Rainbow PUSH Coalition Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Recently, Stevenson successfully won an historic ruling that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for all children 17 or younger are unconstitutional.
Obama Foundation Announces Lakeside Alliance as Construction Manager for Obama Presidential Center
“The Obama Foundation believes in creating opportunities for diverse and local businesses and building pathways to meaningful jobs for minorities and other underrepresented populations,” said David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation
Head-to-Toe Winter Fashion Tips for Men and Women
When it comes to men’s socks, the season is bringing with it a blend of style and innovation. For instance, the Gold Toe Fashion Singles feature a number of bold autumn shades that incorporate Fresh 24/7 technology to help prohibit the growth of bacteria that causes odor. These styles are fashionably flexible and can be dressed up or down no matter the occasion.
Walgreens Honors Teens in 2017 Expressions Challenge
“This short story of my experience witnessing a form of bullying and out casting is a message to all teens to be inclusive of everybody, especially those who are greatly different from the majority.
DuSable Museum Releases New Interactive App
DuSable Museum is a signature place on the south side of the City of Chicago. But this is a new DuSable Museum, a digital DuSable, and we want our visitors, both onsite and online, to experience the new DuSable,” said Hall.
Law Creates New Sentencing Guidelines
In Illinois, there was already a mandatory minimum sentencing for gun offenses, the new law advises judges to serve sentences at the higher end of the spectrum to repeat offenders. This comes from that idea that repeat offenders are going to be more likely to commit violence and harm in Chicago, according to a press release from the Office of the Mayor of Chicago.
Thornton Township Hosts MLK Day Celebration
Thornton Township hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 15 in observance of Dr. King’s birthday in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at South Suburban College.
Kim Stratton’s Kitchen Opens in briefly River Oaks Mall
Stratton has been operating a successful catering business for about four years and said that opening a new restaurant was not part of her plan.
Egan says Roseland Hospital could lose $6.6 million if the hospital assessment program is shut down
“Time is running out and folks need to come to the table,” Jones said. “They know where we need to be and they know exactly what they need to do. They just need to agree and do it.”
CPS Community Meeting to Discuss Near South Education Plan
“I want to make it very clear that we are 100 percent in support of this plan,” said Tina Feldstein, President of the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance and South Loop resident.
Protest erupts over postponement of AFFH
In 2015, the Obama administration finalized the AFFH rule, which required cities to execute plans on reducing segregation, discrimination and increasing equal housing opportunities for protected classes or risk losing out on federal block grants, according to the Chicago Housing Initiative.
Lincoln Financial Group's Kirkland Receives Honors
Hicks oversees all activities for the legal, compliance, government relations and corporate secretary functions of the company. As a member of the company’s senior management committee, he also provides strategic counsel to the CEO, senior management team and board of directors.
L’Oréal Paris Announces Aja Naomi King As Newest Celebrity Spokesperson
To now represent L’Oréal Paris is incredibly overwhelming. I am so excited to help others find and believe in the beauty of who they are because everyone deserves to know their own worth.”
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S MY WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY SUIT!
It’s a magical birthday party - and you’re invited! Step inside an enchanted room in The Land Beyond The Rainbow, where Ooblahdee, Oblahdah and Shebobshebe are surrounded by birthday cards, colorful balloons, beautifully wrapped presents and the splendiferous Thinking Tree. But when hurtful words about skin color slip out, a birthday party among best friends becomes a charming story about how to appreciate outer beauty and celebrate the remarkable gifts inside each of us.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Housing Program for Homeless
“We as a city cannot thrive until each and every one of our residents can thrive, which is why we are committed to addressing homelessness in a holistic, comprehensive and compassionate manner,” Mayor Emanuel said.
Residents Purchase Vacant Land via Large Lot Program
Local Englewood Residents like Mekazin Alexander and Tina Hammond recently used the Large Lot Program to help revitalize their vacant spaces with an additional $15,000 grant from organizations such as LISC Chicago and the Kresge Foundation.
Illinois Politicians Address Chicago Gun Violence
“I’ve met a lot of parents who lost their kids and we all share the same look of despair and we’re looking for someone to speak out,” Pendleton said. “Kennedy has a passion to stand against the NRA who is fighting tirelessly to keep guns on our streets.”
SouthShore Library Hosts Book Club
The novel “Behold the Dreamers” deals with marriage, immigration, class, race, and the trapdoors in the American Dream and dives into the story of a young Cameroonian couple who tried to establish a new life in New York until the Great Recession upends the economy, according to CPL.
Cook County Sheriff Department Hands out 911 Cell Phones to Seniors
“We know sometimes you want to call 911 and tell them what you see,” Walsh said. “These phones have no connection to you or any individual that would dial 911 [from the phone]. For many years, we’ve given the phones to victims of domestic violence.”
