President Barack Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden and gun violence victims, wipes tears from his cheek on Tuesday during a speech in the East Room of the White House.

President Barack Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden and gun violence victims, wipes tears from his cheek on Tuesday during a speech in the …

Published on January 6, 2016
On Dec. 9, Ill. State Rep. La Shawn Ford (Dist.-8th), a democrat, introduced a bill that could give voters the power to remove the mayor of the city of Chicago. Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner, a republican, said at a press conference on Monday that he would sign that bill.

On Dec. 9, Ill. State Rep. La Shawn Ford (Dist.-8th), a democrat, introduced a bill that could give voters the power to remove the mayor …

Published on January 6, 2016
Tio Hardiman

Tio Hardiman

Published on January 6, 2016
Dr. Rabiah Mayas, Director of Science, Black Creativity, Museum of Science and Industry.

Dr. Rabiah Mayas, Director of Science, Black Creativity, Museum of Science and Industry.

Published on January 6, 2016
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Monday, January 18—join the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago to celebrate Black Creativity Family Day! These events are included in Museum Entry—which is also free to Illinois residents on this day.

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Monday, January 18—join the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago to celebrate Black Creativity Family Day! These events are included …

Published on January 6, 2016
Singer Natalie Cole attends the 21st annual Race to Erase MS gala in Los Angeles on May 2, 2014.

Singer Natalie Cole attends the 21st annual Race to Erase MS gala in Los Angeles on May 2, 2014.

Published on January 6, 2016
L-R Congressman Danny Davis (Dist.-7) and Ald. Jason Ervin (Ward-28th) endorsed incumbent Dorothy Brown for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk at a press conference on Chicago’s west side on January 3, 2016.

L-R Congressman Danny Davis (Dist.-7) and Ald. Jason Ervin (Ward-28th) endorsed incumbent Dorothy Brown for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk at a press conference on …

Published on January 6, 2016
Before leading Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), Fairley worked for the Chicago’s Office of the Inspector General as First Deputy Inspector General and General Counsel.

Before leading Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), Fairley worked for the Chicago’s Office of the Inspector General as First Deputy Inspector General and General Counsel.

Published on January 6, 2016
Sharon Fairley, Chief Administrator, Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) speaks during a press conference on reforming her office as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel listens in.

Sharon Fairley, Chief Administrator, Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) speaks during a press conference on reforming her office as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel listens in.

Published on January 6, 2016