The 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival will headline some of the top performers in the jazz world starting on Labor Day weekend, which is August 31 through Sept. 3, 2017 in Millennium Park and at the Chicago Cultural Center, located at 78 E. Washington St. On Saturday, Sept 2., there will be a grand performance in honor of the one and only Ella Fitzgerald (pictured), who performed at the festival in 1981. This particular showcase will feature the likes of Brad Williams Trio, Sheila Jordan, Dee Alexander, Frieda Lee, Spider SaloŠ and Paul Mariano, according to the city of Chicago. Photo by William P. Gottlieb

The 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival will headline some of the top performers in the jazz world starting on Labor Day weekend, which is August …

Published on June 7, 2017
The Chicago Cultural Affairs and Special Events Department recently hosted its second Chicago House Party at Millennium Park, located at 201 E. Randolph St. Program Manager David Chavez, said the 2017 House Party was formed to honor the late Franky Knuckles, who was known as the founder of House Music. Knuckles, who died in March of 2014, began playing House Music in the mid-1970’s in a nightclub called the Warehouse. In his honor, the 2017 House Party list of showcases included major names like International Producer Julius The Mad Thinker, Producer DJ Anthony Nicholson, Global Producer Terry Hunter and more. Photo by Christopher Shuttlesworth

The Chicago Cultural Affairs and Special Events Department recently hosted its second Chicago House Party at Millennium Park, located at 201 E. Randolph St. Program …

Published on June 7, 2017
World Renowned Recording Artist Nicole Henry has traveled and performed in over 15 countries Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris and more. Henry, who has also appeared in commercials in Miami Florida, said she feels that studying acting at the University of Miami (2000) helped her realize that acting has physiologically supported her musical performances throughout her professional career. She said it is very hard to balance both careers, but Henry said she is fortunate to be able to be a part of both worlds with the help of her assistants. Photo Courtesy of Nicole Henry

World Renowned Recording Artist Nicole Henry has traveled and performed in over 15 countries Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris and more. Henry, who has also appeared …

Published on June 7, 2017
Former President Barack Obama joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, recently to discuss how young people can become better democratic leaders and serve local and global communities. According to an Obama press release, a group of young people from Mannheim, Germany traveled to Chicago through a Kirchentagrelated program in 2017, and met with young adults from the Trinity United Church of Christ on the South Side of Chicago. These selected youth learned about each other’s respective cultures and developed a musical, which was performed during the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo by Pete Souza

Former President Barack Obama joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, recently to discuss how young people can become better …

Published on June 7, 2017
Maxine Daniels says that she’s proud to be an “Airbnb: Experience” host, bringing the Harlem she knows and loves within reach of millions of Airbnb travelers. (Liz Morrison)

Maxine Daniels says that she’s proud to be an “Airbnb: Experience” host, bringing the Harlem she knows and loves within reach of millions of Airbnb …

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Chance The Rapper is shown performing in 2014. He among several other artists are scheduled to perform during the 2017 Essence Festival. Friday’s starting lineup at the festival will include: Diana Ross, John Legend, India Arie, PJ Morton and Kelly Price. The following night, there will be a special performance by Chaka Chan, and Jill Scott along with Monica will lead the way and set the crowd up for new artists such as Teyana Taylor and Jhene Aiko. Capping oŠ the showcase will be influential rap artists like Chance The Rapper, BJ the Chicago Kid, Master P, Solange, Chloe x Halle, XSCAPE and more. Photo by: Jgfink

Chance The Rapper is shown performing in 2014. He among several other artists are scheduled to perform during the 2017 Essence Festival. Friday’s starting lineup …

Published on June 7, 2017
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honor Teri Campbell, R.N., B.S.N., C.F.R.N., a nurse with the University of Chicago Air Medical Network (UCAN), with a special pediatric Clinical Excellence Award for her contributions to childhood care

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honor Teri Campbell, R.N., B.S.N., C.F.R.N., a nurse …

Published on June 7, 2017

Published on June 7, 2017

Published on June 7, 2017