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Rev. Dr. Leon Finney, Jr., chief executive officer, Woodlawn Community Development Corporation discusses Cook County's foreclosure crisis at an emergency summit on July 28.  (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Rev. Dr. Leon Finney, Jr., chief executive officer, Woodlawn Community Development Corporation discusses Cook County's foreclosure crisis at an emergency summit on July 28. (Photo …

Published on August 2, 2011

(L to R)  State Rep. Karen Yarbrough (D-7), Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis, Lisa T. Bennett, community outreach liaison, Illinois Attorney General and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle  participate as panel members during  an emergency summit about foreclosure in Cook County on July 28. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

(L to R) State Rep. Karen Yarbrough (D-7), Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis, Lisa T. Bennett, community outreach liaison, Illinois Attorney General and …

Published on August 2, 2011

State legislators give opening remarks during a public hearing on unemployment and job creation in downtown Chicago on July 26. The hearing was an effort to bridge the gap between state agencies, lawmakers and the communities they serve. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

State legislators give opening remarks during a public hearing on unemployment and job creation in downtown Chicago on July 26. The hearing was an effort …

Published on August 2, 2011

The SSA recently announced it will reduce its public service hours by 30 minutes at field offices nationwide on Aug 15. In the photo: Two individuals visit a SSA information table at a community event on July 22, 2011.  (Photo Courtesy of Social Security Administration)

The SSA recently announced it will reduce its public service hours by 30 minutes at field offices nationwide on Aug 15. In the photo: Two …

Published on August 2, 2011

Neighborhood residents call Antwoyne Miller a "Godsend," in the community. (Photo Courtesy of East Auburn Block Club)

Neighborhood residents call Antwoyne Miller a "Godsend," in the community. (Photo Courtesy of East Auburn Block Club)

Published on August 2, 2011

Kenny Gamble, left, and Grammy winner Billy Paul at the recent Philadelphia International Records Family Reunion held at the Dell Music Center.  Photo by Jeff Price

Kenny Gamble, left, and Grammy winner Billy Paul at the recent Philadelphia International Records Family Reunion held at the Dell Music Center. Photo by Jeff …

Published on August 2, 2011

Models pose after a dance number during the "Swag The Runway" fashion show on July 30. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Models pose after a dance number during the "Swag The Runway" fashion show on July 30. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on August 2, 2011

Ceiling fans are a great way to cool homes and save on energy costs.

Ceiling fans are a great way to cool homes and save on energy costs.

Published on August 2, 2011

State Rep. Constance Howard and Illinois Appellate Court Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. chat during the Save the Children95 annual picnic.   (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

State Rep. Constance Howard and Illinois Appellate Court Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. chat during the Save the Children95 annual picnic. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on August 2, 2011

Children look on as Catherine Simmons (left)  and C.A.P.S. Director Ron Holt chat during the Save the Children95 annual picnic. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Children look on as Catherine Simmons (left) and C.A.P.S. Director Ron Holt chat during the Save the Children95 annual picnic. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on August 2, 2011

Elexus White, 17, rings up Food Lion customer Marvin Thompson last week in Charlotte. White is working three jobs to pay tuition at Ohio State University. Black teen unemployment in the U.S. is 31.8 percent.  PHOTO/CALVIN FERGUSON

Elexus White, 17, rings up Food Lion customer Marvin Thompson last week in Charlotte. White is working three jobs to pay tuition at Ohio State …

Published on August 2, 2011

Papa John's said it expects the high commodity costs, particularly cheese, to continue throughout the rest of the year. Photo Ildar Sagdejev

Papa John's said it expects the high commodity costs, particularly cheese, to continue throughout the rest of the year. Photo Ildar Sagdejev

Published on August 2, 2011

William L. Clay, Sr.

William L. Clay, Sr.

Published on August 2, 2011

Dunkin Donuts in Berlin.

Dunkin Donuts in Berlin.

Published on August 2, 2011

Frank Foster 2008. Photo Nrswanson

Frank Foster 2008. Photo Nrswanson

Published on August 2, 2011

The consumer is passionate about denim, and it seems like you can't have too much. Photo by GeoNando

The consumer is passionate about denim, and it seems like you can't have too much. Photo by GeoNando

Published on August 2, 2011

PROACTIV ACNE & DARK SPOT REPAIR KIT (PRNewsFto/Proactiv) SANTA MONICA, CA UNITED STATES

PROACTIV ACNE & DARK SPOT REPAIR KIT (PRNewsFto/Proactiv) SANTA MONICA, CA UNITED STATES

Published on August 2, 2011

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