State elected officials announced Monday at Markham City Hall that a stretch of Interstate 57, from Sauk Trail to Wentworth Avenue, will be named Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail. From left, Markham Mayor David Webb Jr., Chicago Dodo Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. President Emeritus Bev Dunjill (an original Tuskegee Airmen), Gov. Pat Quinn, state Sen. Kwame Raoul,and state Rep. Marlow Colvin were at the ceremony announcing the honor. Photo by Jerome Photography

State elected officials announced Monday at Markham City Hall that a stretch of Interstate 57, from Sauk Trail to Wentworth Avenue, will be named Tuskegee …

Published on February 22, 2012
AT&T is paying tribute to Black History Month with its annual "28 Days Speakers Series" which is touring the country. In addition to talks by prominent African Americans, the company is also highlighting standouts within its ranks. Anthony J. Lewis has worked with AT&T on and off since 1984, rising to his current position as president of Capital Services. Photo Courtesy of AT&T

AT&T is paying tribute to Black History Month with its annual "28 Days Speakers Series" which is touring the country. In addition to talks by …

Published on February 22, 2012
The Jewel-Osco Taste of Black History program features the grocer's Black vendors offering samples of their respective products at select Jewel stores throughout the month of February. Saturday, more than a dozen vendors, including Eugene Blaylock who offered samples of his barbecue sauce.

The Jewel-Osco Taste of Black History program features the grocer's Black vendors offering samples of their respective products at select Jewel stores throughout the month …

Published on February 22, 2012
Jacqueline Grant offered samples of Grandma Maud's-brand black-eyed peas and sweet potato pie at the Jewel store at 17705 S. Halsted in south suburban Homewood. Photo by Rhonda Gillespie

Jacqueline Grant offered samples of Grandma Maud's-brand black-eyed peas and sweet potato pie at the Jewel store at 17705 S. Halsted in south suburban Homewood. …

Published on February 22, 2012
Chatham Business Associaton's vice chairman Joseph Caldwell addresses the membership body Feb. 14 . (L to R) CBA Vice Joseph Caldwell, board members John Griffin and Montel Gayle along with Alderman Michelle Harris (8th). (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Chatham Business Associaton's vice chairman Joseph Caldwell addresses the membership body Feb. 14 . (L to R) CBA Vice Joseph Caldwell, board members John Griffin …

Published on February 22, 2012