By: Deborah Bayliss - November 12, 2014 4:04 p.m.
An Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) will soon become part of the Chicago State University (CSU) campus thanks to a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency ( DIA,) which plans, manage, and execute intelligence operations during peacetime, crisis, and war.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 12, 2014 3:12 p.m.
The Dovetail Project, a Southside non-profit agency that provides parenting and life skills to “high risk,” young African American fathers, is among the first round of agencies selected to receive up to $50,000 in funding and other support from the University of Chicago’s (U of C) Community Programs Accelerator initiative aimed at strengthening organizations near the U of C campus.
By: Lee Edwards - November 12, 2014 2:34 p.m.
In recognition of American Diabetes Month, Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes on the South Side of Chicago (IDCOSSC) is holding its 3rd Annual Diabetes Cook-Off where classic home recipes transform into high quality diabetes friendly meals. This year, the Cook Off, a free event, will be held at Washburne Culinary Institute, 740 W. 63rd St., Building U on Nov. 15, a day after World Diabetes Day.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 12, 2014 2:23 p.m.
A South Side bakery owner who was eliminated during the Sunday night premiere of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Competition, was a winner at shining a positive spotlight on the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood where she operates her business.
By: Lee Edwards - November 12, 2014 2:17 p.m.
On Nov. 6, as one of his first public acts as governor-elect of Illinois, Bruce Rauner, announced campaign supporters, Pastor Corey Brooks, New Beginnings Church of Chicago, 6620 S. King Dr. and Rev. James Meeks, Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, the House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St. as members of his transition team. The clergymen are slated to assist him as he prepares to be sworn in and take office on Jan. 12, 2015.
By: Lee Edwards - November 7, 2014 1:05 p.m.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined CIM Group officials last week, at Block 37, 108 N. State St., to announce the construction project of 690 new residential units that soon will be built there.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 7, 2014 1:02 p.m.
A pilot domestic violence program launched by the 14th Chicago Police District earlier this year as a collaboration between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office and State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and social service providers, has shown promising results, according to information from the Mayor’s office.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 7, 2014 12:46 p.m.
One never knows if a new business or product will be successful. Some take off, while others fail.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 566,000 trucks and SUVs in two recalls for malfunctioning fuel heaters that can cause fires and a software glitch can disable the electronic stability control.
Sprite launched a new inspirational video that captures LeBron’s return to his hometown of Akron from a whole new perspective. Directed by Jacob Rosenberg of the Bandito Brothers, the video “The First Home Game,” features James' on-the-court highlight footage as local fans share their anticipation for his first home court appearance of the season. "I Bet My Life," the new single from Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons, serves as the background track.
By: Lee Edwards - November 7, 2014 12:28 p.m.
In honor of Steve R. Agee II, a Northern Illinois University (NIU) senior student who was killed by gun violence in Nov. 2011, the Dolton Park District (DPD) is hosting a Greek Step-Off Tribute to benefit, the Steven R. Agee II Foundation at the Dorchester Banquet Hall, 1515 E. 154th St., Dolton, IL, on Nov.7.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 7, 2014 12:25 p.m.
Having exhausted the capacity to expand in their current buildings, St. Bernard Hospital broke ground on its new 70,000-square-foot, Englewood, Ambulatory Care Center Center last Wednesday at the corner of 63rd St. and Stewart Ave.
By: Lee Edwards - November 7, 2014 12:18 p.m.
Last week, Ninth Ward Ald., Anthony Beale (9th Ward), asked the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to be more “aggressive” in extending Divvy, the City’s bike sharing program, to the Chicago's far south side, during the Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.
On Monday, Oct. 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a revised Interim U.S. Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Ebola Virus Exposure. This guidance provides new information public health authorities and other partners can use to determine appropriate public health actions based on Ebola exposure risk factors and clinical presentation. It also includes criteria for monitoring exposed people and for when movement restrictions may be needed.
By: Deborah Bayliss - November 7, 2014 12:07 p.m.
Steve Campbell, spokesperson with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, confirmed for the Chicago Citizen Newspaper, that prosecutors are investigating Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th Ward), for allegedly offering raffle tickets to anyone who brought a voting receipt to her office, which would have allowed them to enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes from local retailers.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A woman snatched off the streets of Philadelphia was rescued with the help of a GPS device that had been installed on the suspect's car by the dealer in case the vehicle needed to be repossessed, authorities said Thursday.
By: Lee Edwards - November 6, 2014 12:58 p.m.
The Campaign for Equitable Policing (CFEP), a movement comprised of University of Chicago (UC) students and residents who live near the UC , whose aim is to end racial profiling by the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD), held a meeting where its members, and other community stakeholders shared experiences, grievances, and concerns based on their encounters with UCPD officers. at
Queen Latifah is making changes in her daytime talk show for its second season. The biggest, she said, involves her.
Carla Hall had two conditions for opening her first restaurant: The menu had to be Nashville hot chicken and the money had to be crowdsourced.
Fashion-conscious Muslim women from Kuala Lampur to Los Angeles who wear the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab, have had to get creative.
