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Joined by civil rights leaders, students, and educators, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), at the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Library in Washington, D.C.

Joined by civil rights leaders, students, and educators, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), …

Published on September 16, 2015

Englewood natives Bowen and Claybourne, performed as a part of a 4 woman collective called “The Rapper Chicks” last weekend at Chicago's Riot Fest.

Englewood natives Bowen and Claybourne, performed as a part of a 4 woman collective called “The Rapper Chicks” last weekend at Chicago's Riot Fest.

Published on September 16, 2015

Englewood natives Fluffy and Psalm One.

Englewood natives Fluffy and Psalm One.

Published on September 16, 2015

County Commissioner Richard Boykin (Dist.-1st) says he is staying out of the Senate race in Illinois.

County Commissioner Richard Boykin (Dist.-1st) says he is staying out of the Senate race in Illinois.

Published on September 16, 2015

Division Street Bridge in Blue Island, Ill.

Division Street Bridge in Blue Island, Ill.

Published on September 16, 2015

An area in Riverdale, Ill. was blocked by police tape. Four bodies were found in the garage of a residence.

An area in Riverdale, Ill. was blocked by police tape. Four bodies were found in the garage of a residence.

Published on September 16, 2015

William Sykes said he was shocked to learn about four bodies found at his neighbor's garage on the 13900 block of South Dearborn in Riverdale, Ill.

William Sykes said he was shocked to learn about four bodies found at his neighbor's garage on the 13900 block of South Dearborn in Riverdale, …

Published on September 16, 2015

Noted Chicago historians Timuel Black and Christopher Reed say blacks are suffering now more than ever. The two retired educators made their grim statements at a black history conference at Chicago State University.

Noted Chicago historians Timuel Black and Christopher Reed say blacks are suffering now more than ever. The two retired educators made their grim statements at …

Published on September 16, 2015

Activist Tio Hardiman is challenging U.S.Rep. Bobby Rush (Dist.-1st) for Congress.

Activist Tio Hardiman is challenging U.S.Rep. Bobby Rush (Dist.-1st) for Congress.

Published on September 16, 2015

A $40 million trauma center will be added to Holy Cross Hospital, 2701 W. 68th St. in Chicago.

A $40 million trauma center will be added to Holy Cross Hospital, 2701 W. 68th St. in Chicago.

Published on September 16, 2015

Ahmad Bradshaw starts as quarterback for the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Ahmad Bradshaw starts as quarterback for the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Published on September 16, 2015

Army West Point quarterback, Ahmad Bradshaw.

Army West Point quarterback, Ahmad Bradshaw.

Published on September 16, 2015

Protesters hold a prayer vigil last week outside President Barack Obama's home in the Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago. The group wants a high school specializing in science.

Protesters hold a prayer vigil last week outside President Barack Obama's home in the Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago. The group wants a high school specializing …

Published on September 16, 2015

Protesters march from Dyett High School to President Barack Obama's home in the Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago to attempt to get support for a school that specializes in science.

Protesters march from Dyett High School to President Barack Obama's home in the Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago to attempt to get support for a school …

Published on September 16, 2015

James Blake

James Blake

Published on September 16, 2015

Sen. Trotter released a statement: 
“Now, more than ever, Illinois needs to lead the country in pushing for the use of body cameras by officers. Reforming law enforcement practices will go a long way in reducing the distrust between the public and the police.”

Sen. Trotter released a statement: “Now, more than ever, Illinois needs to lead the country in pushing for the use of body cameras by officers. …

Published on September 16, 2015

Chicago Police Department

Chicago Police Department

Published on September 16, 2015

Chicago Police Department Supt. Garry McCarthy makes a plea to the public to come forth with information about a toddler's remains that were found in the Garfield Park lagoon in Chicago.

Chicago Police Department Supt. Garry McCarthy makes a plea to the public to come forth with information about a toddler's remains that were found in …

Published on September 16, 2015

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