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CSU's New Athletic Director Leads School to Victory

"We are Champions," the motto that recently became reality for the Chicago State University (CSU)...

Thornton Township School Board President Kenneth Williams Wins Legal Victory

Judge Maureen Kirby of the Circuit Court of Cook County ruled that District 205 violated...

Chicago State University Recieves $250,000 from CVS

Chicago State University received a big donation earlier this month from a well-known drug store...

Doctor Shortage to Impact Low Income Communities

Underserved communities are expected to see a demand for primary care physicians grow by about...

Chicago Public Schools Faces $1 Billion Budget Gap in 2014

In addition to closing schools, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is cutting back and consolidating resources...

New Art Exhibition at South Suburban College

South Suburban College has a new art exhibit on display through March 26....

Twin Rush University Grads Join 'The Amazing Race'

Idries Abdur-Rahman, MD, has been a fan of the reality game show "The Amazing Race"...

CPS Institutes New Sexual Health Ed. Policy to Combat Increased STD/HIV Cases Amongst Teens

The Chicago Board of Education announced expansion of its sexual health education policy to align...

CTA Expands Ex-Offender Apprentice Program

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool on March 6 announced that the Chicago...

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....