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Local School Council Member Charged with Indecency exposure

A South Side Local School Council (LSC) member was charged in Sept. with a serious crime. Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Michael Sullivan confirmed that Reginald Jones, 43, was arrested and charged at 9:18 a.m., Sept. 9, on the 1000 block of west Taylor Street with 1 felony count of indecency exposure and driving on a suspended license.

Chicago Sky Donates Athletic Apparel to Hyde Park Academy

The Chicago Sky, a professional women's basketball team based in Rosemont, Ill., donated much needed basketball apparel to the Lady Thunderbird girls basketball team at Hyde Park Academy (HPA), 6220 S Stony Island Ave., last month.

Illinois Posts Largest Recent Job Gains in the Midwest

Illinois’ economy had the largest growth of any state within the Midwest with over 25,000 jobs added in September and October of this year. Other states within the region posted a negative or small net gain in jobs.

South Shore Drill Team March in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

It came down to the wire but a group of South Side youth had a chance to venture outside of their neighborhoods for an opportunity to take part in a world class, out-of-state, holiday event thanks to the help of a few generous donors and sponsors.

10 Things You Should Know About Black Friday

Black Friday is only one day away, but these 10 little tidbits should help shoppers between now and the big morning. Actually, make that the big evening ...

University of Chicago Buys the New Harper Court Property

Just days after a ribbon cutting event celebrating the opening of the new Harper Court shopping complex in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Nov. 8, the University of Chicago (U of C) purchased Harper Court from its developers, Harper Court Partners, LLC.

bmoa Hosts 14th Annual Food for the Body & Spirit Program

The Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) hosted its 14th Annual Food for the Body & Spirit Program at Apostolic Church of God (Apostolic), 6320 S. Dorchester Ave., last Wednesday.

The City of Chicago Offers Free Business Workshops

The City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers free business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Rm. 805. The workshops are beneficial to both small and large business owners and are also designed to encourage entrepreneurship amongst residents.

CPS Calling for Nominations for Local School Councils

Parents and community members who want to play a role in helping to shape Chicago Public Schools (CPS) can do so by becoming a member of a Local School Council (LSC).

Pan African Association and Northeastern Illinois University Partner

On Friday, at the Pan African Association main office, 6163 N. Broadway St., the Pan African Association (PAA) and Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) held a special memorandum signing ceremony marking the establishment an official partnership between the two entities.

South Suburban College’s Adult Literacy Night

South Suburban College’s (SSC) Adult Volunteer Literacy Program’s fourth annual Family Literacy Night event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21st.

The Village of Hazel Crest Hosts 1st Annual Community Outreach Summit

The Village of Hazel Crest hosted its 1st Annual Community Outreach Summit at the Hazel Crest Municipal Center, 3000 W. 170th Pl., on Saturday.

Low-Income College Students Not Meeting Financial Assistance Deadlines

It’s easy to surmise that college students from low income backgrounds would be first in line to meet deadline requirements for financial assistance. However, a University of Illinois at Chicago study, found that students with the greatest need for financial aid, are not submitting applications early enough to receive it.

Middle Class Americans

As U.S. lawmakers engage in an ongoing fight over how and when to pay the country’s debts, more than half the middle class (59%) are very clear that their top day-to-day financial concern is “paying the monthly bills,” an increase from 52% in 2012.

White Mayor, Black Wife

Even in a nation with a biracial president, where interracial marriage is more accepted and common than ever, Bill de Blasio's marriage to Chirlane McCray is remarkable: He is apparently the first white politician in U.S. history elected to a major office with a black spouse by his side.