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Soul Train Cruise 2013: The Hippest Trip at Sea

The inaugural Soul Train Cruise 2013 sold out in 75 days. In response to such...

South Side Universities Partner to Fight Cancer

Universities on the south sides of Chicago are coming together in an effort to train...

Mobile Device Use While Driving More Common in the US than in European Countries, Proves Dangerous

Most U.S. drivers reported talking on their cell phone and about one in three read...

Technology Fellowship Program Aims to Recruit the Innovators of Tomorrow to Chicago

As part of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel new Mayor's Office Summer Technology Fellowship Program, four college...

School Closures Stirs Fears, Emotions, and Harsh Words: CTU Plans Rally

Parents, community members and the president of the Chicago Teacher's Union (CTU), Karen Lewis, are...

Commissioner Beavers to Appeal Guilty Verdict

Cook Commissioner William Beavers, found guilty of tax evasion last week, feels he didn't get...

CSU's New Athletic Director Leads School to Victory

"We are Champions," the motto that recently became reality for the Chicago State University (CSU)...

Thornton Township School Board President Kenneth Williams Wins Legal Victory

Judge Maureen Kirby of the Circuit Court of Cook County ruled that District 205 violated...

Chicago State University Recieves $250,000 from CVS

Chicago State University received a big donation earlier this month from a well-known drug store...

Doctor Shortage to Impact Low Income Communities

Underserved communities are expected to see a demand for primary care physicians grow by about...

Chicago Public Schools Faces $1 Billion Budget Gap in 2014

In addition to closing schools, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is cutting back and consolidating resources...

New Art Exhibition at South Suburban College

South Suburban College has a new art exhibit on display through March 26....

Twin Rush University Grads Join 'The Amazing Race'

Idries Abdur-Rahman, MD, has been a fan of the reality game show "The Amazing Race"...

CPS Institutes New Sexual Health Ed. Policy to Combat Increased STD/HIV Cases Amongst Teens

The Chicago Board of Education announced expansion of its sexual health education policy to align...

CTA Expands Ex-Offender Apprentice Program

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool on March 6 announced that the Chicago...