Stepper’s event host Ken Bedford presents award to Thornton Township President Frank M. Zuccarelli. Accepting the award on Mr. Zuccarelli’s behalf is Thornton Township Trustee Gerald “Jerry” Jones. Pictured: Ken Bedford (Host) (left) and Thornton Township Trustee Gerald “Jerry” Jones (right). Photo provided by Ken Bedford.

Stepper’s event host Ken Bedford presents award to Thornton Township President Frank M. Zuccarelli. Accepting the award on Mr. Zuccarelli’s behalf is Thornton Township Trustee …

Published on July 25, 2018
Alderman Roderick Sawyer and Ahmad Elkhatib, owner of A&S Beverages, recently rode Uber Jump bikes at Dining on the 5, a community engagement effort currently happening on 75th Street in Chatham.

Alderman Roderick Sawyer and Ahmad Elkhatib, owner of A&S Beverages, recently rode Uber Jump bikes at Dining on the 5, a community engagement effort currently …

Published on July 25, 2018
Jan Ton, pictured, a Dutch immigrant settled on the far south side of Chicago near the Little Calumet River where he worked as a farmer and an abolitionist helping escaped slaves on their journey to freedom.

Jan Ton, pictured, a Dutch immigrant settled on the far south side of Chicago near the Little Calumet River where he worked as a farmer …

Published on July 25, 2018
Jacqueline Collins Photo Credit: Author Daniel X. O’Neil

Jacqueline Collins Photo Credit: Author Daniel X. O’Neil

Published on July 25, 2018
Anthony Flynn

Anthony Flynn

Published on July 25, 2018
Moussa Soumbounou

Moussa Soumbounou

Published on July 25, 2018
The South Suburban Humane Society is currently in the midst of their second annual Dogs on Parade fundraiser. Seventeen dogs were painted this year by community businesses, organizations, and residents to display throughout the Village of Flossmoor from now until September. Photo Credit: South Suburban Humane Society

The South Suburban Humane Society is currently in the midst of their second annual Dogs on Parade fundraiser. Seventeen dogs were painted this year by …

Published on July 25, 2018
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly recently invited Taylor Ausley, a local high school student who won the Congressional Art Competition in Illinois’s second district, to come to Washington D.C. and see her winning artwork at the U.S. Capital where it will hang for the next year. Photo Credit: Provided by the office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly recently invited Taylor Ausley, a local high school student who won the Congressional Art Competition in Illinois’s second district, to come …

Published on July 25, 2018

Published on July 25, 2018
Chicago Public Schools recently released a proposed $1 billion budget and capital plan for the 2019 fiscal year. Following the release of the proposed spending plan, a series of public hearings were held. A public hearing at Kennedy King College brought up concerns about favoritism in the city, outdated facilities assessments, and whether or not the schools with the greatest needs are going to see investment through this plan. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Chicago Public Schools recently released a proposed $1 billion budget and capital plan for the 2019 fiscal year. Following the release of the proposed spending …

Published on July 25, 2018
Longtime Austin resident and community activist, George Lawson, was recently awarded the 2018 Torch-Bearer Award from Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run due to his commitment to community service for over 50 years. Photo Credit: Austin Green Team

Longtime Austin resident and community activist, George Lawson, was recently awarded the 2018 Torch-Bearer Award from Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run due to his commitment …

Published on July 25, 2018
Massage Envy Disrupts the Wellness Category with First-of-its-Kind Body Care Offering, CyMe™ Boost

Massage Envy Disrupts the Wellness Category with First-of-its-Kind Body Care Offering, CyMe™ Boost

Published on July 25, 2018