Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn and Ill. Sen. Jacqueline "Jacqui" Collins announce new Auburn Park METRA Station and were joined by Congressman Bobby Rush (D1), Alderman Latasha Thomas (17th Ward), Rev. Michael L. Pfleger and other community and civic leaders.

Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn and Ill. Sen. Jacqueline "Jacqui" Collins announce new Auburn Park METRA Station and were joined by Congressman Bobby Rush (D1), Alderman …

Published on October 22, 2014
This undated photo provided by the Lake County Sheriff's office shows Darren Vann. Vann, 43, of Gary, Ind., was charged Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 in the death of 19-year-old Afrikka Hardy, whose body was found Friday night at a Motel 6 in nearby Hammond, Ind. Hammond Police Chief John Doughty says Vann confessed to Hardy's slaying and directed police to six bodies in Gary. (AP Photo/Lake County Sheriff's Office)

This undated photo provided by the Lake County Sheriff's office shows Darren Vann. Vann, 43, of Gary, Ind., was charged Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 in …

Published on October 22, 2014
The Chicago Park District (CPD) was awarded the 2014 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) earlier this month. CPD was one of four finalists in the Class I Category, having a population of 400,001 or more residents.

The Chicago Park District (CPD) was awarded the 2014 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for …

Published on October 22, 2014
Bishop Larry D. Trotter

Bishop Larry D. Trotter

Published on October 22, 2014
Antonio R. Riley, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Midwest Regional Administrator

Antonio R. Riley, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Midwest Regional Administrator

Published on October 22, 2014
Bronzeville community leaders and project developers ceremoniously opened Shops and Lofts at 47, last Tuesday. A grand opening for the new Walmart Store took place this weekend at 47th and Cottage Grove Ave..

Bronzeville community leaders and project developers ceremoniously opened Shops and Lofts at 47, last Tuesday. A grand opening for the new Walmart Store took place …

Published on October 22, 2014
Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Published on October 22, 2014
Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton appear here in a scene from the Simple Life, a reality television program where the two wealthy socialites struggle to do manual, low-paying jobs such as cleaning rooms, farm work, serving meals in fast-food restaurants, and working as camp counselors. The series aired from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007

Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton appear here in a scene from the Simple Life, a reality television program where the two wealthy socialites struggle to …

Published on October 22, 2014
With $600, Comer J. Cottrell (seen in an undated photo) founded Pro-Line Corp. in downtown Los Angeles in 1970, and the company introduced the Curly Kit in 1980.

With $600, Comer J. Cottrell (seen in an undated photo) founded Pro-Line Corp. in downtown Los Angeles in 1970, and the company introduced the Curly …

Published on October 22, 2014
Comer J. Cottrell (pictured in 2007), the entrepreneur who brought Jheri curl to the masses, has died at age 82.

Comer J. Cottrell (pictured in 2007), the entrepreneur who brought Jheri curl to the masses, has died at age 82.

Published on October 22, 2014
L-R: Ill. Sen. Donne Trotter (Dist.-17th); Ald. Michelle Harris, (8th Ward); Mike Kelly, Superintendent, Chicago Park District,; Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn; Activist and scholar,Dr. Conrad Worrill, professor and director at the Jacob Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, Northeastern Illinois University. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, holding the umbrella for Worrill during an Oct. 18, 2014 announcement of $20 million in funding for an indoor track and field center, slated for construction next to Gately Stadium on Chicago South Side.

L-R: Ill. Sen. Donne Trotter (Dist.-17th); Ald. Michelle Harris, (8th Ward); Mike Kelly, Superintendent, Chicago Park District,; Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn; Activist and scholar,Dr. Conrad …

Published on October 22, 2014
For more information about Sisters Network, Inc.’s Chicago chapter visit http://www.sistersnetworkchicagochapter.org/index.html.

For more information about Sisters Network, Inc.’s Chicago chapter visit http://www.sistersnetworkchicagochapter.org/index.html.

Published on October 22, 2014
Sisters Network, Inc.(SNI) Chicago chapter secretary, Rosalyn James, a six year breast cancer survivor.

Sisters Network, Inc.(SNI) Chicago chapter secretary, Rosalyn James, a six year breast cancer survivor.

Published on October 22, 2014
Sisters Network, Inc.(SNI) Chicago chapter president, Annie Jones, credits the organization with saving her life. Founded in 1994, SNI is a national non-profit organization that supports African American women breast cancer survivors.

Sisters Network, Inc.(SNI) Chicago chapter president, Annie Jones, credits the organization with saving her life. Founded in 1994, SNI is a national non-profit organization that …

Published on October 22, 2014
President Barack Obama (pictured right) joins Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn on stage Sunday during Quinn’s Early Vote campaign rally held at Chicago State University's Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center, 9501 S. King Dr., Oct. 19, 2014.

President Barack Obama (pictured right) joins Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn on stage Sunday during Quinn’s Early Vote campaign rally held at Chicago State University's Emil …

Published on October 22, 2014