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Food Network's "Big Daddy" to Promote National Kidney Month in Chicago

As part of a four-city tour, Food Network star Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. is lending...

Trotter Arraigned on Gun Charges, Status Hearing Set for April

Illinois State Sen. Donne Trotter seemed upbeat as he sat on the front row of...

Youth Organization Calls for South Side Adult Trauma Center

A youth organization calling for a south side hospital to raise its trauma center patient...

Not Just a Matter of Black and White

One of the hottest discussions setting mainstream and social media ablaze these days is the...

Mindless Behavior to Star in Feature Film "Mindless Behavior: All Around The World"

Teen pop and R&B sensation, Mindless Behavior, proudly announce their first feature film, Mindless Behavior:...

Garfield Park Conservatory Celebrates 105 Years

The Garfield Park Conservatory, a staple on Chicago's west side, is now 105 years old....

$40 Million Earmarked for Health Program at South Suburban College

Amid speculation that the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will be one of...

Olive-Harvey College Dean Wins First-Year Advocate Award

Gregory Robinson, Dean of Student Services at Olive-Harvey College, stands out amongst his peers these...

U of C West Campus Overhaul Scheduled

The University of Chicago announced construction plans to better connect parts of the campus....

Full-Service Hotel to Create Nearly 2,500 Construction and 500 Permanent Jobs

On February 19, Governor Pat Quinn, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority...

Payday Loans Fail to Work As Advertised

WASHINGTON -- A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts, Payday Lending in America: How...

Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's most powerful politicians honored Rosa Parks last Wednesday by unveiling...

Chaka Khan Releases New Single "It's Not Over"

LOS ANGELES -- Ten-time GRAMMY Award winner Chaka Khan announced on Valentine's Day the release...

Army General Says It's Time for Federal Intervention

A well-known retired army Lt. Gen. feels it's time for Chicago's Mayor Rahm Emanuel and...

Citywide Expansion of Blue Cart Recycling Begins

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced last week that more than 131,000 households will begin receiving blue...