Thursday, February 25
Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Initiative to Further Drive Neighborhood Development
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative that will generate millions of dollars in new investment into underserved communities throughout Chicago. The proposal will reform existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional square-footage for construction projects in the downtown area in exchange for investments to support neighborhoods in need of jobs and economic growth.
Diet Coke Delights Fans Nationwide with Millions of Unique, Colorful Package Designs
For the first time ever, the great taste of Diet Coke will be available in millions of unique package designs with the launch of the Diet Coke IT’S MINE program. The innovative initiative, a continuation of the brand’s Get A Taste campaign, launches this month.
Madigan Announces Multistate Settlement with MoneyGram
Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. resolving a multistate investigation that focused on complaints from consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers.
$1.25 Million Federal Grant Announced for Design of Grade Separation Project on 95th Street
U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the City of Chicago today announced a $1.25 million federal railroad safety grant that will help cover the cost of design work for an important grade separation project on 95th Street in Chicago that is part of the CREATE Program.
Job Interview Success Tips
How to take smart notes and improve your answers to job interview questions
For recent grads and young professionals, first job interviews are a crash course in interpersonal skills, thinking on ones feet and the danger of homonyms. To ease the learning curve a bit, use these tips to take smart notes during your job interview, answer questions intelligently, schedule the second (or third) interview and, of course, land your perfect job.
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the City’s Policy Regarding the Release of Evidence Related to Police-Involved Incidents
"Earlier today, the Task Force on Police Accountability recommended a new City policy on the release of evidence, including videos, in police-involved shootings and other serious incidents.
Rainbow Push Coalition Welcomes New, Dynamic COO, Rev. Dr. Mark Ellis
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the historic and international human rights organization, founded by global civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., welcomes a new, dynamic COO in Rev. Dr. Mark A. Ellis, a former corporate vice-president of a Fortune 500 company with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and profit and loss management.
Chicago Area Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 25-27
Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference.
Kanye West Begs Mark Zuckerberg for Help After Revealing $53 Million Debt
Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West is raising eyebrows with his new efforts to raise money. West has a GoFundMe account and pitched a plea on Twitter to the founder of Facebook for help.
Tracy McGrady Joining ESPN as NBA Analyst
Former All-Star Tracy McGrady is joining ESPN as an analyst and will make regular appearances on its new daily NBA show.
Wednesday, February 24
Apply Now For 2016 Scholarships and Financial Aid at South Suburban College
The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2016 Scholarship Books and Applications are now available in the President’s Office (Room 2134), the Financial Aid Office (2355) and online at www.ssc.edu/foundation.
Fight over Ted Cruz's ballot eligibility moves to Chicago courtroom
The debate over whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz is eligible to be president is moving from the campaign trail to the courtroom.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Opinion: Minority Voters Must Focus on What, Not Who
In South Carolina, African-Americans will constitute a majority of Democratic voters in the primary on Feb. 27. On March 1, Super Tuesday, people of color — blacks, Latinos, Asian-Americans — will constitute large portions of the voters. The press is focused on whom we want. But we would be far better off to be focused on what we want.
Chicagoland Employers to Hire Over 1,000 Unemployed and Underemployed in 2016
What do Chicagoans need? They need access to affordable healthcare and affordable housing. They need access to quality education from pre-school to college. They need to live in low crime neighborhoods so that their families can feel safe and sound and so that their property values can increase.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
DEMOLITION - MULTI-FAMILY
The City of Harvey, Illinois is seeking proposals for DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A BUILDING AND APPURTENANCES, DISCARDED BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSORTED DEBRIS.
Monday, February 22
Controversial Ex-Wheaton College Prof to Speak at Free Chicago Event
Chicago Sunday Evening Club Hosts Dr. Larycia Hawkins & American-Islamic Relations Executive
Dr. Larycia Hawkins, who aroused national controversy this past December by wearing an Islamic headscarf as a form of Christian public witness at her Bible college teaching post, will speak publicly, Wednesday, February 24. Hawkins will be in conversation with Ahmed Rehab, the executive director of the Chicago office of the Council on American and Islamic Relations. The event is co-hosted by the Chicago Sunday Evening Club and the First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple, and will be moderated by Chicago Sunday Evening Club executive director, Dr. David Dault. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. (Central) at the First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple, 77 West Washington Street in the Chicago Loop.
Wednesday, February 17
Even Before Controversy, Blacks Cool to Oscars Telecast
The largest black audience for the Academy Awards over the last dozen years came in 2005, when Chris Rock was host and Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman won the top male acting awards.
Jackie Robinson West Parents Sue League, ESPN, Whistleblower
The parents of 13 members of the Chicago Little League team stripped last year of its 2014 U.S. championship are suing team officials, Little League Baseball, an ESPN sportscaster and the man who exposed the team’s residency violations.
Alert: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Harvey School District 152, is accepting sealed bids for the Track Resurfacing at Brooks Middle School, located at 14741 Wallace Street, Harvey, Illinois 60426.
Raoul Joins Petition to Appoint Special Prosecutor
Ill. State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued the following statement yesterday.
National Museum of American History Adds Little Rock Nine Objects
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has added more than 20 objects to the national collections, including a Little Rock Central High School year book, a graduation dress, a personal letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a notice of suspension and photographs, from Minnijean Brown Trickey, who is known as one of the Little Rock Nine.
Coalition Seeks Special Prosecutor in Fatal Police Shooting of Laquan McDonald
A coalition of civil rights attorneys and others filed a court petition Tuesday seeking to force Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to hand over the prosecution and any further investigation involving the fatal police shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald to a special prosecutor.
Obama to Appoint Next Supreme Court Justice Soon, Republicans Want to Delay Process
It’s the question that’s on everyone’s mind. It’s been the topic of most political discussions for the past few days. And it’s a very serious matter to democrats, republicans and independents. Who is going to replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia?
Thursday, February 11
Chicago to Nearly Double Number of Free Tax Preparation Assistance Locations
Here’s some good news for Chicago residents who are in need of tax preparation assistance. The City of Chicago is expanding its Tax Prep Chicago program. The 16th annual citywide free tax preparation assistance program will double the number of free tax preparation assistance sites from 21 to 36 sites.
B.B. King Tribute Planned for Grammys
Country singer Chris Stapleton will join Gary Clark Jr. and Bonnie Raitt at the Grammy Awards later this month for a tribute to the late blues master B.B. King.
OJ Simpson Not Happy with Portrayal of Lawyer on TV Show Ads
O.J. Simpson isn't happy with ads and interviews he's seen about a cable TV series focusing on his 1995 murder acquittal, his attorney said, but he's not upset about the way he's depicted.
Wednesday, February 10
Behind Flint Water Horror, a Corrosive Cynicism
The basic story of the poisoning of the children of Flint, Mich., through the water they drink is now pretty well known, but as more details come out, it keeps getting worse. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, after passing a big tax cut for the rich and corporations on coming into office, had to find cuts to make up for the lost revenue.
Whitney Young High School Advances to Regional National Science Bowl Competition
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced this week that a team of high school students from Whitney Young Magnet High School won their regional competition for the 2016 National Science Bowl® (NSB) this past weekend and are advancing to compete at the National Finals in Washington, D.C., in April. This year marks the 26th time the national competition has been held.
Shipmasters Nominate First African American for their Top Honor
In recognition for his outstanding efforts on behalf of the International Shipmasters’ Association (ISMA), Captain Mark Stevenson has been nominated for the Captain Lewis Ludington Award, often considered the “Oscars” of the maritime industry.
C.R.O.E’S FOUNDERS DAY 2016
A Salute to Those Who Paved the Way
On sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., people from all walks of life will gather on the southwest side of Chicago to pay tribute to three men: Munir Muhammad (Business Manager), Halif Muhammad (Secretary), and Shahid Muslim (Director).
Ill. 26th District State Rep. Race Starting to Boil
Ill. State Rep. Christian Mitchell (Dist.-26) is keeping busy these days rounding up as many heavy weight endorsements as he can. And that’s exactly what he should be doing because his competitor Jhatayn “Jay” Travis is picking up steam.
White Chicago Police Officer Sues Estate of African American Teen He Killed
A white Chicago police officer who shot and killed an African American teenaged suspect while on a domestic dispute call, is now suing the youth’s estate.
Thursday, February 4
Is that Credit Card with the Annual Fee Really Worth It?
The biggest months for adding and dropping credit cards are December, January, and February so now's the time to make sure that $95 annual fee is really worth it.
White Actor to Play Michael Jackson in TV Drama
LONDON — Joseph Fiennes will star as Michael Jackson in a one-off TV comedy set to broadcast later this year — a casting decision that has added fuel to a raging debate about opportunities for non-White actors in movies and TV.
Rihanna Releases New Album, ‘ANTI,’ on Jay Z’s Tidal Service
Rihanna has released her much anticipated new album through Jay Z’s Tidal streaming service, which she co-owns.
Wednesday, February 3
Local Realtor First in Illinois to Offer Fraud Alert Signup
Thanks to a new state law authored by Cook County Recorder of Deeds (CCRD) Karen A. Yarbrough, Tracey B. Williams of A.R.E. Partners in Chicago became the first Realtor/Broker in Illinois to become an official registrar for CCRD’s Free Property Fraud Alert monitoring service.
Chief Judge Evans announces Court's Black History Month Courthouse Tours
Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced that to accommodate the large number of people who usually attend, the Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Black History Month Courthouse Tours of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, will be held again this year on nine (9) days. Tours will be offered daily beginning on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, through Friday, February 20, 2004, and the following entire week from Monday, February 24, 2004, through Friday, February 28, 2004.
Comprehensive Reforms to Improve Crisis Intervention Situations for First Responders in Chicago
Comprehensive reforms have been made to address how Chicago’s first responders can best serve individuals with mental illness.
Burn Resigns as Fourth Ward Alderman, Takes Job in Private Sector
It looks like a special election is in the near future thanks to a vacancy left opened by Will Burns who resigned as alderman of Chicago’s fourth ward.
Chicago Teachers Union Rejects CPS Contract Offer
If over the past year, progress had been made between the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in regards to cutting an “acceptable” deal for teachers, it came to a screeching halt on Monday after the CTU rejected a four-year contract offer from the city.
Mayor Emanuel Nominates Eugene Jones, Jr. as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority
Mayor Rahm Emanuel nominated on Monday Eugene “Gene” Jones, Jr. as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) after serving as Acting CEO since June of 2015.
Have You Been Using the Hope and Pray System to Solve Your IRS Problems?
That system doesn’t work. IRS problems have a way of ruining all aspects of your life. And as time goes by, the IRS adds salt to your wounds by adding penalties to what you already owe. It’s like the meter in a taxi cab, the counter keeps going adding more and more charges to that IRS debt -- even when you are standing still. Many times the penalties and interest end up adding up to be more than what you actually owe the IRS. However, understanding the relentless measures the IRS takes to collect penalties -- and having the right experts on your side -- can help you avoid the traps that can drastically impact the way you and your family live.