By: Norman Parish - September 16, 2015 4:56 p.m.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is not running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 4:55 p.m.
Big names such as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and De La Soul often overshadow underground and independent acts at Chicago’s Riot Fest. However, two Englewood natives shined right along with the big names this year at the popular festival.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 4:11 p.m.
Ill. State Rep. Rita led an event Tuesday evening that outlined the a timeline for the Division Street Bridge in Blue Island, Ill., which closed five years ago after experiencing significant decay.
By: Norman Parish - September 16, 2015 12:47 p.m.
An African American toddler’s body parts found last week in Garfield Park in Chicago. Regular weekend violence on the city’s South and West sides. And the lack of positive black images in today’s schools.
By: Norman Parish - September 16, 2015 12:43 p.m.
Saying it is time for new leadership, activist Tio Hardiman is challenging U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush for his 1st Congressional District seat in Illinois.
Hardiman, an unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate and former director of the antiviolence group CeaseFire Chicago, said he believes it is time for a newcomer to replace Rush, who has been in office since 1993.
By: Norman Parish - September 16, 2015 12:32 p.m.
The University of Chicago Medicine recently announced it would partner with Sinai Health Systems to open a $40 million trauma center on the city’s South Side.
The announcement comes after years of protests from community activists who were insistent upon the hospital opening an adult trauma center on Chicago’s South Side.
Officials, lawmakers and civil rights groups commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by calling for much-needed updates to the law.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:58 a.m.
Since the start of the 2015 season, the United States Military Academy at West Point has celebrated the 125 years their football program has been in existence.
By: Norman Parish - September 16, 2015 11:55 a.m.
A group of hunger strikers want President Barack Obama to support its plans for a high school in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood to specialize in science.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:36 a.m.
The social media community reacted last week after a video surfaced of former tennis star, James Blake, being tackled and detained by plain clothes New York City Police (NYPD) officers as he was standing in front of a New York City hotel.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:32 a.m.
Last month, Ill. State Sen. Donne Trotter (Dist-17th) led the push to support legislation creating law enforcement reforms in the state.
Back on August 12, a bipartisan effort established new body camera protocols, making Illinois one the first states in the nation to adopt recommendations of President Barack Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:28 a.m.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) superintendent Garry McCarthy held up a sketch of a toddler whose remains were found in the Garfield Park Lagoon last week, as he made a public plea to anyone who might know what happened.
By: Norman Parish - September 11, 2015 4:48 p.m.
On the same day U.S. Rep. Danny Davis turned age 74, he shut down retirement rumors by announcing he is seeking another term for his 7th District seat in Illinois.
Michael Elliot Media announced a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to fund a new romantic comedy that will feature a plus-size actress as the primary love interest in the film. The campaign is being called Project Plus-Size Movie Star.
The DuSable Museum of African American History has a new President and CEO. The board of trustees has selected Perri L. Irmer, an attorney, architect, public policy advocate and facilities management professional with a broad range of experience in executive management, construction and fundraising.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” on Broadway has died after falling from a fire escape, according to a show spokesman. He was 21.
New hair care brand “by made beautiful” offers hair care for all textures. The brand's no sulfates and no parabens product lines infuse pure, natural ingredients with love and courage. “by made beautiful” allows women to feel confident about their hair health and brings out inner beauty.
(Family Features) Just like many products, when it comes to purchasing new light bulbs, nothing beats the in-store experience. Seeing the difference in lighting has a stronger impact than online reviews from other consumers or experts.
By: Norman Parish - September 11, 2015 noon
Last month, thousands of Chicagoans lined South Side streets for the Bud Billiken Parade – a back to school celebration.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 3:19 p.m.
ValuSolutions, Inc., a human resources management and consulting and recruitment firm is sponsoring the 4th Annual South Suburban Cook County Job Fair today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lan-Oak Park District’s Eisenshower Center at 2550 E. 178th Street, Lansing, IL. An estimated 500 job seekers are expected to attend.
