Holiday Weekend Gun Violence Strikes Dozens, Kills 3
The four-day Labor Day weekend was a bloody one in Chicago that saw at least...
Some Students to Get Free Bus Fare to School
The city will use a $50,000 gift from a local philanthropist to fund a free...
Free Legal Help for Chicago Area Homeowners: Madigan Announces $4.7 Million Grant
Chicago Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that her office has distributed $4.7 million...
City Colleges Nursing Program Partnership with UIC Unveiled
Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Cheryl Hyman announced a new partnership...
Students Look to Gain a Level with CCC Program
Africa Page knew she wasnt the best math or English student during her days at...
Student performance improves when teachers given incentives upfront
A bonus payment to teachers can improve student academic performance but only when it is...
Woman Sentenced For Cheating State Child Care Program
A Chicago woman with 10 previous convictions for fraud or theft was sentenced to11 years...
Update on Cong. Jacksons Condition
On Monday, Mayo Clinic released an update on U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.s condition. The...
Prairie State College Names New VP of Student Affairs
Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Gregory A. Thomas vice president of student affairs and...
Former Cook County Official Charged with Steering Contracts Under $25,000 in Return for Kickbacks
CHICAGOA former Cook County official was indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently steering four...
Humboldt Park Hospital Host Back to School Fest
School starts back for Chicago Public School students on Aug. 13(year round schools) and Sep....
Beauty Industry Pioneers Honored
Ed and Betty Gardner, the driving force behind Soft Sheen Products were honored last Thursday...
City Begins Tear Down of Crime Haven Properties
Last Monday the mayor announced that coordinated efforts of the police and building departments would...
West Siders Want Changes to Recycling Ordinance
West Side aldermen were joined by community residents and others June 20 to express their...
District 205 Wins Public Service Award
Students from Thornton Township High School District 205 located in South Holland are still relishing...
NNPA Legacy Dinner Highlights Legendary Social Activists
ATLANTACongressman John Lewis (D-GA) welcomed members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to Atlanta...
FBI Releases Preliminary Annual Crime Statistics for 2011
According to the FBIs Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report...
Diaspora: The Links That Bind Caribbean Immigrants
It has become something of a rite of passage for Caribbean political leaders who direct...
Introducing Dr. Gabriella Ode, M.D.
On Saturday, Gabriella Ode will become Dr. Gabriella Ode, M.D. when she earns a medical...
