Caption: Davida Bankston, right, receives a $2,500 scholarship Friday from City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman during CCC's Centennial celebration. City Colleges was founded in 1911 with one school and 30 students in the first class. Now there are over 120,000 students and seven schools in the CCC system. (Photo: City Colleges of Chicago)

Caption: Davida Bankston, right, receives a $2,500 scholarship Friday from City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman during CCC's Centennial celebration. City Colleges was founded …

Published on December 14, 2011
Felicia Davis, first deputy chief of staff, Mayor's Office was a featured panelist during a discussion on preventing youth violence. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Felicia Davis, first deputy chief of staff, Mayor's Office was a featured panelist during a discussion on preventing youth violence. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on December 14, 2011
Congressman Danny K. Davis delivered opening remarks during The White House's Connecting Communities for The Common Good conference on Dec. 6. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Congressman Danny K. Davis delivered opening remarks during The White House's Connecting Communities for The Common Good conference on Dec. 6. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on December 14, 2011
Before you head to the mall or hop online to make your next purchase, take a minute to review your shopping methods to make sure you aren't putting yourself at risk of identity theft.

Before you head to the mall or hop online to make your next purchase, take a minute to review your shopping methods to make sure …

Published on December 14, 2011
At his rally in Atlanta, Cain admitted, I have made many mistakes in life, everybody has. Photo: Gage Skidmore

At his rally in Atlanta, Cain admitted, I have made many mistakes in life, everybody has. Photo: Gage Skidmore

Published on December 14, 2011
Hazing has a long history in marching bands, particularly at historically black colleges, where a spot in the band is coveted for its tradition and prominence. Photo: Jasen Leathers

Hazing has a long history in marching bands, particularly at historically black colleges, where a spot in the band is coveted for its tradition and …

Published on December 14, 2011
Dan Yunker, vice president and CFO, Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council informed Chatham Business Association members about a new healthcare option called CO-OP. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Dan Yunker, vice president and CFO, Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council informed Chatham Business Association members about a new healthcare option called CO-OP. (Photo by Thelma …

Published on December 14, 2011
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Verona Portis

Published on December 14, 2011