By: Lee Edwards - June 10, 2015 4:19 p.m.
The Ill. House of Representatives Democrats proposed a $36 billion budget for fiscal year 2016 (FY2016) in May in response to Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “Turnaround” budget released in Feb. that included deep cuts to social services.
Eccentric high-end looks and commercial lines from the latest generation of emerging talent hit the runways for the industry event’s 24th year.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 10, 2015 3:22 p.m.
Eugene Jones takes the helm at the Chicago Housing Authority as the Acting CEO, replacing Michael Merchant who is leaving the post for other professional opportunities.
By: Lee Edwards - June 10, 2015 3:15 p.m.
Lisa Morrison Butler, will replace outgoing City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner, Evelyn Diaz, upon confirmation by the Chicago City Council, effective Aug. 1, 2015. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel nominated Morrison Butler as Diaz accepted the position of President of the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights.
Wal-Mart is hoping denim pants will raise the spirits of its more than 1.2 million U.S. store workers.
Taco Bell says it will serve beer, wine and "mixed alcohol freezes" at a new location set to open in Chicago this summer.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 10, 2015 12:40 p.m.
Current president and co-founder of PFG, LLC, a private Chicago-based equity firm, Gary Gardner, son of Soft Sheen founders Ed and Bettiann Gardner, is amongst four new members appointed to the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees (CCC).
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 10, 2015 12:21 p.m.
Star Jones, television personality, attorney, best-selling author and commentator, navigates the world rooted in her southern upbringing.
And now, after a successful 25-year television run, Jones says she’s found another “calling” in an unexpected industry. The former star of “The View” television talk show is currently a women’s and diversity advocate.
Illinois' attorney general has filed lawsuits against five companies and is accusing them of scamming people who need to repay student loan debt.
By: Lee Edwards - June 3, 2015 4:41 p.m.
Urban Prep Academy, president and CEO, Tim King, lobbied for the school’s charter renewal during a Chicago Public School’s (CPS) Board of Education meeting last week at CPS headquarters, 42 W. Madison Ave., as his students stood alongside of him.
Like so many other aspiring actresses, Olivia Washington is paying her dues at a small, off-Broadway theater. Unlike so many other aspiring actresses, she’s not relying on her famous dad.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 3, 2015 4:27 p.m.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (Dist.-2nd) announced Monday morning that the Richton Park and Riverdale fire departments were each awarded federal grants from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.
By: Lee Edwards - June 3, 2015 4:17 p.m.
The Black Mall and Cultural Connection 360 are celebrating the 150th anniversary of African Americans' “Independence Day” otherwise known as “Juneteenth.” The day of remembrance is designed for the entire family at Culture Connection 360, 400 W. 71st St., on June 19 beginning at 4 p.m.
The wares in Zimbabwe's capital are laid out for shoppers to browse through: the shoes lined up on the trunk, the shirts and dresses hanging from open doors of the spotlessly clean car.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 3, 2015 12:54 p.m.
Celebrating their 50th year anniversary, Women of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) wowed the audience who gathered for a “spirit-filled” concert celebrating the milestone occasion.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 3, 2015 12:44 p.m.
It’s official. Millionaire businessman, Willie Wilson, announced with his wife by his side, during a Monday morning news conference held at Chicago Baptist Institute, 5120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, in Chicago, that he is a 2016 presidential candidate.
By: Lee Edwards - June 3, 2015 12:39 p.m.
Lori Lightfoot, will be the next chair of the Chicago Police Board (CPB) replacing, Demetrius Carney. Lightfoot was recently appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
By: Lee Edwards - June 3, 2015 11:46 a.m.
Imagine this. A motorcycle enthusiast or “biker”, who organizes Historically Black College and University (HBCU) tours for inner city kids.
No need to imagine, because it is really happening, thanks to Terry Hardy, founder and President of World of Soul Motorcycle Community (WSMC), an organization he founded in 2008.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 3, 2015 11:33 a.m.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued a statement on Monday morning, announcing Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO, Barbara Byrd Bennett’s resignation as the federal probe continues into a $20.5 million no-bid contract awarded to the leadership development academy for whom, she once worked.
Well before Andre Agassi caused a stir with his stone-washed denim shorts at the French Open, the clay courts at Roland Garros were a sporting catwalk for fashion experimentation.
