Published on July 18, 2014
This 2014 image released by Bravo shows Apollo Nida, left, and his wife Phaedra Parks, cast members on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," during the taping of a reunion special in Atlanta. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday, July 8, 2014, that 35-year-old Nida has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges. He was also ordered to pay restitution to victims of a $2.3 million scheme during his sentencing hearing in U.S. District Court in Atlanta. Nida is the husband of Phaedra Parks, one of the reality show's stars. He pleaded guilty May 6 to conspiring to commit mail, wire and bank fraud.

This 2014 image released by Bravo shows Apollo Nida, left, and his wife Phaedra Parks, cast members on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," during the …

Published on July 18, 2014
Author Ytasha Womack showcased her books during the 40th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival at the DuSable Museum of African American History this past weekend.

Author Ytasha Womack showcased her books during the 40th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival at the DuSable Museum of African American History this past weekend.

Published on July 18, 2014
“Because this is our 40th Anniversary of doing the festival, our theme was “Deeply Rooted in the Community” because the festival has always been a community outreach project. It’s not a fund raiser, it’s a friend raiser. We want the community to come out, we want them to know, this is DuSable Museum and this is what we do.” - Marilyn Hunter, Festival Manager, for the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival.

“Because this is our 40th Anniversary of doing the festival, our theme was “Deeply Rooted in the Community” because the festival has always been a …

Published on July 18, 2014
I Grow Chicago, yoga instructor, Tameka Lawson, leads a class outside the house at 64th and Honore in Chicago’s Englewood community.

I Grow Chicago, yoga instructor, Tameka Lawson, leads a class outside the house at 64th and Honore in Chicago’s Englewood community.

Published on July 18, 2014
“Our objective is to advance the education of our apprentices and journeymen. We are proud to enter into a partnership with City Colleges of Chicago and we thank Mayor Emanuel for his help and leadership.” -- Frank Libby, President of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters speaking about the partnership with City Colleges of Chicago that will benefit carpenter who graduate from an apprenticeship program.

“Our objective is to advance the education of our apprentices and journeymen. We are proud to enter into a partnership with City Colleges of Chicago …

Published on July 18, 2014

Published on July 18, 2014