By: Lee Edwards - January 23, 2015 3:49 p.m.
After School Matters (ASM), a nonprofit organization that provides out-of-school programming opportunities for Chicago’s youth, in partnership with a coalition of Chicago business and civic leaders, provided 10,000 teens with free admission to see the major motion picture “Selma”, on Jan .19, in honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Selma” depicts Dr. King’s organized voting rights movement in Selma, Al. which led to the legislative drafting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 23, 2015 3:38 p.m.
Once a small business is up and running, developing a "branding" campaign is key, however, that is sometimes easier said than done. That is why South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute and SCORE are offering free business workshops geared for entrepreneurs and owners.
By: Lee Edwards - January 23, 2015 3:35 p.m.
Last week, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Executive Order 15-11 (EO 15-11) which revoked and rescinded the final seven Executive Orders issued by outgoing governor, Pat Quinn, effective immediately. EO 15-11 is the fourth Executive Order signed by Rauner since he took office on Jan. 12, 2015.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 23, 2015 3:31 p.m.
Who knew Chicago State University was keeping time with Holywood celebrities. A surprise announcement by rapper/actor, LL Cool J, on a recent Ellen De’Generes show, revealed his philanthropic connection with the south side University.
By: Lee Edwards - January 23, 2015 3:27 p.m.
Parents in the City of Chicago can now enjoy free text messaging service called Connect4Tots, which provides them with information on caring for children over the age of one.
This year’s hot hue, a wine red called Marsala, soon will be showing up in everything from dresses to coffeemakers.
According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, this year’s selection “enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability.”
Willie Nelson, Usher and Coldplay’s Chris Martin will pay tribute to Stevie Wonder at a concert next month.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 21, 2015 3:19 p.m.
The five candidates vying to become Chicago’s next mayor, will assemble to answer questions on Saturday at the first-ever Chicago Women’s Mayoral Forum.
By: Lee Edwards - January 21, 2015 3:17 p.m.
A new campaign has been launched by the City of Chicago to help educate small business owners on how to identify and avoid predatory lenders. In recent months, Business-to-Business (B2B) lending institutions including Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) have accelerated their marketing efforts, resulting in several local small businesses signing on to loans that they cannot afford.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 21, 2015 3:03 p.m.
As temperatures rose to balmy temps on Saturday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was among those who moved about without a jacket during a planned stop on East 75th Street as the guest of honor for a luncheon hosted by the Chatham Business Association's Executive Director, Melinda Kelly, Stephanie Hickman, a Chatham resident and business owner and Mae Whiteside, who planned the event as way for local business owners and area residents to express concerns and ask questions of the mayor.
By: Lee Edwards - January 21, 2015 2:58 p.m.
Prospective Illinois medical marijuana licensee, Dr. Jerry L. Weems, is hoping for equality and transparency, in the issuance of licenses for state operated medicinal marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 21, 2015 2:49 p.m.
Members of the faith community gathered with elected officials and civil rights leaders for the 29th Annual Interfaith Breakfast honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., held at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave., last Friday, with dual highlights that included Rev. Dr. Clay Evans as the honoree and recipient of the City of Chicago’s 2015 Champion of Freedom Award and 13-year-old, Mae Ya Carter Ryan who stole the show with her resounding performance of “Everything Must Change."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key elements of the economic proposals President Barack Obama will outline in his State of the Union address Tuesday appear to be aimed at driving the debate in the 2016 election on income inequality and middle-class economic issues, rather than setting a realistic agenda for Congress.
NEW YORK (AP) — Most New Yorkers didn't approve of police officers turning their backs on Mayor Bill de Blasio at the funerals of two officers shot to death in their patrol car, or of the comment by a union leader that the mayor had "blood on his hands," according to a poll released Thursday.
By: Lee Edwards - January 14, 2015 4:58 p.m.
The Jackson Action Coalition (JAC) in collaboration with other community organizations recently held a private screening of the major motion picture “Selma”, at the ShowPlace ICON movie theater, 1011 South Delano Ct., in Chicago.
January 19, 2015 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. Explore this site to learn more about MLK Day and how you can participate. Below are a few links to get you started.
By: Lee Edwards - January 14, 2015 4:48 p.m.
On Jan. 6, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago was awarded $600 million for early childhood education programming by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds will be allotted to the city over the next year five years and were awarded because of the strength of Chicago's Head Start programs.
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Survivors of an assault by Islamic militants that killed a large number of civilians in Nigeria have described days of relentless violence in which, one witness said, some people were slaughtered "like insects."
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Friday authorizing the Keystone XL oil pipeline, despite a renewed pledge by the White House to veto the legislation after a Nebraska court removed a major obstacle.
Alicia Keys gave birth to son Genesis Ali Dean early on Saturday morning. It’s baby number two for the Grammy-winner and her husband, producer-rapper, Swizz Beatz, who are also parents to 4-year-old Egypt Daoud.
