By: Deborah Bayliss - May 14, 2014 4:27 p.m.
Thirteen semi-automatic assault rifles were reported stolen from a freight train container in an Englewood rail yard, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives who were notified about the theft of the Smith & Wesson AR-15 Sport rifles on May 4th, said ATF Special Agent Thomas Ahern on Tuesday.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 14, 2014 4:19 p.m.
Administrators at the University of Chicago (U of C) are in "full-swing" fund raising mode as they forge ahead towards a $4.5 billion goal. U of C officials announced recently that $2 billion was quietly raised in the first phase of the effort by donations from friends and alumni of the school. Monies raised will, according to U of C officials, ensure that the university maintains its place among world leaders in research and education.
By: Lee Edwards - May 14, 2014 4:14 p.m.
The Black Economic Legal Team (BELT) is in conversations with the University of Chicago (U of C), 5801 S. Ellis Ave., about a perceived lack of African Americans laborers working on the school's construction projects. BELT is also encouraging residents in communities near the University to petitions for the hiring of more African Americans on construction projects there.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 14, 2014 4:10 p.m.
There’s no doubt that African Americans are capable of sustaining economically viable communities; case in point, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood district, also known as Black Wall Street. At one point, the wealthiest black community in the U.S., mainly because of employment opportunities provided by the oil fields there, a town that consisted of a black-owned newspaper and other thriving black-owned businesses and excellent schools. Unfortunately, those institutions were burned to the ground by racist whites, June 1, 1921.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 14, 2014 4:07 p.m.
A wealth of information was dispersed at Chatham Business Association’s (CBA) monthly meeting on Tuesday.
Patrice Daniels, Contract Compliance Administrator for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, served as guest speaker and shared information on how to become a registered vendor with the Forest Preserve District and its affiliates.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 14, 2014 4:03 p.m.
Imagine being surrounded by gangs, gun violence, death, drugs, poverty, and abductions ...with no way to escape. Sadly, that’s the everyday reality for many African-American youth. This situation, experts say, left unchecked, perpetuates the above mentioned community ills.
By: Lee Edwards - May 7, 2014 4:10 p.m.
As part of his agenda to improve animal welfare in Illinois and protect pets and their owners, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn officially lent his support last week to House Bill 4056 (HB 4056) which would end “puppy mill” sales at pet stores in Illinois.
“This proposal will help end inhumane puppy mills, protect pet owners and help shelter animals find loving homes,” Quinn said. “Cook County will soon offer this humane protection and together we can build on that momentum for families across Illinois.”
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 7, 2014 4:07 p.m.
Amara Enyia, 31, gives new meaning to the term, “Black Girls Rock” as she boldly steps into Chicago’s political arena with a fixed eye on a mayoral prize.
Though Enyia, an East Garfield resident and community activist with a law degree and doctorate in educational policy, faces an uphill battle in her quest to unseat chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the 2015 Mayoral election, her courage and wherewithal in doing so, sets an inspirational and empowering tone that sends a message to black girls and black people everywhere that getting involved and taking part in the process is how you bring about change she says.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 7, 2014 4 p.m.
A Thornton High School mathematics teacher who was shot over the weekend, remained hospitalized as of Monday, recovering from a gunshot wound to the back, according to a spokesperson for Thornton High School District 205.
Mathematics teacher, Michael Brown, of Flossmoor, Ill., reportedly was driving his car through Harvey when he crashed into a parked vehicle near 154th Street and Ashland Ave. on Saturday.
Harvey police discovered Brown after approaching his vehicle, but reportedly did not know where the shot was fired from or whether Brown was the intended target, according to a Northwest Indiana Times news report.
By: Lee Edwards - May 7, 2014 3:52 p.m.
In an effort to help combat Chicago's violence, The 4th Annual Chicago United Hoops Classic (CUHC) High School Seniors All-Star Game was held this past Saturday at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1250 W. 119th St. The game allows for the best high school basketball players from the South and West sides to compete against one another which potentially fosters respect amongst the players and therefore potentially curtails violence.
The CUHC's motto, “the full court press to silence the violence” was a sentiment shared by the organizers of the game.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 7, 2014 3:32 p.m.
Imagine 10,000 or so community organizations and groups getting together on the same day with the same goal, in their perspective locations for dinner and "On the Table" conversations all centered around planning and strategizing solutions to make their neighborhoods better places to live, work and play. Well that’s exactly what The Chicago Community Trust (CCT) has planned as part of its 99th anniversary celebration. The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.).
R.A.G.E. is a well-known Englewood community organization whose mission is to mobilize people and resources to bring change promoting positivity through solution-based approaches.
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 7, 2014 3:22 p.m.
A Millenium Park celebration by Jazz Unites Inc. is planned in honor of the 115th birthday anniversary of the late, great, jazz musician, Kennedy “Duke” Ellington and the 40th anniversary of the first Duke Ellington tribute in Grant Park. The event will also honor Jazz "piano powerhouse" Willie Pickens.
By: Lee Edwards - May 7, 2014 3:14 p.m.
The United States Department of Education recently released a list of 55 public and private universities and colleges across the country that are under federal investigation for the manner in which they handle student sexual assault allegations. The University of Chicago (UC) is on that list.
By: Lee Edwards - May 7, 2014 3:07 p.m.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has committed to a $12.5 million, five-year sponsorship investment to support the Divvy bike share program.
“Our partnership with Blue Cross helps us to expand the bike share system, improve and maintain bike lanes and encourage cycling in all neighborhoods across Chicago,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. “This investment from Blue Cross will help us continue to encourage Chicagoans to get around this great city in more active ways.”
By: Deborah Bayliss - May 7, 2014 2:42 p.m.
Students every summer for over 50 years, sat in classrooms with no air conditioning even on sweltering, 90 degree days. Last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett, announced, the first phase of a five-year plan to provide air conditioning to every classroom.
