"As the federal government continues to slash funding for children, we'll keep our priorities straight by maintaining current spending and expanding the most successful after-school and summer programming," said Chicago Mayor Emanuel during presentation of his proposed 2014 budget.

"As the federal government continues to slash funding for children, we'll keep our priorities straight by maintaining current spending and expanding the most successful after-school …

Published on October 30, 2013
(L-R) David Olupitan, Continental African Chamber of Commerce, Roxanne Nava, Chief Small Business Operator at the City of Chicago; Mario Hernandez, Public Affairs Director, Western Union; and David Staudacher, Information Coordinator, Chicago Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, pose for a picture during the BAPC African Expo.

(L-R) David Olupitan, Continental African Chamber of Commerce, Roxanne Nava, Chief Small Business Operator at the City of Chicago; Mario Hernandez, Public Affairs Director, Western …

Published on October 30, 2013
The Race and the Design of American Life: African Americans in Twentieth-Century Commercial Art, exhibit is on display at the University of Chicago’s Special Collections Research Center, located on the first floor of the Joseph Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th St. and runs through January 4, 2014.

The Race and the Design of American Life: African Americans in Twentieth-Century Commercial Art, exhibit is on display at the University of Chicago’s Special Collections …

Published on October 30, 2013
A proposed limestone quarry project is planned at the intersection of 135th & Kedzie within the Village of Robbins.

A proposed limestone quarry project is planned at the intersection of 135th & Kedzie within the Village of Robbins.

Published on October 30, 2013
Local residents and small business owners at the daily market at 139th & Claire Rd. in the Village of Robbins. The market is within 4 miles of the proposed limestone quarry site.

Local residents and small business owners at the daily market at 139th & Claire Rd. in the Village of Robbins. The market is within 4 …

Published on October 30, 2013
Dr. Wayne Watson, President, Chicago State University

Dr. Wayne Watson, President, Chicago State University

Published on October 30, 2013
“I was sensitive to how African Americans would feel,” said Chris Dingwall, who put the exhibit together as part of his PhD project.

“I was sensitive to how African Americans would feel,” said Chris Dingwall, who put the exhibit together as part of his PhD project.

Published on October 30, 2013
Some African Americans who visited Race and the Design of American Life: African Americans in Twentieth-Century Commercial Art exhibit took issue with a poster of President Barack Obama being displayed right next to a poster of local wrapper Chief Keef.

Some African Americans who visited Race and the Design of American Life: African Americans in Twentieth-Century Commercial Art exhibit took issue with a poster of …

Published on October 30, 2013
86million preventive: The Affordable Care Act consists of two separate pieces of legislation: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act.

86million preventive: The Affordable Care Act consists of two separate pieces of legislation: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and …

Published on October 30, 2013
Donna Gerber, Be Covered Illinois Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Investments speaks to summit attendees about the Affordable Care Act

Donna Gerber, Be Covered Illinois Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Investments speaks to summit attendees about the Affordable Care Act

Published on October 30, 2013
BAPC African Expo attendees visit vendor display tables to gather information.

BAPC African Expo attendees visit vendor display tables to gather information.

Published on October 30, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel presented an $8.7 billion 2014 proposed budget last week that he said promotes continued job growth, improves public safety and the quality of life for Chicago residents.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel presented an $8.7 billion 2014 proposed budget last week that he said promotes continued job growth, improves public safety and the quality …

Published on October 30, 2013

Published on October 30, 2013