Mayor Rahm Emanuel poses with students and elected official at the 95th Street Redline opening this past weekend. Photo credit: F.H. Paschen

Mayor Rahm Emanuel poses with students and elected official at the 95th Street Redline opening this past weekend. Photo credit: F.H. Paschen

Published on April 18, 2018
I Am Abel Foundation (IAAF), founded by Dr. LaMenta Conway (pictured), is hosting their annual conference and gala on April 21 in the Searle Conference Center on the fifth floor of the Rush University Medical Center. Photo: Provided by I am Abel Foundation

I Am Abel Foundation (IAAF), founded by Dr. LaMenta Conway (pictured), is hosting their annual conference and gala on April 21 in the Searle Conference …

Published on April 18, 2018
On July 22, 2012, Darren B. Easterling was shot and killed in Park Forest. His mother, Lisa Daniels (pictured), somehow found a way to heal from this tragedy and forgive the young man who took her son’s life. Now, almost six years later, Daniels is developing a program to help people navigate the healing process after experiencing the loss of a loved one.Photo: Provided by Lisa Daniels

On July 22, 2012, Darren B. Easterling was shot and killed in Park Forest. His mother, Lisa Daniels (pictured), somehow found a way to heal …

Published on April 18, 2018
Mike Schultz’s Gold Medal Edition Kellogg’s® Corn Flakes® Box.

Mike Schultz’s Gold Medal Edition Kellogg’s® Corn Flakes® Box.

Published on April 18, 2018
Jennifer Lopez (PRNewsfoto/Inglot Cosmetics)

Jennifer Lopez (PRNewsfoto/Inglot Cosmetics)

Published on April 18, 2018
Golden Apple, a leading Illinois nonprofit committed to developing great teachers, recently surprised Gregory Jones, principal of Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, with the Stanley C. Golder Leadership Award. Kenwood Academy is a public 4–year high school located in the Hyde Park–Kenwood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago.

Golden Apple, a leading Illinois nonprofit committed to developing great teachers, recently surprised Gregory Jones, principal of Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, with the …

Published on April 18, 2018
On April 22 the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will hold their annual memorial service at the Confederate Mound in Oak Woods Cemetery honoring Confederate soldiers. The group will be met by Smash White Supremacy (SWS), an organization that has been mobilizing to call for the removal of the monument that stands at the helm of the confederate mound.

On April 22 the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will hold their annual memorial service at the Confederate Mound in Oak Woods Cemetery honoring Confederate …

Published on April 18, 2018
Dr. Kim Brasfield-Carpenter, also known as “Dr. BC,” has been chosen from a field of more than 30 applicants as the new principal of Roosevelt Elementary and Roosevelt Junior High Schools in Dolton, effective July 1, 2018.

Dr. Kim Brasfield-Carpenter, also known as “Dr. BC,” has been chosen from a field of more than 30 applicants as the new principal of Roosevelt …

Published on April 18, 2018
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs (pictured) will host an auction preview from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on April 19 at the James R. Thompson Center. The preview will allow the public to view items before the live auction, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 12 at the Chicago Plumbers Local 130 Union Hall in Chicago.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs (pictured) will host an auction preview from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on April 19 at the James R. Thompson Center. The …

Published on April 18, 2018
The Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network has been holding emotional wellness workshops on Tuesday nights throughout the month of April. The final workshop of this series will provide information on understanding alcohol and substance use and abuse. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. on April 24th at the Hudson Academy Foundation in Robbins.

The Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network has been holding emotional wellness workshops on Tuesday nights throughout the month of April. The final workshop of this series …

Published on April 18, 2018
The Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago (YWLCS) recently hosted their annual Girl Power Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago. The event celebrated the accomplishments of YWLCS students and featured a panel discussion to accentuate the need for more women in government, STEM fields, and the workplace in general. Photo: Young Women’s Leadership Charter School

The Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago (YWLCS) recently hosted their annual Girl Power Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago. The event celebrated the accomplishments …

Published on April 18, 2018
South Suburban PADS is organizing throughout the South Suburbs for their annual spring fundraising initiative, TAG Days. TAG Days are used to raise money to support the organizations programs that work to prevent homelessness in the area. The next TAG Day will be held on April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walt’s Food Center in Homewood.

South Suburban PADS is organizing throughout the South Suburbs for their annual spring fundraising initiative, TAG Days. TAG Days are used to raise money to …

Published on April 18, 2018