance to Address Catalytic Converter Thefts
Have you ever experienced someone crawling underneath your car, in the middle of the night, to cut and steal your vehicle’s catalytic converter, and then having to pay the expenses associated with replacing it? If so, you’ll be happy to hear, the Chicago City Council addressed catalytic converter thefts. The introduction of an ordinance designed to combat this problem that has long plagued Chicago residents.
Gov. Rauner Makes South Side Stop to Push Illinois Turnaround Agenda
Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner visited the QBG Foundation/Chicago Citizen Newspaper headquarters, 806. E. 78th St., last Friday for a lunch meeting, co-hosted by the Chatham Business Association (CBA) and the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council to discuss the minority economic development section of his Illinois Turnaround Agenda. Over 40 south side Chicago business owners and stakeholders attended.
Early Voting for Chicago Mayoral Runoff Election Underway
Early voting for the April Mayoral Runoff Election got underway on Monday and will continue through April 4.
Chicago City Council Unanimous on Obama Library Park Land Transfer
The Chicago City Council last Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance to allow the transfer of park land parcels in Washington and/or Jackson Park, from the Chicago Park District (CPD) to the City of Chicago, as a way to progressively move forward on the University of Chicago’s proposed Obama Presidential Library bid.
The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Stands with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
In February, the Chicago Citizen Newspaper endorsed Rahm Emanuel for Mayor over several candidates, one being Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia. Today, we are unwavering in our commitment, lending full support to the Mayor, as he heads into the special runoff election against Garcia on April 7.
Tuesday, March 24
Utah brings back the firing squad, so how does it work?
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has given his stamp of approval to a law that brings back the firing squad in the only state that has used it in the past 40 years.
Monday, March 23
Darren Sharper pleads no contest in Los Angeles rape case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Former NFL star Darren Sharper removed all doubt Monday that he drugged and raped women, taking the first of several legal steps to own up to sex assaults in four states that will send him to federal prison for nine years.
Friday, March 20
30 state, federal, local investigators probe hanging death
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (AP) -- The FBI says a black man found hanging in Mississippi is Otis Byrd, a convicted killer whose family reported him missing more than two weeks ago.
Thursday, March 19
U.Va. arrest raises questions about agency's powers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- An arrest that left a University of Virginia student bloodied and shouting allegations of racism has prompted some lawmakers to question whether state liquor control agents should have the power to arrest people.
Chicago Becomes “Model City” for Financial Education
The President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability of Young Americans recently presented the Chicago Financial Education Initiative, a first-of-its-kind citywide financial literacy education program, at Ariel Community Academy, 1119 E. 46th St.
Reconstruction Work Begins on the Jane Byrne Interchange
The mild March weather permitted and as of March 10, work on the $475 million Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction project to get underway. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced ramp closures for construction of the new flyover bridge connecting the Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94) to the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) began March 10.
Chinese Manufacturers Roll Out Apple Watch Lookalikes
BEIJING, China — A month before Apple Inc.’s smartwatch hits the market, China’s thriving copycat manufacturers are selling lookalikes, some openly advertised as Apple copies.
AngelWeddingDress
Releases Collection of 2015 Maternity Wedding Dresses
AngelWeddingDress, has recently released its collection of 2015 maternity wedding dresses. View website of AngelWeddingDress.com to find more details.
Teamwork Englewood and the Chicago Police Department Partner for Youth Baseball League
Play ball! In partnership with the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) 7th District Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St., Teamwork Englewood and Get In Chicago present the inaugural season of the Englewood Police & Youth Baseball League.
Wednesday, March 18
Rosalind “Roz” Adams Shares Memories of Rev. Willie Barrow
As a volunteer on Chicago’s political scene for more than 30 years, it was just a matter of time before Rosalind “Roz” Adams, 58, crossed paths with Rainbow PUSH’s, Rev. Willie Taplin Barrow, whom she grew to love and provided care to from 2012 to 2014.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez Increases Efforts against Hate Crimes
Recently, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced the formation of a new Hate Crimes Advisory and Prosecutions Council, in an effort to raise awareness about Hate Crimes in communities throughout Cook County.
Administration sets record for withholding government files
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration set a record again for censoring government files or outright denying access to them last year under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.
Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner, Jesus Garcia in First Runoff Election Debate
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and challenger Cook County Commissioner, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia appeared Monday in their first of three televised debates leading up to the April 7, runoff election, hosted by WMAQ-TV, Telemundo and the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and Harris School of Public Policy and was moderated by Chicago Tonight’s, Carol Marin.
Activist Rev. Willie Barrow “The Little Warrior” Remembered
Chicago and the nation along with friends, and godchildren including President Barack Obama, and members and volunteers of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, are mourning the death and acknowledging the life and legacy of Rev. Willie Taplin Barrow. The longtime, Civil Rights activist, died in her home on March 12, with her pastor Rev. Jerald January, Sr., senior pastor of Vernon Park Church of God; Atty. Rev. Janette Wilson, Assistant General Counsel for Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and Operation PUSH Inc., and others by her side.
Tuesday, March 17
Penn State frat suspended over Facebook page with nude pics
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A fraternity at Penn State University has been suspended as police investigate allegations that members used a private, invitation-only Facebook page to post photos of nude and partly nude women, some apparently asleep or passed out.
Friday, March 13
Protest organizers say more work lies ahead in Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The protesters who spent eight months pressing for changes in Ferguson's police practices after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown take credit for this week's resignations of the city manager and the police chief.
Wednesday, March 11
SSC in Need of Literacy Volunteers
Looking for a worth-while way to spend your free time? If so, keep in mind that South Suburban College (SSC) is in need of volunteer tutors for its Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program.
Jury finds Pharrell, Thicke copied for 'Blurred Lines' song
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury awarded Marvin Gaye's children $7.3 million on Tuesday after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father's music to create "Blurred Lines," the biggest hit song of 2013.
Ill. Dept. of Corrections Graduates First Class of Cadets in 2015
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) graduated more than 130 new recruits for its first cadet class of 2015. The new correctional officers finished a six-week, 240-hour Security Training Program on February 13th. During training, the cadets participated in intensive instruction courses that include search procedures, control tactics, fire emergency, discipline, drug awareness, employee ethics, professionalism, report writing, radio communication, and how to use a firearm.
Ill. Gov. Rauner Names Members of Criminal Justice Reform Commission
On March 3, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner announced members of the newly created Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. Led by the Governor’s Public Safety Director Rodger Heaton, the commission is made of up experts from various fields within the criminal justice system and state legislators.
Women’s History Month Salute to Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet, Gwendolyn Brooks
One of Chicago’s own literary giants, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American Pulitzer Prize winner for her second book of poetry, titled, Annie Allen, began writing and publishing as a teenager, eventually achieving national fame for her 1945 collection, A Street in Bronzeville.
6th Annual Circle Foundation Benefit Gala to Support At-Risk Chicago Students
The CIRCLE Foundation is having its 6th annual CIRCLE Foundation Benefit Gala at Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St., on March 22, 2015, as celebration of student success at Innovations High School (IHS).
Dignitas Founder, Guest Speaker at Chatham Business Association Meeting
A former executive and wealth manager at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, Delgado is a certified financial planner, chartered retirement planning counselor and was named one of the country’s top financial planners for 2007 and 2008 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Global Logistics Company Moves New U.S. Headquarters to Chicago
A global logistics company that focuses on custom brokerage and trade compliance, will locate its new U.S. headquarters in Chicago by the end of 2015, bringing the number of new company headquarters located in Chicago to 32.
City to Remove 50 Red Light Cameras from 25 Intersections
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a host of Chicago Aldermen and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced the removal of 50 red light enforcement cameras across the city at locations that reportedly have seen a significant reduction of serious crashes.
Tuesday, March 10
Chicago election delays Obama library decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will hold off on announcing the location for his future library until after Chicago’s runoff election for mayor.
2 University of Oklahoma students expelled over racist video
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The University of Oklahoma's president expelled two students Tuesday after he said they were identified as leaders of a racist chant captured on video during a fraternity event.
Monday, March 9
Univ. of Oklahoma severs ties with frat after racist chant
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The president of the University of Oklahoma severed the school's ties with a national fraternity on Monday and ordered that its on-campus house be shuttered after several members took part in a racist chant caught on video.
Friday, March 6
Obama: Ferguson report exposed racially biased system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The police situation in Ferguson, Missouri, was "oppressive and abusive," President Barack Obama said Friday, as he prepared to commemorate a half-century since the historic civil rights marches in Selma, Alabama.
Wednesday, March 4
Black Opal
Celebrates New Definitions of Beauty for Women of All Complexions
Global beauty brand, Black Opal introduces a new multimedia campaign called "I Define My Beauty." The new campaign is aimed at empowering, engaging and inspiring women of all complexions to express their individuality and embrace their unique look and defy stereotypes of beauty.
Cook County Jail Considers the Implementation of Home-Based Video Visitation Solution
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Cook County Office of the President, is exploring the implementation of an advanced visitation technology which would provide friends and family members of Cook County Jail inmates with another option for communicating with their loved ones.
Nearly 40 Percent of Wal-Mart’s U.S. Workers to Get Pay Raises
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is spending $1 billion to make changes to how it pays and trains U.S. hourly workers as the embattled retailer tries to reshape the image that its stores offer dead-end jobs.
Suburban Man Sentenced to 26 Years for Setting Fire that Seriously Injured His Family
A twenty-year old South Suburban man was recently sentenced to a 26-year prison term for intentionally setting fire to an apartment building last year that resulted in serious burns to his five month-old infant daughter and the child’s grandmother, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.
CSU Student Leader First Recipient of LL Cool J Scholarship
Chicago State University (CSU) senior, Darius Sanders, president of CSU’s Student Government Association (SGA), made history as the first-ever recipient of the LL Cool J Scholarship granted through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).
Former White Sox Star Minnie Minoso Dies
Former Chicago White Sox star Minnie Minoso has died. The White Sox didn't release details of the Minoso's death. Baseball-reference.com lists Minoso's age as 89.
New Study Finds Sound of Voice May Be as Important as Credentials Listed on Resume
A polished, well written résumé may distinguish you from others in a crowded race for an open position but according to a University of Chicago (U of C) study, it’s your voice that may actually help you land the job.
South Side Help Center Partners with AIDS Healthcare Foundation to Provide Services for HIV/AIDS Patients
Recently, the South Side Help Center (SSHC), 1525 E. 55th St., announced plans to expand its critical health services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS by teaming up with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).
The Bath Tub
From bath time to bedtime, there are a number of rituals parents participate in with their children that bring them closer together. These small acts provide a sense of security to little ones and serve as family bonding time. However, many parents do not realize these everyday moments can be more impactful than they seem.
Statewide Program to Provide Special Library Services to Individuals with Autism
Recently, Ill. Sec. of State Jesse White and The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) launched “Targeting Autism,” designed to address the support needs of Illinois residents with autism. The program encourages libraries throughout the state to work in conjunction with TAP. White also serves as State Librarian.
Civil Rights Activist Rev. Willie T. Barrow in Hospital
Rev. Willie T. Barrow is reportedly in Jackson Park Hospital with a blood clot in her lung.
Illinois Crime Victim's Compensation Act Program is Important to the Community
Victims of violent crimes and their families should be aware that through the Illinois Crime Victim's Compensation Act, the Court of Claims along with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, administers funding to victims of violent crimes who have inadequate health insurance, or an insufficient amount of resources needed to cover expenses resulting from the crime, including medical bills, counseling, lost wages and other expenses.
Dr. Webb Evans “Mr. Buy Black” Dies at Age 101
The beloved Rev. Dr. Webb Evans known as “Mr. Buy Black,” founder of the United American Progress Association (uapa), died Feb. 23rd at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, at 101 years of age.