By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:36 a.m.
The social media community reacted last week after a video surfaced of former tennis star, James Blake, being tackled and detained by plain clothes New York City Police (NYPD) officers as he was standing in front of a New York City hotel.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:32 a.m.
Last month, Ill. State Sen. Donne Trotter (Dist-17th) led the push to support legislation creating law enforcement reforms in the state.
Back on August 12, a bipartisan effort established new body camera protocols, making Illinois one the first states in the nation to adopt recommendations of President Barack Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 11:28 a.m.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) superintendent Garry McCarthy held up a sketch of a toddler whose remains were found in the Garfield Park Lagoon last week, as he made a public plea to anyone who might know what happened.
By: Norman Parish - September 11, 2015 4:48 p.m.
On the same day U.S. Rep. Danny Davis turned age 74, he shut down retirement rumors by announcing he is seeking another term for his 7th District seat in Illinois.
Michael Elliot Media announced a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to fund a new romantic comedy that will feature a plus-size actress as the primary love interest in the film. The campaign is being called Project Plus-Size Movie Star.
The DuSable Museum of African American History has a new President and CEO. The board of trustees has selected Perri L. Irmer, an attorney, architect, public policy advocate and facilities management professional with a broad range of experience in executive management, construction and fundraising.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” on Broadway has died after falling from a fire escape, according to a show spokesman. He was 21.
New hair care brand “by made beautiful” offers hair care for all textures. The brand's no sulfates and no parabens product lines infuse pure, natural ingredients with love and courage. “by made beautiful” allows women to feel confident about their hair health and brings out inner beauty.
By: Norman Parish - September 11, 2015 noon
Last month, thousands of Chicagoans lined South Side streets for the Bud Billiken Parade – a back to school celebration.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 3:19 p.m.
ValuSolutions, Inc., a human resources management and consulting and recruitment firm is sponsoring the 4th Annual South Suburban Cook County Job Fair today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lan-Oak Park District’s Eisenshower Center at 2550 E. 178th Street, Lansing, IL. An estimated 500 job seekers are expected to attend.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 3:06 p.m.
Chicago Police (CPD) have arrested and charged a Fuller Park man responsible for running a dog-fighting operation out of his residence last week.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 2:16 p.m.
Track and field athlete Shamier Little was up against a wall.
At last month’s World Track and Field Championships in Beijing, China, she drew the most inside lane for her race --- the lane most sprinters hate. And her time was the one of slowest to qualify for the 400 meter hurdle race final. But when the gun blasted, Little ran like a champion. By the time the race was over, she earned a place on the medal stand as a silver medalist.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 1:59 p.m.
The digitally scrolling sign outside of the Beverly Unitarian Church, located at 10244 S. Longwood Dr., in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, sometimes reads, “Black Lives Matter.” According to the church’s Facebook fan page, the sign was a part of a series of signs to engage the community to think about the world around them.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 1:04 p.m.
At least twice a month, Felise McGee says he enjoys his favorite form of exercise: stepping.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 12:44 p.m.
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a news conference last week at Argosy University in downtown Chicago to warn college bound students about unsavory practices of many for-profit schools. He also called on the U.S. Department of Education to use its full authority to end abusive practices and improve student outcomes.
