By: Deborah Bayliss - August 28, 2013 3:18 p.m.
Today, as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, undoubtedly the most famous protest rally in recorded history, we also celebrate the legacy of the man behind it all--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--who on that day, August 28, 1963, delivered his iconic “I Have Dream” speech on the steps of the nation’s capitol, mesmerizing the nation and the world.
Former President Bill Clinton, on an African tour with daughter Chelsea, praised the Rwandan government lead by President Paul Kagame despite increasing evidence that Rwanda is backing ruthless rebels in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
New York City officials have taken the first step in appealing a federal judge's ruling imposing reforms on the police department's stop-and-frisk strategy after finding the policy intentionally singled out minorities.
This August has been proclaimed as the 10 Annual Black Business Month.
By: Deborah Bayliss - August 21, 2013 12:33 p.m.
Safe Passage signs are popping up on Chicago’s Westside. So far, signs in have been spotted in the East Garfield and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. With the placement of the new signs comes an announcement from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) that CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett is recommending to the Board of Education the expansion of its Safe Passage program to include 19 new community-based vendors.
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.
