Mayor Emanuel Nominates Eugene Jones, Jr. as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority
Mayor Rahm Emanuel nominated on Monday Eugene “Gene” Jones, Jr. as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) after serving as Acting CEO since June of 2015.
Have You Been Using the Hope and Pray System to Solve Your IRS Problems?
That system doesn’t work. IRS problems have a way of ruining all aspects of your life. And as time goes by, the IRS adds salt to your wounds by adding penalties to what you already owe. It’s like the meter in a taxi cab, the counter keeps going adding more and more charges to that IRS debt -- even when you are standing still. Many times the penalties and interest end up adding up to be more than what you actually owe the IRS. However, understanding the relentless measures the IRS takes to collect penalties -- and having the right experts on your side -- can help you avoid the traps that can drastically impact the way you and your family live.
Gas prices volatile, but remain low
Though the average U.S. price for a gallon of gasoline went up by a fraction of a cent, retail prices remain at their lowest in six years, market reports show.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. But over the last 30 years, the cervical cancer death rate has gone down by more than 50%. The main reason for this change was the increased use of screening tests. Screening can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops. It can also find cervical cancer early − in its most curable stage.
Mayor Emanuel Launches Initiative to Support Home Buyers and Strengthen Neighborhoods Across Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday announced a city initiative to support home buyers in neighborhoods across Chicago. The Home Buyer Assistance Program will help make homeownership possible for working families and individuals by providing support for down payment and closing costs.
Victim of Fatal Police Shooting Call 911 Before His Death
Chicago's Independent Police Review Authority says a 19-year-old college student called 911 three times asking them to send police before he was fatally shot by an officer.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Endorses Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., one of the foremost civil rights, religious and political figures, endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Andrea Zopp Sunday at a press conference at Andrea Zopp for Senate campaign headquarters. Jackson believes Zopp, a candidate with over 30 years experience as a public servant, is the best candidate to build a multicultural coalition that will advocate for the rights of all people of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
Chicago Firefighter Launches Water Drive for the Residents of Flint, Michigan
Eric Washington, a Chicago firefighter and member of the African American Firefighters and Paramedics League of Chicago (AAFFPL), is collecting water for the residents of Flint, Mich. in the wake of the city’s current water crisis. Washington, who began a GoFundMe account aiming to raise $15,000 worth of bottled water for Flint by Friday, January 29, said today he has exceed that goal and will now try to raised $20,000.
Jones Legislation Aims to Keep the Doors at Chicago State University Open
Chicago State University recently announced that it will be unable to pay for operational costs after March 1 due to the unprecedented seven month-long budget impasse. Without a budget, university students across the state who are recipients of MAP grants and tuition assistance are increasingly concerned about the prospect of not graduating.
Gov. Rauner’s Proposal to Take Over CPS Not Received well by Some Leaders
According to Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is afraid of the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU).
Emanuel Appoints Charles Ramsey as Senior Advisor to Chicago Police Department
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel might be on the right track in terms of improving relationships between the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the community.
Black Americans made big strides in the Job market in 2015
WASHINGTON - Black Americans made big strides in the job market in 2015, achieving their lowest unemployment rate since before the recession.
New CBS Entertainment Chief Vows More Prime-Time Diversity
PASADENA, Calif. — CBS is committed to increasing the diversity of its prime-time series, the network’s new programming chief said, offering himself as evidence.
To All Candidates for Judge of Cook County, IL:
The Chicago Citizen Newspaper is hosting a “Town Hall Meeting” for candidates running for judge in Cook County, IL. The forum will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the QBG Foundation building (806 E. 78th St., Chicago IL 60619). This event will be open to the public and will be moderated by Judge LaGuina Clay-Herron and Judge Lewis Nixon.
Kerry Washington says she was 'terrified' at responsibility of playing Anita Hill in HBO's miniseries dramatizing Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court confirmation hearings
PASADENA, Calif. — Kerry Washington says she was acutely aware of the challenge of playing Anita Hill in a miniseries dramatizing Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall’ to be Re-released with Spike Lee Documentary
Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” is being reissued with a new Spike Lee documentary about the hallmark 1979 album.
Treasurer Summers Honors Dr. King by Launching “77 Proud” Initiative
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., City Treasurer Kurt Summers on Monday brought together faith and community leaders to address disinvestment in Chicago’s communities and announce a new initiative that promotes non-violence by providing access to economic resources. “77 Proud” consists of 11 financial education resource fairs that will take place across the City from January to March. The announcement took place at Stone Temple Church on Chicago’s West Side where Dr. King spoke at a rally 50 years ago.
Public Speaking Symposium at South Suburban College Oak Forest Campus
How well one speaks matters. Individuals looking to sharpen their public speaking skills are encouraged to take part in an upcoming half-day workshop. The Chicagoland Speakers Network has announced plans for the 3rd Annual Public Speaking Symposium, to be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event is sponsored in part by South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute, which will also serve as the host location, at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Budget Battle to Leave Chicago State University Broke by March
Like all of Illinois’ nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, however, the predominantly black school on Chicago’s South Side said it won’t have the money to pay its employees.
