Samuel Wheeler, Ph.D. is the tenth state historian in Illinois History

Samuel Wheeler, Ph.D. is the tenth state historian in Illinois History

Published on August 22, 2018
Queen of Soul, Aretha Louise Franklin (pictured in 1967), died on Aug. 16 at the age of 76 after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. The 18-time Grammy Award winner passed away at her home in Detroit with her family and loved ones by her side. Photo Credit: Atlantic Records.

Queen of Soul, Aretha Louise Franklin (pictured in 1967), died on Aug. 16 at the age of 76 after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. The 18-time …

Published on August 22, 2018
The Fiesta Wrap from Moon Meals, Inc. is a vegan burrito that recently became available in the grab-and-go section of 187 Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Moon Meals was founded by LaForce Baker (pictured) who created the Fiesta Wrap to be a fast, affordable, and healthy food option for people. Photo Credit: Moon Meals

The Fiesta Wrap from Moon Meals, Inc. is a vegan burrito that recently became available in the grab-and-go section of 187 Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois, …

Published on August 22, 2018
Andrea Wise, Owner of Ascend & Founder of Andrea Wise Lifestyle

Andrea Wise, Owner of Ascend & Founder of Andrea Wise Lifestyle

Published on August 22, 2018
100 select students from Cook County School District 130 and Posen Robbins School District 143.5 received $100 each to buy anything and everything they needed including school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, and new shoes to start the school year off right. Photo Credit: Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network

100 select students from Cook County School District 130 and Posen Robbins School District 143.5 received $100 each to buy anything and everything they needed …

Published on August 22, 2018
Local high school student, Darius Sanders (pictured), is a three-time National Figure Roller Skating champion and is currently preparing to travel to Paris to compete in the 2018 World Roller Artistic Skating Championships. Photo Credit: Provided by Phillip Sanders

Local high school student, Darius Sanders (pictured), is a three-time National Figure Roller Skating champion and is currently preparing to travel to Paris to compete …

Published on August 22, 2018
Susana A. Mendoza

Susana A. Mendoza

Published on August 22, 2018
Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston, interim pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, recently hosted a press conference outside of the Chicago Mayor’s Office on the fifth floor of the Chicago’s City Hall building, 121 N. LaSalle St., to announce that he is organizing a shut down of the Kennedy Expressway entering and exiting O’hare International Airport on Sept. 3. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston, interim pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, recently hosted a press conference outside of the Chicago Mayor’s Office on the fifth …

Published on August 22, 2018
The Chicago Child Care Society recently hosted a Creative Writing Workshop with Patricia Frazier (pictured), Chicago’s National Youth Poet Laureate. The workshop gave participants of two CCCS young adult programs the opportunity to try their hand at creating poetry and performing spoken word. Photo Credit: Chicago Child Care Society

The Chicago Child Care Society recently hosted a Creative Writing Workshop with Patricia Frazier (pictured), Chicago’s National Youth Poet Laureate. The workshop gave participants of …

Published on August 22, 2018
Illinois State Representative LaShawn Ford, 8th House District

Illinois State Representative LaShawn Ford, 8th House District

Published on August 22, 2018