Carlos Nelson, who is the Executive Director of Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), said Auburn Gresham Healthy LifeStyle redevelopment project will help provide a living wage and bring major business opportunities to the community. The Build on 79th Street Jazz & Champagne Reception held recently, provided an opportunity to purchase a commemorative engraved plated brick that will be permanently affixed to the project’s atrium. Photo Courtesy of Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC).

Carlos Nelson, who is the Executive Director of Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), said Auburn Gresham Healthy LifeStyle redevelopment project will help provide a living …

Published on May 10, 2017
State Sen. Jacqueline Collins

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins

Published on May 10, 2017
Former President of Instituto del Progreso Latino, Juan Salgado, began his first day as the Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) with a press conference on May 1, 2017 at Kennedy-King College, located on 740 West 63rd St. Salgado, who has served the community for more than 20 years, said he plans to keep the 90,000 enrolled college-students as his first priority and show Chicago that CCC is a powerful institution filled with exceptional students and experiences.

Former President of Instituto del Progreso Latino, Juan Salgado, began his first day as the Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) with a press …

Published on May 10, 2017
Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, creators of the award winning film Moonlight, and the movie’s cast, crew and producers were recently honored in Miami.

Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, creators of the award winning film Moonlight, and the movie’s cast, crew and producers were recently honored in Miami.

Published on May 10, 2017
Cordnesha Mosby.left and Stephanie Jones, a certified personal trainer and group fitness coach at Boom Shock (right).

Cordnesha Mosby.left and Stephanie Jones, a certified personal trainer and group fitness coach at Boom Shock (right).

Published on May 10, 2017
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a community event on May 3, 2017 at the South Shore Cultural Center, located on 7059 South Shore Dr., where Obama discussed the vision for the Obama Presidential Center, which will be created on the grounds of Jackson Park by the year 2021. Photo by Christopher Shuttlesworth

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a community event on May 3, 2017 at the South Shore Cultural Center, located on …

Published on May 10, 2017
8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris

8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris

Published on May 10, 2017
South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days for children.

South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days for children.

Published on May 10, 2017
Violinists AidenSinclair and Ari, have been playing the violin since they were five years old. The two brothers played various musical selections at the Chicago Public Library’s Poetry Month at Harold Washington Library on April 29, 2017. Photo by Christopher Shuttlesworth

Violinists AidenSinclair and Ari, have been playing the violin since they were five years old. The two brothers played various musical selections at the Chicago …

Published on May 10, 2017
Reggae/Cultural artist Capleton, Roots Reggae entertainer Queen Ifrica, Gospel legends The Tommies Reunion with Darius Brooks and acclaimed Gospel singer/dj Minister Marion Hall (formerly Dancehall Queen Lady Saw) are among the entertainers scheduled to perform at the 25th annual International Festival of Life. The full line-up will be announced at a later date.

Reggae/Cultural artist Capleton, Roots Reggae entertainer Queen Ifrica, Gospel legends The Tommies Reunion with Darius Brooks and acclaimed Gospel singer/dj Minister Marion Hall (formerly Dancehall …

Published on May 10, 2017