Published on May 2, 2018
Dr. Mildred C. Harris (center), founder and CEO of God First Ministries, recently held her annual Prayer Breakfast at the Chicago Hilton, where she presented several Distinguished Leader Awards and four financial scholarships

Dr. Mildred C. Harris (center), founder and CEO of God First Ministries, recently held her annual Prayer Breakfast at the Chicago Hilton, where she presented …

Published on May 2, 2018
PUSH Excel, the educational arm of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founded by Rev. Jessie Jackson Sr., recently held their Spring Oratorical Competition at 930 E. 50th St., the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s national headquarters, to showcase students who are practicing public speaking as part of their Oratorical program. Photo: Thomas McIntosh/PUSH Excel

PUSH Excel, the educational arm of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founded by Rev. Jessie Jackson Sr., recently held their Spring Oratorical Competition at 930 E. …

Published on May 2, 2018
PRNewsfoto/RICH by Rick Ross)

PRNewsfoto/RICH by Rick Ross)

Published on May 2, 2018
Residents of Chicago’s Eighth Ward recently gathered outside the office of their alderman, Michelle Harris, to protest a new senior housing development, the Montclare Senior Residences of Calumet Heights, that she is pushing for at the corner of 94th St. and Stony Island Avenue.

Residents of Chicago’s Eighth Ward recently gathered outside the office of their alderman, Michelle Harris, to protest a new senior housing development, the Montclare Senior …

Published on May 2, 2018
Marcus King, senior community outreach administrator for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) signs off on community service hours for one of Aurora University’s criminal justice students who participated in a recent IDOC Summit of Health. The summit sought to engage parolees in the reentry process by connecting them to health providers who discussed resources in the community.

Marcus King, senior community outreach administrator for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) signs off on community service hours for one of Aurora University’s criminal …

Published on May 2, 2018
The deadline to apply for the South East Chicago Commission’s (SECC) Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program is quickly approaching. Community groups and organizations from Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park, and Woodlawn are encouraged to submit their proposals for funding to support their various projects by May 14. Photo: SECC

The deadline to apply for the South East Chicago Commission’s (SECC) Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program is quickly approaching. Community groups and organizations from Hyde Park, …

Published on May 2, 2018
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) recently celebrated DNA Days with a week of special activities and experiences that exposed visitors to genetic science. This year’s series of events was extra special because it also celebrated the 15 year anniversary of the successful completion of the Human Genome Project. Photo: JB Spector/Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) recently celebrated DNA Days with a week of special activities and experiences that exposed visitors to genetic science. …

Published on May 2, 2018
Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States.

Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States.

Published on May 2, 2018
Crain’s Chicago Business is wrapping up their celebration of Small Business Week which began April 30 and will conclude on May 5. A variety of events and workshops relating to owning and operating a small business have been taking place across the city.

Crain’s Chicago Business is wrapping up their celebration of Small Business Week which began April 30 and will conclude on May 5. A variety of …

Published on May 2, 2018
Advocate Trinity Hospital celebrated National Volunteer Week on April 18 by honoring the hospital’s 55 volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

Advocate Trinity Hospital celebrated National Volunteer Week on April 18 by honoring the hospital’s 55 volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

Published on May 2, 2018
The Adult Education program is in full swing at South Suburban College and has already graduated 60 students with their high school equivalencies this school year. The program offers a variety of courses for adults seeking a high school diploma or GED, adults with skill levels below a ninth-grade level, and English as a Second Language classes.

The Adult Education program is in full swing at South Suburban College and has already graduated 60 students with their high school equivalencies this school …

Published on May 2, 2018