"I grew in this neighborhood and have lived here for 40 years. This is a blessing to have this grocery store here. In the past, I had to take public transportation to get to one."--Tem Hunter

"I grew in this neighborhood and have lived here for 40 years. This is a blessing to have this grocery store here. In the past, …

Published on June 26, 2014
Lessie Cokley, turned 65 last Thursday and made her way to the newly opened Pete's Fresh Market grocery store at Madison Street and Western Avenue despite the pain in her knees, happy for the chance to buy fresh produce in her own neighborhood.

Lessie Cokley, turned 65 last Thursday and made her way to the newly opened Pete's Fresh Market grocery store at Madison Street and Western Avenue …

Published on June 26, 2014
“By offering some degree of in-house grief counseling through this partnership with UIC, families will be better equipped to deal with the unexpected tragedy of a sudden death.” - Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Cina.

“By offering some degree of in-house grief counseling through this partnership with UIC, families will be better equipped to deal with the unexpected tragedy of …

Published on June 26, 2014
The Cook Count Medical Examiner's Office and the University of Illinois at Chicago are teaming up to provide grief counseling for families who show up to identify deceased loved ones who were victims of homicide and other deaths.

The Cook Count Medical Examiner's Office and the University of Illinois at Chicago are teaming up to provide grief counseling for families who show up …

Published on June 26, 2014
Dr. Mehmet Oz (Photo Source: AP)

Dr. Mehmet Oz (Photo Source: AP)

Published on June 26, 2014
Dr. Mehmet Oz (Photo Source: AP)

Dr. Mehmet Oz (Photo Source: AP)

Published on June 26, 2014
Recently in Washington, D.C., a few hundred gathered in the name of natural hair, paying special attention to styling tips for kids and members of the military. The celebration continued from Connecticut to Canada, Tallahassee to Tokyo, and more than 50 other places in between to mark International Natural Hair Meetup Day.

Recently in Washington, D.C., a few hundred gathered in the name of natural hair, paying special attention to styling tips for kids and members of …

Published on June 26, 2014
Actress Lupita Nyong’o wears her hair natural. — Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP

Actress Lupita Nyong’o wears her hair natural. — Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP

Published on June 26, 2014
Social media and worldwide attractions such as the annual World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta have brought more attention to natural hair.

Social media and worldwide attractions such as the annual World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta have brought more attention to natural hair.

Published on June 26, 2014
John Yonan, Superintendent of the County’s Transportation and Highway Department: “The construction season is now in full swing, and these state funds will allow us to accelerate some of the projects we had previously identified for work at a later time. While this initial group of projects target suburban locations, we also are working with Commissioners and their aldermen in the City of Chicago to identify needs in their wards that we can address with this funding.” - John Yonan, Superintendent of the County’s Transportation and Highway Department

John Yonan, Superintendent of the County’s Transportation and Highway Department: “The construction season is now in full swing, and these state funds will allow us …

Published on June 26, 2014
The newly opened MetroSouth Medical Center, located at 12549 S. Ashland Ave., Calumet Park, is currently staffed by Dr. Uche Olekanma, board-certified in Internal Medicine who provides individualized health care to patients with routine medical care and to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

The newly opened MetroSouth Medical Center, located at 12549 S. Ashland Ave., Calumet Park, is currently staffed by Dr. Uche Olekanma, board-certified in Internal Medicine …

Published on June 26, 2014
“Walgreens has been a part of helping people for 33 years that are at-risk [of] being impacted and effected by HIV even before the drugs were available in the mid-1990’s. This is our fourth year [providing in-store testing], it grows every year, last year we provided over 6,000 tests in the three day campaign and this year we’re expecting to exceed 10,000 tests.” - Glen Pietrandoni, Senior Director of Virology at Walgreens

“Walgreens has been a part of helping people for 33 years that are at-risk [of] being impacted and effected by HIV even before the drugs …

Published on June 26, 2014
In recognition of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), June 27, Walgreens is collaborating with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s Greater Than AIDS (GTA) campaign to help offer free no appointment HIV testing to the public at 27 Walgreens stores in the Chicagoland area.

In recognition of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), June 27, Walgreens is collaborating with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s Greater Than AIDS (GTA) campaign …

Published on June 26, 2014