Chicago Public Schools Faces $1 Billion Budget Gap in 2014
In addition to closing schools, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is cutting back and consolidating resources...
Commissioner Beavers Faces Prosecutors During Trial Testimony
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, who was accused of not declaring money spent on gambling...
New Art Exhibition at South Suburban College
South Suburban College has a new art exhibit on display through March 26....
Twin Rush University Grads Join 'The Amazing Race'
Idries Abdur-Rahman, MD, has been a fan of the reality game show "The Amazing Race"...
CPS Institutes New Sexual Health Ed. Policy to Combat Increased STD/HIV Cases Amongst Teens
The Chicago Board of Education announced expansion of its sexual health education policy to align...
CTA Expands Ex-Offender Apprentice Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool on March 6 announced that the Chicago...
Food Network's "Big Daddy" to Promote National Kidney Month in Chicago
As part of a four-city tour, Food Network star Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. is lending...
Trotter Arraigned on Gun Charges, Status Hearing Set for April
Illinois State Sen. Donne Trotter seemed upbeat as he sat on the front row of...
Youth Organization Calls for South Side Adult Trauma Center
A youth organization calling for a south side hospital to raise its trauma center patient...
Not Just a Matter of Black and White
One of the hottest discussions setting mainstream and social media ablaze these days is the...
Mindless Behavior to Star in Feature Film "Mindless Behavior: All Around The World"
Teen pop and R&B sensation, Mindless Behavior, proudly announce their first feature film, Mindless Behavior:...
FBI Releases Files on Whitney Houston
The FBI has released 128 pages from its file on Whitney Houston, revealing details of...
Garfield Park Conservatory Celebrates 105 Years
The Garfield Park Conservatory, a staple on Chicago's west side, is now 105 years old....
$40 Million Earmarked for Health Program at South Suburban College
Amid speculation that the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will be one of...
Olive-Harvey College Dean Wins First-Year Advocate Award
Gregory Robinson, Dean of Student Services at Olive-Harvey College, stands out amongst his peers these...
U of C West Campus Overhaul Scheduled
The University of Chicago announced construction plans to better connect parts of the campus....
Full-Service Hotel to Create Nearly 2,500 Construction and 500 Permanent Jobs
On February 19, Governor Pat Quinn, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority...
Payday Loans Fail to Work As Advertised
WASHINGTON -- A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts, Payday Lending in America: How...
Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's most powerful politicians honored Rosa Parks last Wednesday by unveiling...
