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City of Chicago Partners With CIM Group to Build Residential Housing at Block 37

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined CIM Group officials last week, at Block 37, 108 N. State St., to announce the construction project of 690 new residential units that soon will be built there.

Westside Domestic Violence Program to Expand to South Side

A pilot domestic violence program launched by the 14th Chicago Police District earlier this year as a collaboration between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office and State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and social service providers, has shown promising results, according to information from the Mayor’s office.

South Suburban College Offering Free Business Workshops

One never knows if a new business or product will be successful. Some take off, while others fail.

Chrysler Recalls Over 566,000 Trucks, Suvs

Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 566,000 trucks and SUVs in two recalls for malfunctioning fuel heaters that can cause fires and a software glitch can disable the electronic stability control.

Sprite Celebrates LeBron James’ Homecoming with New Video Showcasing His “First Home Game”

Sprite launched a new inspirational video that captures LeBron’s return to his hometown of Akron from a whole new perspective. Directed by Jacob Rosenberg of the Bandito Brothers, the video “The First Home Game,” features James' on-the-court highlight footage as local fans share their anticipation for his first home court appearance of the season. "I Bet My Life," the new single from Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons, serves as the background track.

Steven R. Agee II Foundation Partners with Dolton Park District for Fundraiser

In honor of Steve R. Agee II, a Northern Illinois University (NIU) senior student who was killed by gun violence in Nov. 2011, the Dolton Park District (DPD) is hosting a Greek Step-Off Tribute to benefit, the Steven R. Agee II Foundation at the Dorchester Banquet Hall, 1515 E. 154th St., Dolton, IL, on Nov.7.

St. Bernard Hospital Breaks Ground on New Ambulatory Care Center

Having exhausted the capacity to expand in their current buildings, St. Bernard Hospital broke ground on its new 70,000-square-foot, Englewood, Ambulatory Care Center Center last Wednesday at the corner of 63rd St. and Stewart Ave.

Alderman Beale Calls for Divvy Bikes on the South Side

Last week, Ninth Ward Ald., Anthony Beale (9th Ward), asked the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to be more “aggressive” in extending Divvy, the City’s bike sharing program, to the Chicago's far south side, during the Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.

EBOLA UPDATE:

On Monday, Oct. 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a revised Interim U.S. Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Ebola Virus Exposure. This guidance provides new information public health authorities and other partners can use to determine appropriate public health actions based on Ebola exposure risk factors and clinical presentation. It also includes criteria for monitoring exposed people and for when movement restrictions may be needed.

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Investigates Ald. Hairston on Gifts for Vote Offer

Steve Campbell, spokesperson with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, confirmed for the Chicago Citizen Newspaper, that prosecutors are investigating Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th Ward), for allegedly offering raffle tickets to anyone who brought a voting receipt to her office, which would have allowed them to enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes from local retailers.

Used-car GPS helps police find abducted woman

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A woman snatched off the streets of Philadelphia was rescued with the help of a GPS device that had been installed on the suspect's car by the dealer in case the vehicle needed to be repossessed, authorities said Thursday.

Community Calls Meeting to Address University of Chicago Police Department Conduct

The Campaign for Equitable Policing (CFEP), a movement comprised of University of Chicago (UC) students and residents who live near the UC , whose aim is to end racial profiling by the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD), held a meeting where its members, and other community stakeholders shared experiences, grievances, and concerns based on their encounters with UCPD officers. at

'Queen Latifah' Promises a 'Juicy' Second Season

Queen Latifah is making changes in her daytime talk show for its second season. The biggest, she said, involves her.

Carla Hall Hits Kickstarter Goal to Open Eatery

Carla Hall had two conditions for opening her first restaurant: The menu had to be Nashville hot chicken and the money had to be crowdsourced.

Muslim Hijabi Hipsters Fusing Fashion with Faith

Fashion-conscious Muslim women from Kuala Lampur to Los Angeles who wear the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab, have had to get creative.