American employers added a robust 292,000 jobs in December, suggesting the U.S. economy is so far defying global weakness and growing solidly.
A company that makes copper-infused clothing agreed to pay $1.35 million to settle government charges that it falsely claimed that its garments could relieve pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
Taliah Waajid, one of the leading innovators and manufacturers of natural hair care products, has developed a new natural, luxurious collection. Pure & Natural Shea-Coco, a line designed to nourish and define textured hair with the most natural of ingredients, launched online at www.NaturalHair.org on December 9, 2015 and will be available at Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty Supply, and local beauty supply stores beginning February 2016.
Kendrick Lamar is the king of the Grammys: The rapper is the leading nominee for the 2016 awards with 11, including album of the year for "To Pimp a Butterfly" and song of the year for "Alright."
Building on the successful elements of the national 100K Initiative, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, in conjunction with the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement, will host the Washington Park Job and Resource Fair on Friday, January 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Washington Park Field House, 5531 S. King Drive. The event, designed for 18 to 24 year olds not in school or in school part-time, will consist of job readiness workshops, on-site pre-screening, employer interviews, job applications/assistance and support job resources.
Companies around the world spent a record $5.04 trillion on acquisitions in 2015, according to Dealogic, as slow worldwide economic growth and low interest rates pushed companies to combine forces.
Freeze your credit reports before you get burned.
That's the message from security experts, consumer advocates and some state Attorneys General. They say more people should consider a credit freeze as a way to block identity thieves from opening new credit cards and other accounts in your name. They recommend a freeze even if your identity hasn't been stolen.
Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass.
By: Larissa M. Tyler - January 6, 2016 4:12 p.m.
Perhaps to the chagrin of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner said at a press conference on Monday, that he would sign legislation that would allow a recall election to remove the mayor.
By: Larissa M. Tyler - January 6, 2016 3:43 p.m.
If you’re looking for something educational and thought provoking to do with your children in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, consider visiting the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI).
Beloved recording artist Natalie Cole has died from congestive heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital. She was 65.
Don’t miss out on seeing life’s precious moments. You know that every family wedding includes your Uncle Louis teaching the latest line dance. And every spring, Aunt Shirley pulls you into the kitchen to help bake a few cherry pies. Make sure you can stay in the mix by protecting your vision.
By: Larissa M. Tyler - January 6, 2016 12:22 p.m.
The Cook County Circuit Court Clerk race is getting hotter by the day.
It all started when the Cook County Democratic Party yanked its support away from incumbent, Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown, after news reports surfaced last fall that FBI agents visited Brown’s home and seized her government-issued cell phone; and after a subpoena served on Brown and her husband Benton Cook III earlier this year asked for documents tied to one of his businesses.
Shortly afterwards, the Cook County Democratic Party endorsed Chicago Ald. Michele Harris (8th Ward) who announced in November that she would be running against Brown.
By: Larissa M. Tyler - January 6, 2016 11:47 a.m.
As the Chicago Police Department (CPD) sorts through its trough of troubles including being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and dealing with public scrutiny over the shooting deaths of citizens by the hands of CPD officers, with the most recent killings involving 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier, and 55-year-old Bettie Jones, the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) announced on Monday that it plans to bring in new leadership, fortify its legal team and hire a community outreach manager.
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that Chicago police must be better trained to distinguish between when they can use a gun and when they should use a gun, after a series of shootings by officers sparked protests and complaints that police are too quick to fire their weapons.
By: Norman Parish - December 31, 2015 11:52 a.m.
Frustrated with child murders and concerned about police misconduct, Arne Duncan used his last speech as U.S. education secretary to address gun violence in America.
As winter kicks into full swing, A Little Bit of Heaven Homeless Shelter is trying to raise $2,900 to cover the purchase of 55 bedframes.
On Jan. 1, prospective student-teachers in Illinois will be required to go through the same background check process as a regular teacher. Senate Bill 706, passed during the last session of the 99th General Assembly, improved the process of how to properly screen student-teacher candidates.
By: Larissa M. Tyler - December 31, 2015 10:21 a.m.
No matter where you go on New Year’s Eve this year, formal attire is just right for the night. That means whether you are going to a fabulous party at a swanky hotel, a restaurant for casual dining or simply a friend’s house for drinks and hors d'oeuvres, it is totally okay to arrive wearing a beautiful sparkly gown…and for the men… a sleek tuxedo works out well. After all, you’re ringing in the New Year!
A Nashville company is suing comedian Steve Harvey over a private jet.
According to The Tennessean, the company said the comedian and TV host failed to pay about $200,000 owed for custom alterations to the aircraft.
