By: Deborah Bayliss - February 4, 2015 11:43 a.m.
As Black History Month Kicks off, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is offering an array of entertaining events to commemorate the culture and contributions of Africans and African Americans, with its “Sports, Leadership and Legends” themed program.
CHICAGO (AP) — A sting operation led by an Illinois sheriff, who once went after websites that allowed ads for prostitution, ended on Super Bowl Sunday with the arrests of hundreds of men around the United States who did not realize the online ads they were responding to had been posted by police.
Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan last month joined with her counterparts around the country, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission to announce a $90 million settlement with T-Mobile USA over allegations the company placed unauthorized charges on customers’ accounts, a practice known as “cramming.”
By: Lee Edwards - January 30, 2015 4:55 p.m.
Last week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Harvey, Ill. has entered into a settlement agreement with the City of Chicago, to pay $20 million in unpaid water charges. With this action, the City has will be receiving payment from all four outstanding suburban water scofflaws for Chicago taxpayers.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 30, 2015 4:42 p.m.
Given her level of fame and fan adoration, it’s no wonder mega entertainer, Beyoncé, is a case study at some universities, including, the University of Illinois at Chicago where the Gender and Women’s Studies department is offering a new spring semester course titled, “Beyoncé: Critical Feminist Perspectives and U.S. Black Womanhood.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting skeptical Republicans, attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch pledged a new start with Congress and independence from President Barack Obama Wednesday, even as she defended the president's unilateral protections for millions of immigrants in the country illegally.
By: Lee Edwards - January 28, 2015 4:39 p.m.
As a thank you to supportive community stakeholders, Ombudsman Chicago South, 6057 S. Western Ave., held a celebratory breakfast last week where Ombudsman Chicago South and Ombudsman Educational Services personnel joined Chicago Public Schools (CPS) representatives, Ombudsman Chicago South students, and community members to acknowledge the progress the school has made thus far.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 28, 2015 3:48 p.m.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was in the Bronzeville neighborhood recently to break ground on the new Mariano’s grocery store that’s scheduled to open at the corner of 39th Street and King Dr. in 2016 with hundreds of jobs and new food opportunities for the area.
By: Lee Edwards - January 28, 2015 3:45 p.m.
The Chicago Office of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted its inaugural Mayor’s Luncheon last week at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Upper Wacker Dr. This year’s theme “From Cradle to Career”, recognized that early childhood education is every bit as important as secondary and post-secondary education.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 28, 2015 3:40 p.m.
Dat Donuts is basking in the glow of receiving a $150,000 grant from Chase Bank, thanks to public support that helped garner the funding through the bank's Mission Main Street Grants program.
By: Lee Edwards - January 28, 2015 3:33 p.m.
Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th Ward) held a special community meeting last week, to address community concerns about the Nuway Community Services Methadone Clinic, 110 E. 79th St., in particularly, its clientele. The clinic offers methadone maintenance treatment (MMT).
Sex trafficking, crime, neighborhood gentrification, local school boards and school closures, women’s reproductive rights, domestic violence and wage in-equality were among the “hot topics” Chicago Mayoral candidates’ tackled during a forum hosted Saturday by Chicago Women Take Action Alliance.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For first lady Michelle Obama, just a few hours in Saudi Arabia were enough to illustrate the stark limitations under which Saudi women live.
OSWIECIM, Poland (AP) — A decade ago, 1,500 Holocaust survivors traveled to Auschwitz to mark the 60th anniversary of the death camp's liberation. On Tuesday, for the 70th anniversary, organizers are expecting 300, the youngest in their 70s.
Chicago youth 4 to 24 - their families and their teachers as well - will be treated to a full day of playful learning opportunities on Saturday, January 24, at the 2nd Annual Destination: Chicago – Winter Break. Sponsored by Chicago City of Learning in cooperation with Hive Chicago Learning Network, the event will be held at Jones College Prep, 700 S. State St., between 11am and 4pm. More than 20 organizations will be on hand to introduce young people to the plethora of citywide and online programs in arts, technology, science and more that can open new pathways for their time and minds.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 23, 2015 3:55 p.m.
Oak Park, Ill. is once again the focus of media attention as news that a young woman formerly of Oak Park and her boyfriend went on trial in Bali, Indonesia last Wednesday, in connection with the murder of the women's mother last year.
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.
