The Love, Unity & Values Institute is making the best of this holiday season via its Wreaths of LUV project, which provides a positive and productive outlet for young women by allowing them to hand make custom decorated 22” holiday wreaths. The wreaths are being sold at the Harper Theater, 5238 South Harper, in the Hyde Park neighborhood every Saturday until December 14 from 11 – 2 p.m.

The Love, Unity & Values Institute is making the best of this holiday season via its Wreaths of LUV project, which provides a positive and …

Published on November 20, 2013
The Seed of Hope Food Pantry of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, located at 740 E. 77th St., will distribute Thanksgiving Food Baskets from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23.

The Seed of Hope Food Pantry of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, located at 740 E. 77th St., will distribute Thanksgiving Food Baskets from 9 …

Published on November 20, 2013
Ford Heights Arsonist

Ford Heights Arsonist

Published on November 20, 2013
Former Illinois Gov., Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov., Rod Blagojevich

Published on November 20, 2013
Ford Heights arson

Ford Heights arson

Published on November 20, 2013
Protesters march in front of the George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building, 69 W. Washington against the death of Flint Farmer by Chicago Police Officer Gildardo Sierra and calling for the resignation of Cook County State’s Attorney, Anita Alvarez.

Protesters march in front of the George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building, 69 W. Washington against the death of Flint Farmer by Chicago Police …

Published on November 20, 2013
Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney

Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney

Published on November 20, 2013
Tim Hughes stops to sign a petition during a protest held held at 53rd and Cottage Grove to abolish red-light enforcement and speed cameras that a group called Citizens to Abolish Red-light Cameras, led by Mark Wallace, of WVON, said are unfair and disproportionately located in African American communities.

Tim Hughes stops to sign a petition during a protest held held at 53rd and Cottage Grove to abolish red-light enforcement and speed cameras that …

Published on November 20, 2013
WVON Radio Talk Show host, Mark Wallace, pictured center, stands with members of a group he founded called the Citizens to Abolish Red-light Cameras during a red-light enforcement and speed camera protest at 53rd Street and Cottage Grove last month..

WVON Radio Talk Show host, Mark Wallace, pictured center, stands with members of a group he founded called the Citizens to Abolish Red-light Cameras during …

Published on November 20, 2013
Former u.s. congressman, Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Former u.s. congressman, Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Published on November 20, 2013
Former Cook County Commissioner, William Beavers

Former Cook County Commissioner, William Beavers

Published on November 20, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Published on November 20, 2013
Rev. Stephen J. Thurston, Sr., pastor of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, 740, E. 77th St., offers a word prayer and blessing during the ribbon cutting of the new Seed of Hope Food Pantry located at the church. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held Sept. 21 Carlene Scales Lilly, director of the Seed of Hope Food Pantry is also pictured. Photo courtesy of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Stephen J. Thurston, Sr., pastor of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, 740, E. 77th St., offers a word prayer and blessing during the ribbon …

Published on November 20, 2013