By: Norman Parish - November 11, 2015 3:11 p.m.
A western suburb settled a lawsuit with a group of anti-gun activists who claimed that too many of the firearms from that community eventually ended up on Chicago streets.
Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Monday that her office has filed two petitions with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in response to a shocking audit report that found Peoples Gas’ Accelerated Main Replacement Program (AMRP) could cost consumers an astronomical $8 billion, an estimate the company may have withheld from the ICC in attempting to secure approval of its recent merger with Wisconsin Energy Group.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 11, 2015 12:53 p.m.
Ever since last week’s horrific shooting of Tyshawn Lee, a nine-year-old who was lured into an Auburn Gresham alley and murdered, those who donated to a Go Fund Me account that was set up to cover the funeral expenses for the boy, have been bashing his parents Karla Lee and Pierre Stokes, thanks to photos shared on social media of the two.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 11, 2015 12:48 p.m.
Chicago fast-food cooks and cashiers joined what was billed as the largest-ever strike to hit America’s fast-food industry this week.
One year ahead of Election Day, “Fight for $15,” staged walkouts in a record 270 cities, including Chicago.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 11, 2015 11:20 a.m.
African-American golfer Charlie Sifford, who was often times referred to as the “Jackie Robinson of golf” for his groundbreaking legacy in the sport, will be inducted into the PGA (Professional Golf Association of America) Hall of Fame this week at a ceremony in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
By: Norman Parish - November 11, 2015 11:13 a.m.
Following criticism from a planned expansion of the amusement tax, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle withdrew the proposal and introduced a new planned hike: a hotel tax.
By: Norman Parish - November 11, 2015 11:05 a.m.
Malcolm Dyson was in his Chicago South Side home on Nov. 5 when he heard gun blasts.
He rushed to check on his two young sons who were playing outside. He was relieved – the boys were fine.
By: Norman Parish - November 5, 2015 1:09 p.m.
Robert and Barbara Campbell spent most of their lives raising nine children in a south suburb of Chicago, Ill.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 5, 2015 12:54 p.m.
The Chicago HBCU Hardwood Classic (CHHCS) called a press conference to expose Chicago’s youth to what HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have to offer. The event was held at the Emil and Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center on the campus of Chicago State University, located at 9501 S. King Dr. Community members, clergy and local HBCU alumni attended.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 4, 2015 3:44 p.m.
New York and Los Angeles usually get the limelight when it comes to crediting the origin of Hip-Hop music. But two local music aficionados from Chicago beg to differ and want to set the record straight.
The strength, look and feel of “healthy hair” can define not only your overall look, but also, how you feel. While there are literally thousands of products that market to “healthy black hair” there are only a handful that have the proper ingredients to keep your hair healthy. And just like vitamins help your body, there are certain vitamins that specifically help your hair.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 4, 2015 12:11 p.m.
Last month, a group of Chicago Hip-Hop artists and producers launched a new anti-violence campaign, aimed to tell the stories of those who’ve been affected the most by the violence in the city.
By: Norman Parish - November 4, 2015 12:08 p.m.
In response to Chicago’s spiraling shooting deaths, the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized Sheriff Tom Dart to appoint a gun violence coordinator – believed to be the first nationally.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 4, 2015 11:54 a.m.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy this week announced that the city is accepting applications to join the Chicago Police Department for the first time since 2013.
By: Evan F. Moore - November 4, 2015 11:42 a.m.
Representatives of a prominent traveling basketball team want to assist those who need it the most.
By: Norman Parish - November 4, 2015 11:24 a.m.
Gus Savage, the former congressman, civil rights activist and journalist, was his usual outspoken self on his 90th birthday party.
By: Norman Parish - November 4, 2015 11:16 a.m.
Dominique Spears, a retail clerk, is worried about how she will make ends meet after the Chicago City Council approved a $588 million property tax increase – the biggest tax hike in the municipality’s history.
Today we pay tribute to our founder, former congressman, Gus Savage, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at the age of 90.
We will eternally honor and cherish the leadership and fortitude you portrayed while establishing the Chicago Citizen Newspaper…the largest, black-owned, weekly newspaper chain in the Midwest. It is and will remain the absolute shining gem of Chicago’s south side.
Thousands of customers of pre-paid debit cards backed by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons were left without access to their money more than a week after technical problems first began plaguing the cards.
Chris Rock is coming back to host the Oscars for a second time.
The show's producers say the prolific comedian-filmmaker will be at the helm for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin called Rock "the MVP of the entertainment industry."
