By: Lee Edwards - May 13, 2015 4:46 p.m.
The Chicago Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) FoodBorne Chicago program is a winner. The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation recognized the initiative as one of the Top 25 programs during this year’s Innovations in American Government Awards competition held at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 13, 2015 4:39 p.m.
L. C. Riley, 59, is one of the 118 documented black men who was tortured by former Chicago Police Commander, Jon Burge and the Chicago Police Department's (CPD) Area 2 and Area 3 law enforcement officers who assisted in the torture of several other black men reportedly from 1972 to 1991.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 13, 2015 4:33 p.m.
Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner this month announced that $26 million in social service grants previously cut from the state’s fiscal year 2015 budget to plug a $1.6 billion hole, will be restored with unexpected revenue from income tax that allows for restoration of grants for programs , cut earlier this month, including autism treatment, indigent burials and immigrant and refugee aid.
By: Lee Edwards - May 13, 2015 4:25 p.m.
May is American Stroke Month (ASM). That is why Advocate Trinity Hospital (ATH), 2320 E. 93rd St., a primary stroke care facility, and the American Stroke Association (ASA) have teamed up to raise awareness about the of warning signs of a stroke through a series of initiatives and programs.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 13, 2015 4:19 p.m.
Surrounded by family, friends and fellow Chatham Business Association (CBA) members, John Griffin, Jr., 46, president/CEO of AGB Investigative Services, Inc. (AGB) was all smiles last Thursday morning as Illinois District Small Business Administration (SBA) Director, Robert Steiner, presented him with the 2015 Illinois Small Business Person of the Year Award.
AT&T Inc. on Tuesday confirmed that it has fired Aaron Slator, a president who became the subject of a $100 million discrimination lawsuit for using his work phone to send racially offensive images.
Six officers are charged in Freddie Gray’s death from injuries he suffered while in police custody. State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby says the officers repeatedly failed to get Gray medical treatment after his arrest. The police officers’ union has said they are not responsible for Gray’s death.
Something rare is happening in the world of ballet: At the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., two African-American dancers will be the leads
By: Lee Edwards - May 7, 2015 12:18 p.m.
Ill. State Rep. Bob Rita (Dist.-28) is holding the second of two public hearings on gaming expansion in Illinois on May 11 at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the 6th floor of the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle St.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 6, 2015 4:39 p.m.
The Annual Mother’s Day Gospel Bowl, one of the largest gospel music concerts held in the Chicagoland area every Mother's Day, embarks on its 28th year and this year will features national gospel artists from all over the world.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 6, 2015 4:35 p.m.
As the excitement of the National Football League (NFL) 2015 Draft reached a “fever pitch” in Chicago last Thursday--the first time in 51 years since the draft was held in the windy city, the Chicago Citizen Newspaper spoke with former NFL offensive lineman, Marques Sullivan about his thoughts and advice for young players starting new NFL careers.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 6, 2015 4:26 p.m.
Chanting, “No justice, no peace…no racist, police!” and other protest slogans, Chicago, based organizations took to the streets last Tuesday night in a show of solidarity with demonstrators from the city of Baltimore and others denouncing occurrences of police officers killing unarmed Black men and women in Chicago and across the nation.
By: Lee Edwards - May 6, 2015 4:06 p.m.
The Young Women’s Leadership Charter High School (YWLC), 2641 S. Calumet Ave., the only all-girls public school in Chicago recently celebrated its 15th year anniversary during the school's annual fundraising luncheon at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
By: Lee Edwards - May 6, 2015 3:42 p.m.
If you are looking for somewhere untraditional to enjoy a Mother’s Day meal, then read on! Original Soul Vegetarian (OSV), 203 E. 75th St., will open its doors for its annual Mother’s Day vegan brunch buffet beginning at 10 a.m. starting at $25 per person on May 10.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 6, 2015 3:36 p.m.
Rumor has it that Chicago will be home of the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum thanks to the University of Chicago’s (U of C) winning proposal.
By: Lee Edwards - May 6, 2015 3:16 p.m.
At the 2015 National Football League (NFL) Draft, the Chicago Bears chose West Virginia University (WVU) wide receiver, Kevin White, as their first pick. The Bears were seventh in line in terms of the 32 NFL teaming choosing new players during the draft.
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Days after riots crippled Baltimore, tensions again escalated after police said they arrested a man who appeared to be armed in a scuffle that drew a crowd of protesters who chanted "black community control the police!"
By: Deborah Bayliss - April 29, 2015 3:55 p.m.
Chicagoans who are struggling to pay off heating bills from last winter are urged to apply for financial assistance through the City of Chicago's and People's Gas Share the Warmth program, where $495,000 is set aside to help residents pay their gas invoices, as State and federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds have run out.
Peter Copping had hoped to work alongside Oscar de la Renta, but it was not to be: Just days after Copping was hired last October as artistic director of the luxury label, the legendary de la Renta passed away from cancer.
As fans nationwide gear up to celebrate future football stars at the 2015 NFL Draft, which will take place from April 30-May 2, the NFL will recognize former Legends throughout the week-long Draft celebration in Chicago. From welcoming prospects to the Draft at The Intro event in Pioneer Court, to announcing Round 2 selections, former players will be celebrated at a variety of Draft festivities.
