Tyra Banks and 4 Fabulous Friends Share Tips on a ‘FABLife’

When Tyra Banks starts getting dressed, she finds trouble is waiting.

Target Defends Selling Women’s ‘Trophy’ Shirt

Target says it had no intention of offending anyone by selling a women’s shirt with the word “Trophy” written on the front of it.

American Muslims Slam Ben Carson

Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson believes he has the prescription to fix what ails America. Members of America’s Muslim community believe that the renowned neurosurgeon ought to work on his bedside manner.

Lionel Richie to Launch Las Vegas Residency Next Year

Lionel Richie is ready to go all night long in Las Vegas.

IL State Rep Bob Rita Gives Update on Blue Island Bridge Project

Illinois State Rep. Bob Rita (Dist.-28th), led a local celebration last week to mark the start of construction on the Division Street Bridge in Blue Island.

Suburban Homewood Metra Station Getting Long Needed Repairs

There was a time that when it rained in south suburban, Ill., the Homewood Metra stop didn’t provide much refuge according to Raven Wallace, who used to cover her head to stay dry while waiting at the station.

The “Frunchroom” Announces a Third Edition Its Speaking Series

The latest edition of the “Frunchroom” speaking series is scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30pm at O’Rourke’s Office located at 11064 S. Western Ave. in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood.

Farrakhan Promotes Washington D.C. Rally; Men’s Effort to Improve Black Lives

Minister Louis Farrakhan promoted his plan for 10,000 men to improve the lives of African Americans at a rally at Chicago State University.

Local Activists Storm CPD Headquarters to Demand Firing of Police Officer

Civil rights groups including the Black Youth Project 100 and the Southside Organization for Unity and Liberation (SOUL) have been protesting at Chicago Police Board hearings, calling for the city to fire officer Dante Servin. Last week, those groups, along with many others, protested in front of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) headquarters to renew their demands for Servin to be fired for killing Rekia Boyd.

Activists End Hunger Strike for Dyett High School

Activists ended a hunger strike Saturday designed to convince Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials to support having a high school in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood specialize in science.

Chicago South Side Agency Continues to Help Thousands of Black Youth Attend College

Mardell Clinkscales was a senior with high grades at a Chicago South Side high school but hadn’t been accepted to any colleges.

Chicago South Side Agency Continues to Help Thousands of Black Youth Attend College

Mardell Clinkscales was a senior with high grades at a Chicago South Side high school but hadn’t been accepted to any colleges.

Seaway Bank Parts Ways with CEO

The Board of Directors of Seaway Bank and Trust Company announced the departure of President and CEO Darrell B. Jackson this week.

Mayor Calls for Big Tax Hike to Pay for Public Safety Pensions, School Construction

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling for a $588 million property tax increase over the next four years in his 2016 budget – the biggest tax hike in the city’s history.

Local Sexual Assault Victims’ Advocates React to The Patrick Kane Saga

Last week, Chicago Blackhawks star winger Patrick Kane spoke to the media ahead of the team’s training camp at Notre Dame University near South Bend, IN last week.

African American Catholics Excited About Pope Francis’ Visit, Hope He Addresses Race Issues

Illinois State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (Dist.-16th) remembers being ignored by white teachers at times when she raised her hand as a student at the former Aquinas Dominican Catholic High School on Chicago’s South Side in the 1960s.

4 ways Flowers and Fashion Go Hand in Hand

We've all heard of the 1960s "flower power" trend in fashion and we shop floral prints and patterns season after season. But the importance of flowers in fashion stems way beyond that, influencing everything from original designs to runway décor and signature scents. Flowers show emotion, beauty and set the mood for a variety of occasions, so it's no wonder they've become an influence for designers everywhere. In the midst of this month's New York Fashion Week, here are four ways that flowers and fashion go hand in hand:

Boykin Drops Plans for Senate Campaign to Focus on County

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is not running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois.

Englewood Natives’ Performance at Riot Fest Serves a Dual Purpose

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.

IL State Rep. Rita, Blue Island Officials Provide Update on Division Street Bridge

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.