Challenged by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch defends President Barack Obama's decision to shelter millions of immigrants from deportation though they live in the country illegally but she said they have no right to citizenship under the law, as she testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 during her confirmation hearing before the committee. Lynch made her remarks in the opening moments of a hearing into her appointment as the nation's first black female attorney general. It is the first confirmation proceeding since Republicans took control of the Senate this month. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Challenged by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch defends President Barack Obama's decision to shelter millions of immigrants …

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At Ombudsman Chicago South's (OCS), 6057 S. Western Ave., celebratory breakfast last week, WGN-TV reporter Courtney Gousman asked OCS student Baron Bass about his life and how he came to be a student at OCS. Ombudsman Chicago South is a Chicago Options School program that specializes in providing academic assistance to youth who are seeking their high school diploma.

At Ombudsman Chicago South's (OCS), 6057 S. Western Ave., celebratory breakfast last week, WGN-TV reporter Courtney Gousman asked OCS student Baron Bass about his life …

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Bob Mariano, chairman and CEO of Roundy’s, Inc., owner of the Mariano’s grocery store chains, pictured center, are joined by Ald. Will Burns, (4th Ward) and Pat Dowell, (3rd Ward) for a ground breaking ceremony for the new Mariano’s store at 39th Street and King Dr.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Bob Mariano, chairman and CEO of Roundy’s, Inc., owner of the Mariano’s grocery store chains, pictured center, are joined by Ald. …

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Dr. Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D, President and CEO, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hold a check from the City of Chicago Employee Campaign for $150,000 that was donated to UNCF during the organization’s Inaugural Mayor's Luncheon.

Dr. Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D, President and CEO, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hold a check from the City of …

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Laura Helmuth, Market Manager for Business Banking, Chase Bank Chicago; Melinda Kelly, Executive Dir. Chatham Business Association; Ill. Sen. Donne Trotter; Andrea Townson, owner of Dat Donuts; Michael McDonald, Gen. Manager, Dat Donuts, 82nd and Cottage Grove location; Ill. State Rep., Elgie Sims, Jr. (Dist.-34th); Chicago Ald. Michelle Harris, (8th Ward); and Darryl Townson, owner of Dat Donuts, pose for pictures Jan. 23, 2015, during the presentation of a $150,000 Chase Bank, Mission Main Street Grants program check.

Laura Helmuth, Market Manager for Business Banking, Chase Bank Chicago; Melinda Kelly, Executive Dir. Chatham Business Association; Ill. Sen. Donne Trotter; Andrea Townson, owner of …

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On Jan. 24, 2015, community members met in the basement of Greater Institutional A.M.E. Church, 7800 S. Indiana Ave., to address issues they had with Nuway Community Services Methadone Clinic, 110 E. 79th St.

On Jan. 24, 2015, community members met in the basement of Greater Institutional A.M.E. Church, 7800 S. Indiana Ave., to address issues they had with …

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Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th Ward) recently facilitated a community hearing at Greater Institutional A.M.E. Church, 7800 S. Indiana Ave., concerning the alleged public disturbances by clients of Nuway Community Services Methadone Clinic, 110 E. 79th St.

Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th Ward) recently facilitated a community hearing at Greater Institutional A.M.E. Church, 7800 S. Indiana Ave., concerning the alleged public disturbances by …

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NPR correspondent, Cheryl Corley posed questions to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and candidates in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor during the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance, Mayoral Candidates forum held Sat. Jan. 24 at Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St.

NPR correspondent, Cheryl Corley posed questions to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and candidates in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor during the Chicago Women …

Published on January 28, 2015