A new domestic violence shelter is scheduled to open in June 2014 and will be located on the city’s Southwest Side in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. At least 10 permanent housing units will be built on-site to provide necessary affordable housing when victims are ready to leave the shelter. The project will also include an income generating business such as a resale shop or coffee shop on the first floor which can also serve as an employment training site.

A new domestic violence shelter is scheduled to open in June 2014 and will be located on the city’s Southwest Side in the Chicago Lawn …

Published on June 13, 2013
Roseland Community Hospital, 67 W. 111th St. will remain open thanks to $350,000 in emergency funding from the state of Illinois. Hospital CEO Dian Powell, maintained the state owed the hospital $6 million in back-payments, stepped down following that announcement last week.

Roseland Community Hospital, 67 W. 111th St. will remain open thanks to $350,000 in emergency funding from the state of Illinois. Hospital CEO Dian Powell, …

Published on June 13, 2013
Once completed Bronzeville Cookin' will feature five casual fine dining food venues in the Bronzeville community.

Once completed Bronzeville Cookin' will feature five casual fine dining food venues in the Bronzeville community.

Published on June 13, 2013
This year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of Chaka's career in music and entertainment.

This year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of Chaka's career in music and entertainment.

Published on June 13, 2013
Joseph Caldwell, vice chairman of Chatham Business Association (CBA), listens Tuesday morning as Rev., Dr. Jeanette Wilson of Rainbow Push addresses small business owners during CBA's monthly meeting.

Joseph Caldwell, vice chairman of Chatham Business Association (CBA), listens Tuesday morning as Rev., Dr. Jeanette Wilson of Rainbow Push addresses small business owners during …

Published on June 13, 2013
Chicago Public Schools CEO, Barbara Byrd-Bennett

Chicago Public Schools CEO, Barbara Byrd-Bennett

Published on June 13, 2013
Former Director of CeaseFire Tio Hardiman, was arrested and released on a $20,000 bond for allegedly battering his wife of eight years.

Former Director of CeaseFire Tio Hardiman, was arrested and released on a $20,000 bond for allegedly battering his wife of eight years.

Published on June 13, 2013