This photo provided by Jeffrey Richards Associates shows Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" while holding Roxie.

This photo provided by Jeffrey Richards Associates shows Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" while holding Roxie.

Published on May 14, 2014
This undated file photo released by O&M Co. shows Fantasia Barrino in Broadway's "After Midnight," in New York.

This undated file photo released by O&M Co. shows Fantasia Barrino in Broadway's "After Midnight," in New York.

Published on May 14, 2014
Denzel Washington, left, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson during a performance of "A Raisin in the Sun," at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York.

Denzel Washington, left, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson during a performance of "A Raisin in the Sun," at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York.

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) looks at Iranian-made Sarir drone during Army Day parade at the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in southern Tehran, Iran on April 18, 2013.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) looks at Iranian-made Sarir drone during Army Day parade at the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, the …

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A new roof is in the works for South Suburban College in South Holland, Ill. as part of a $10.5 investment funded by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! state capital program.

A new roof is in the works for South Suburban College in South Holland, Ill. as part of a $10.5 investment funded by Illinois Gov. …

Published on May 14, 2014
The next temporary weekend closure of the CTA Harrison station is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Friday, May 16 and end at 4 a.m. Monday, May 19.

The next temporary weekend closure of the CTA Harrison station is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Friday, May 16 and end at 4 a.m. …

Published on May 14, 2014
About 13 semi-automatic assault rifles were reported stolen from a freight train container in an Englewood rail yard, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, who were notified about the theft of the Smith & Wesson AR-15 Sport rifles in the on May 4th.

About 13 semi-automatic assault rifles were reported stolen from a freight train container in an Englewood rail yard, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, …

Published on May 14, 2014
According to its website, Companies That Care is dedicated to ensuring social sustainability and improving the lives of individuals, families and communities. This is accomplished by educating and inspiring employers to support the needs of society as well as the profitability of the business.

According to its website, Companies That Care is dedicated to ensuring social sustainability and improving the lives of individuals, families and communities. This is accomplished …

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“A key factor in the board’s unanimous vote to launch a ($4.5 billion) campaign was President [Robert] Zimmer’s intention to serve at least through the end of the decade,”-- Andrew Alper, chairman of University of Chicago’s Board of Trustees.

“A key factor in the board’s unanimous vote to launch a ($4.5 billion) campaign was President [Robert] Zimmer’s intention to serve at least through the …

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The Black Economic Legal Team (BELT) recently held a protest rally on U of C’s campus about a perceived lack of African Americans laborers working on the school's construction projects.

The Black Economic Legal Team (BELT) recently held a protest rally on U of C’s campus about a perceived lack of African Americans laborers working …

Published on May 14, 2014
“We demand that if you’re building in our community we should be included in the economics of our community. If we can’t work in our community, where the hell can we work was my point to them and they’ve been in agreement with me but they haven’t been forthcoming with any employment or contracts.” - Russell Brown, Community Relations Director for BELT standing outside of his business, Second Encounters Thrift Store, 501 E. 79th st

“We demand that if you’re building in our community we should be included in the economics of our community. If we can’t work in our …

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“As a group, one of the most fundamental things impacting ‘wealth inequality’ is higher rates of unemployment for African Americans which is typically about twice that of Whites. It’s also the structural factors such as who has access to jobs; discrimination also plays a part,” --Dr. Valerie Wilson, director of D.C.-based Economic Policy Institute.

“As a group, one of the most fundamental things impacting ‘wealth inequality’ is higher rates of unemployment for African Americans which is typically about twice …

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(L-R) Patrice Daniels, contract compliance administrator for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, served as guest speaker for the Chatham Business Association monthly meeting on Tuesday. Melinda Kelly, Chatham Business Association's executive director is seated next to her.

(L-R) Patrice Daniels, contract compliance administrator for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, served as guest speaker for the Chatham Business Association monthly meeting …

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“Healing Circles are attempts to address the trauma youth have dealt with by offering support from other youth to help resolve a situation."--Will Pettis, program director for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s Youth Safety and Violence Prevention at the South Chicago YMCA, 3039 E. 91st St.

“Healing Circles are attempts to address the trauma youth have dealt with by offering support from other youth to help resolve a situation."--Will Pettis, program …

Published on May 14, 2014