On Oct. 31, 2011, Fearless Leading by the Youth (FLY) and their supporters gathered in protest of the lack of a Level 1 Trauma Center at the University of Chicago (U of C) Medical Center. Demonstrators assembled outside Grove Parc Plaza at 61st and Cottage Grove Ave. chanting slogans that embodied their disdain for the “trauma desert” that currently exists on the city’s South side.

On Oct. 31, 2011, Fearless Leading by the Youth (FLY) and their supporters gathered in protest of the lack of a Level 1 Trauma Center …

Published on December 23, 2015
Typical trauma room at Level I Trauma Center.

Typical trauma room at Level I Trauma Center.

Published on December 23, 2015
Rappers Nicki Minaj (L) and Meek Mill attend the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Rappers Nicki Minaj (L) and Meek Mill attend the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Published on December 23, 2015

Published on December 23, 2015

Published on December 23, 2015

Published on December 23, 2015

Published on December 23, 2015

Published on December 23, 2015

Published on December 23, 2015
Thornton Township Trustee Frank Zuccarelli last week endorsed Kim Foxx for Cook County State's Attorney.

Thornton Township Trustee Frank Zuccarelli last week endorsed Kim Foxx for Cook County State's Attorney.

Published on December 23, 2015
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez.

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez.

Published on December 23, 2015
Thornton Township Trustee Frank Zuccarelli (left) last week endorsed Kim Foxx (right) for Cook County State's Attorney.

Thornton Township Trustee Frank Zuccarelli (left) last week endorsed Kim Foxx (right) for Cook County State's Attorney.

Published on December 23, 2015
Martin Nesbitt, chairman of the Obama Foundation.

Martin Nesbitt, chairman of the Obama Foundation.

Published on December 23, 2015
Rendering of the Obama Presidential Center.

Rendering of the Obama Presidential Center.

Published on December 23, 2015
Gilda Patterson, 62, and her daughter, Glamour Valentine, 27, graduated last week from Chicago State University with about 200 other people.

Gilda Patterson, 62, and her daughter, Glamour Valentine, 27, graduated last week from Chicago State University with about 200 other people.

Published on December 23, 2015
Gilda Patterson, 62, and her daughter, Glamour Valentine, 27, graduated last week from Chicago State University.

Gilda Patterson, 62, and her daughter, Glamour Valentine, 27, graduated last week from Chicago State University.

Published on December 23, 2015
The South Side Community Art Center in Chicago.

The South Side Community Art Center in Chicago.

Published on December 23, 2015
The South Side Community Art Center in Chicago, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The South Side Community Art Center in Chicago, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Published on December 23, 2015
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that universities across Chicago are planning more than $2.5 billion in economic and community investments over the next three years that are expected to create more than 10,000 construction jobs. The University of Chicago anticipates approximately $750 million in capital projects in Hyde Park and Woodlawn through 2019, including a new north campus residence hall and new charter school.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that universities across Chicago are planning more than $2.5 billion in economic and community investments over the next three years that …

Published on December 23, 2015
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that universities across Chicago are planning more than $2.5 billion in economic and community investments over the next three years that are expected to create more than 10,000 construction jobs.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that universities across Chicago are planning more than $2.5 billion in economic and community investments over the next three years that …

Published on December 23, 2015
Hundreds of youngsters got free gifts at the "Christmas In the Wards at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. in Chicago.

Hundreds of youngsters got free gifts at the "Christmas In the Wards at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. in Chicago.

Published on December 23, 2015
Michelle Daniels and her son, Isaiah, 7, were among the hundreds attending Christmas In the Wards at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. in Chicago. Several needy youngsters, like Isaiah, received free gifts at the event.

Michelle Daniels and her son, Isaiah, 7, were among the hundreds attending Christmas In the Wards at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. in Chicago. …

Published on December 23, 2015