Action Now leader Zerlina Smith (left) rallying at CPS Headquarters with fellow parent leader Rousemary Vega (center) and education activist Chuy Campuzano (right).

Action Now leader Zerlina Smith (left) rallying at CPS Headquarters with fellow parent leader Rousemary Vega (center) and education activist Chuy Campuzano (right).

Published on January 29, 2014
Village of Hazel Crest Trustee Pat Jackson (left) and Village of Hazel Crest Village Manager James Whigham, Sr. listen to concerned citizens speak about village’s temporary prohibition of issuing licenses to pawn shops and cash-for-gold ventures, which has been in effect for a year.

Village of Hazel Crest Trustee Pat Jackson (left) and Village of Hazel Crest Village Manager James Whigham, Sr. listen to concerned citizens speak about village’s …

Published on January 29, 2014
Village of Hazel Crest Trustees Kevin Moore and Susan Pate ask the Hazel Crest Police Department questions about the potential crime involved with allowing a new pawn shop to open up in the area.

Village of Hazel Crest Trustees Kevin Moore and Susan Pate ask the Hazel Crest Police Department questions about the potential crime involved with allowing a …

Published on January 29, 2014
Anthony Halmon, a Chicago youth who turned from street gangs to entrepreneurship for the sake of his three-year old daughter, created a baby thermometer described as an improvement on existing models already on store shelves. His idea earned him a $20,000, four-year scholarship to Cornell University where he currently is a freshman pursuing a degree in engineering.

Anthony Halmon, a Chicago youth who turned from street gangs to entrepreneurship for the sake of his three-year old daughter, created a baby thermometer described …

Published on January 29, 2014
(L-R) Lynn McClure, Midwest Regional Dir., National Parks Conservation Association; Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL); Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL); and Congresswoman Kelly ( D-IL) held a press conference on Friday to announce legislation they plan to introduce to the 113th Congress, designating the Historic Pullman area with National Park Status.

(L-R) Lynn McClure, Midwest Regional Dir., National Parks Conservation Association; Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL); Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL); and Congresswoman Kelly ( D-IL) held a …

Published on January 29, 2014
The history behind the historic Pullman area begins with George M. Pullman in the 1880s in Chicago, who invented the overnight sleeping train car and hired black men and women to serve as porters and maids to the mostly white passengers who used the sleeping cars.

The history behind the historic Pullman area begins with George M. Pullman in the 1880s in Chicago, who invented the overnight sleeping train car and …

Published on January 29, 2014
After just six months, for students taking part in the University of Chicago's Match program, math scores increased by nearly two-thirds of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) black-white test gap; student misconducts dropped by 67 percent; and the program is predicted to reduce violent arrests among students by 50 percent and reduce course failures by 37 percent, according to the study.

After just six months, for students taking part in the University of Chicago's Match program, math scores increased by nearly two-thirds of the National Assessment …

Published on January 29, 2014
Following a study that show CPS (Chicago Public Schools) high students who were at risk of dropping out but improved their math scores with the help of an intensive tutoring and mentoring program, the City of Chicago and the University of Chicago will expand the program to include 1000 students next year.

Following a study that show CPS (Chicago Public Schools) high students who were at risk of dropping out but improved their math scores with the …

Published on January 29, 2014
“Our children get only one chance at an education and we must make sure to make it count. The new schools approved will offer a broad range of innovative ideas and enriching academic environments for our students and provide them with the knowledge and skills they need and deserve." - CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett

“Our children get only one chance at an education and we must make sure to make it count. The new schools approved will offer a …

Published on January 29, 2014
The 2014 theatrical releases of Jupiter Ascending and Transformers 4 is expected to keep the filming spotlight on Chicago.

The 2014 theatrical releases of Jupiter Ascending and Transformers 4 is expected to keep the filming spotlight on Chicago.

Published on January 29, 2014
TV series shooting in Chicago during 2013 included: “Betrayal” (ABC), “Chicago Fire” (NBC), “Chicago PD” (NBC), “Crisis” (NBC), “Mind Games” (ABC) and “Sirens” (USA). Studio features filmed in Chicago in 2013 included “Divergent,” “Jupiter Ascending” and “Transformers 4.”

TV series shooting in Chicago during 2013 included: “Betrayal” (ABC), “Chicago Fire” (NBC), “Chicago PD” (NBC), “Crisis” (NBC), “Mind Games” (ABC) and “Sirens” (USA). Studio …

Published on January 29, 2014
“Arthur Bishop is a long-standing public servant who has dedicated his professional career to helping Illinois families. I am confident that he will carry out the mission of the department by making the safety and well-being of children across the state priority number one." - Ill. Governor, Pat Quinn

“Arthur Bishop is a long-standing public servant who has dedicated his professional career to helping Illinois families. I am confident that he will carry out …

Published on January 29, 2014
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn appointed Arthur Bishop (above) as the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) last week. DCFS receives, investigates and acts upon a report of child abuse or neglect every five minutes, child sex abuse every two hours, and the death of a child by abuse or neglect every day and a half.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn appointed Arthur Bishop (above) as the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) last week. DCFS receives, investigates …

Published on January 29, 2014