By: Lee Edwards - August 21, 2013 12:15 p.m.
The Village of Dixmoor’s Mayor recently fired former Police Chief Robert Fox after he called the Cook County Sherriff Tom Dart’s office for assistance in response to a supposed lack of police personnel on the night of Sunday, August 4, 2013.
By: Lee Edwards - August 21, 2013 12:12 p.m.
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn has signed House Bill 3267 (HB3267) into law that will create the Disadvantaged Business Revolving Loan Program (DBRLP) which now allows smaller minority and women owned to apply for loans for state construction projects. For many smalls businesses, trying to secure start-up costs involving, insurance premiums, equipment capital, etc. prevented them from submitting timely bids for state approved sub-contracts.
By: Deborah Bayliss - August 21, 2013 12:03 p.m.
Controversy surrounding the location of a South Side alternative school is picking up steam as an alderman in the area stands in opposition of the EdisonLearning – Magic Johnson Bridgescape Academy planned location.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently visited with students in the City’s Greencorps Youth program, the $2.5 million program that is providing 600 summer jobs for at-risk students attending 15 Chicago Public High Schools.
By: Lee Edwards - August 21, 2013 11:46 a.m.
Garrett Popcorn Shops unveiled a mural created by Rahmaan “Statik” Barnes and students from Kenwood Academy and Simeon Career Academy High Schools at its 737 E. 87th Street location in Chatham in partnership with After School Matters and The Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co.
By: Deborah Bayliss - August 21, 2013 11:27 a.m.
The Chicago Care Van Program, a mobile health service of the Chicago Department of Public Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, will offer free vaccinations as part of Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center’s Annual Health Fair this Saturday.
“Margo Brooks-Pugh, vice president of development at Jackson Park Hospital said, “We’re happy the van was available from the City and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to benefit the children of South Shore and their back to school effort of requiring pre immunizations and we have Ald. Michelle Harris to thank for that.”
By: Deborah Bayliss - August 21, 2013 11:07 a.m.
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., 48, was sentenced Aug. 14 to 30 months in prison for illegally spending $750,000 of his re-election campaign money on personal items and expenses and filing misleading reports to conceal seven years of the illegal activities, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release on the matter.
Maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is an important part of good health. While many Americans try to keep their cholesterol in check, some take medication to improve it. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one in four American adults currently take statin medications to help reduce their cholesterol levels.
Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher was recently awarded primary physical custody of his two sons, ending a long legal fight with his ex-wife.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Commissioner Evelyn Diaz announced last week that the City of Chicago will facilitate more than 18,000 job opportunities for young adults ages 16 to 24, a record not reached outside years with extra federal stimulus money. 190,000 educational and recreational activities are also available for Chicagoans ages 6 to 24. These investments in young Chicagoans will play an important role in providing a safe environment for youth throughout the City. The online registration and application period for summer jobs has ended, however many activities are still available at this time.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 21, 2013 1:21 p.m.
Hyde Park Academy students who take part in B.A.M. (“Becoming a Man”), an at-risk youth program, had a chance once again to spend time with President Obama; this time at the White House on Father’s Day.
Larry Graham, Jr. is an American baritone singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as both the bass guitar player in the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly & the Family Stone, which he joined in 1968. Their first album “A Whole New Thing” provided a way for people all over the country to hear Larry’s unique bass playing, a technique he refers to as "Thumpin' and Pluckin'."
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By Deborah Bayliss |
Friday, June 21, 2013
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is cutting 100 positions from its central office staff and scaling back administrative costs in a move that CPS officials say saves $52.3 million in its effort to fill a $1 billion 2014 budget deficit.
By Lee Edwards |
Friday, June 21, 2013
A fatal car accident occurred in the Chatham neighborhood last Thursday when a white BMW sedan crashed into the side of a vacant home at 77 E. 87th St. killing the driver and causing substantial structural damage to the property.
About half of the Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) teaching staff received notice on Friday they will not be allowed to follow their students to their new welcoming schools this fall which means they are out of a job.
By: Deborah Bayliss - June 19, 2013 4:47 p.m.
The Resident Association of Greater Englewood aka R.A.G.E., is gearing up for its So Fresh Saturdays, series of summer events.
“It’s our way of creating safe spaces and getting people involved and engaged to share information,” said Asiaha Butler, founder and current president of R.A.G.E.
A $4.2 million dollar domestic violence shelter is planned for the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. The City of Chicago will contribute $1.8 million generated from the VIP Gentleman’s Club lawsuit settlement.
Roseland Community Hospital avoided having to close its doors last week after receiving last-minute emergency funding from the state.
Bernard Loyd, President of Urban Juncture, Inc. recently announced the start of construction of the first phase of the Bronzeville Cookin' project at 51st Street and the CTA Green Line in the heart of the historic Bronzeville community.
