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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: “…Best Job I’ve Ever, Had.”

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, now serving his second term following his April 7, re-election, over Cook County Commissioner, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, held a post-election press conference last Wednesday morning at the Carole Robertson Learning Center on Chicago’s west side.

CBA Addresses Fraud and Consumer Protection at Monthly Membership Meeting

It was all about fraud and consumer protection at the Chatham Business Association (CBA) monthly membership meeting held at the QGB Building, 806. E. 78th St, where Atty. Joshua Karsh, and Gloria Gayle, Vice President, Small Business Services, U.S. Bank, were invited to spell it all out.

Rauner Grants 2 Pardons, Rejects 57 Other Clemency Requests

Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued his first two pardons since becoming governor nearly three months ago.

The PrivateBank and the Chicago Urban League to Host an Evening for Financial Empowerment

The PrivateBank and the Chicago Urban League are teaming up again for a second Evening for Financial Empowerment on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60653.

ComEd Partners with Chatham Business Association on Smart Meter Outreach Program

Federal and locally elected officials and area business owners, gathered Monday at the QBG Foundation/Chicago Citizen Newspaper headquarters, 806 E. 78th St. in Chicago, to discuss a recently launched, pilot, training and employment partnership between ComEd and the Chatham Business Association (CBA) at the behest of Cong. Bobby Rush (Dist.-1), as a way to bring jobs and economic development to the greater Chatham area.

Online Registration Opens April 13 for Park District Summer Programs

With summer nearing, now’s the time for parents to start thinking about warm weather activities for their children. So here's a reminder.... Chicago Park District’s summer programs opens April 13.

'Moesha' star Brandy to Play Roxie in 'Chicago' on Broadway starting in April

Grammy Award winner-Brandy, is debuting on Broadway this month as a woman behind bars in "Chicago."

Greater Englewood CDC and Blue 1647 Partner to Create Business Accelerator

The Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation (Englewood CDC) and Blue 1647 have partnered to provide a technology based business development accelerator on the fourth floor of the US Bank building, 815 W. 63rd St. that will provide educational training, one-on-one consultation, and operational space to business owners.

Academy Award-Winning Artist Common Scheduled to Give 2015 Commencement Speech for City Colleges of Chicago

Multiple award wining artist, Common, has agreed to deliver the commencement address at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) graduation ceremony at the UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave., on May 2.

Illinois State basketball assistant among 7 dead in plane crash

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A private plane returning from the NCAA basketball tournament in Indianapolis crashed in a central Illinois field on Tuesday, killing all seven people on board, including Illinois State University’s associate head basketball coach and a deputy athletics director.

The 2015 NFL Draft Brings New Elements to Chicago

The City of Chicago and National Football League (NFL) officials are rolling out the red carpet for the first NFL Draft to commence in the city in 51 years. The 2015 NFL Draft will be held at Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy., from April 30 through May 2.

New Regal Theater Renovation Project Nears Completion, Kickstarter Campaign Underway

The New Regal Theater, an historic south side structure purchased for $100,000 in 2014 by then 29-year-old real estate investor, Jerald Gary, is now entering its final renovation phases, bringing the famed venue close to a grand re-opening.

Rahm Wins Runoff Election

The 2015 Chicago mayoral runoff election ended with voters choosing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel over challenger, Cook County Commissioner, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, to run the city and fix its financial, school and crime problems.

Three New Gallery Exhibitions on Display at South Suburban College

Warming temperatures is the perfect inspiration for art lovers who want to venture out to view gallery exhibits of their favorite artists.

Members of the Ill. Legislative Black Caucus/Labor Union Endorse Chicago Mayor for Re-Election

Rev. James Moody, Senior Pastor of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago, welcomed Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and the Laborers' International Union of North America-Local 1001 to the historic church, 2401 S. Wabash, on Wednesday for the announcement of the groups’ endorsement of the mayor in the April 7 runoff election against Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.