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Kenyan airstrikes hit suspected militant camps in Somalia

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- Kenyan warplanes bombed militant camps in Somalia, officials said Monday, following a vow by President Uhuru Kenyatta to respond "in the fiercest way possible" to a massacre of college students by al-Shabab extremists.

Three New Gallery Exhibitions on Display at South Suburban College

Warming temperatures is the perfect inspiration for art lovers who want to venture out to view gallery exhibits of their favorite artists.

Members of the Ill. Legislative Black Caucus/Labor Union Endorse Chicago Mayor for Re-Election

Rev. James Moody, Senior Pastor of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago, welcomed Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and the Laborers' International Union of North America-Local 1001 to the historic church, 2401 S. Wabash, on Wednesday for the announcement of the groups’ endorsement of the mayor in the April 7 runoff election against Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Pair Arrested in Connection to Northwest Side Convenience Store Robbery

A man and a woman were arrested Friday after crashing their vehicle at a intersection on Chicago's northwest side, in an attempt to flee Chicago Police, reportedly after participating in a convenience store robbery on the 500 block of North Halsted Street.

Black Women’s Expo Thrills and Inspires Visitors

The 21st Annual Black Women’s Expo (BWE) convened this past weekend and was a vast celebration of the African American woman. The event boasted educational seminars, a small business marketplace, and an array of inspirational speakers from March 27-29 and was held once again at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr. in Chicago.

Wrigley Rooftop Owner Charged with Trying to Defraud Cubs

A 46-year-old owner of one of the rooftop clubs locked in dispute with the Chicago Cubs over Wrigley Field views is accused of defrauding the baseball team and tax authorities out of $600,000.

Chicago Expands Small Business Financing Program

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expanding the city's Small Business Opportunity Center Program (SBOCP), a comprehensive financial service initiative for small businesses, via new centers that will be located throughout the city. The centers will maintain a $5 million budgets designated for small business loans, with authorization to loan out up to $250,000 each.

Chicago Fire Television Series Shoots Bronzeville Episode

If you were near the 3800 block of south King Drive in Chicago at some point last Friday, you may have noticed the 30 to 40-person film crew walking about and pushing big carts filled with lighting trees, cameras, small tents and other film equipment. What you saw happening there was the Chicago Fire television film crew setting up to film new episodes.

Obama's quest for Iran deal set to collide with Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After securing a surprisingly broad and detailed framework for a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Barack Obama must now subject his signature foreign policy pursuit to the gauntlet of partisan American politics.

Indiana, Arkansas pass revised religious objection proposals

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Lawmakers in Arkansas and Indiana passed legislation Thursday that they hoped would quiet the national uproar over new religious objections laws that opponents say are designed to offer a legal defense for anti-gay discrimination.

Playtime Pointers for Feline Fun

Playtime between cats and their owners provides the opportunity to bond in a fun and engaging way. Whether your cat is captivated by fun new toys or climbing and exploring the heights and corners of your home, spending quality time with your pet allows for the making of new memories. Encouraging active playtime will keep your cat healthy and fit, all in the name of a good time!

NAACP Sues the Radiance Foundation to Censor Black Citizen Journalist's Free Speech

The NAACP is using trademark law to censor free speech in a bizarre court case that was heard March 24th-26th in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. The Radiance Foundation and its co-founder, Ryan Bomberger, are being sued for "trademark infringement, dilution and confusion" for parodying the organization's name in a news article detailing the NAACP's documented pro-abortion position and actions. (Learn more at www.theradiancefoundation.org/naacp.)

Former Employee Charged with Embezzling over $2.5 Million from  African American Hair Care  Company 

Veria Fields, a former employee of Bronner Bros., Inc., has been arraigned on nine counts of mail fraud relating to theft from her former employer. Fields was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 4, 2015.

Kennedy King College Receives National Recognition

Kennedy-King-College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is in the spotlight after receiving national recognition from the first-ever Aspen Institute “Rising Star” award for rapid improvement in degree program completion rates and will receive $100,000 in prize money.

Justices Struggle with Free Speech Case Over License Plates

In a dispute over a proposed Confederate battle flag license plate, the Supreme Court struggled last week to balance worries about government censorship and concerns that offensive messages could, at worst, incite violence.