• April 6th 2026
  • 53.0°F
  • Login

  • Entertainment
  • Gallery
  • Local News
  • Community Focus
  • Fashion
  • Business
  • Public Notices
  • Black Experience
  • Podcasts
Sonjai Williams

Sonjai Williams

Published on September 19, 2018

The Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC) will host its annual benefit luncheon on Oct. 12 and Breana Brown (pictured), a former GCYC student, will be a featured speaker at the event. Brown credits her childhood mentors from the GCYC with providing her the support she needed to attend and complete college. Photo
Credit: Gary Comer Youth Center/Jasmin Shah

The Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC) will host its annual benefit luncheon on Oct. 12 and Breana Brown (pictured), a former GCYC student, will be …

Published on September 19, 2018

Left to right: Chicago Football Classic Founder Larry Huggins, Darren Benton, Walgreens, Chicago Football Classic Founder Everett Rand and Andre Pattillo, Director of Athletics, Morehouse College.

Left to right: Chicago Football Classic Founder Larry Huggins, Darren Benton, Walgreens, Chicago Football Classic Founder Everett Rand and Andre Pattillo, Director of Athletics, Morehouse …

Published on September 19, 2018

NaturallyCurly co-founder, Michelle Breyer (L) and recording artist Amara La Negra (R) seen at NaturallyCurly presents Texture On The Runway powered by Sally Beauty in New York City. (PRNewsfoto/NaturallyCurly

NaturallyCurly co-founder, Michelle Breyer (L) and recording artist Amara La Negra (R) seen at NaturallyCurly presents Texture On The Runway powered by Sally Beauty in …

Published on September 19, 2018

Over the weekend, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual fall festival which is now known as the Fall Forward Festival. Photo Credit: Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

Over the weekend, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual fall festival which is now known as the Fall Forward Festival. Photo Credit: …

Published on September 19, 2018

A National Medicare Education Week (NMEW) Seminar will be held at the Illinois Eye Institute, 3241 S. Michigan Ave., on Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. as part of NMEW. The free educational seminar, hosted by UnitedHealthcare, is meant to help aging Chicagoans better understand their coverage options going into the annual enrollment period that begins in October. Photo Credit: UnitedHealthcare

A National Medicare Education Week (NMEW) Seminar will be held at the Illinois Eye Institute, 3241 S. Michigan Ave., on Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. …

Published on September 19, 2018

The Shedd Aquarium is offering free admission for Illinois residents now through the end of the month and the Free Day incentive has also been extended to special after-hours events that take place most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez

The Shedd Aquarium is offering free admission for Illinois residents now through the end of the month and the Free Day incentive has also been …

Published on September 19, 2018

Laila Ali Photo by: Gage Skidmore

Laila Ali Photo by: Gage Skidmore

Published on September 19, 2018

Local film-maker, Don Howze, pictured with his wife, Daina Howze, produced “Whole Foods Englewood, Changing Chicago’s Food Desert,” a 30-minute documentary film that is being sold on Amazon at www.amazon.com/shop/dvideo79productions. Photo Credit: Provided by Don Howze

Local film-maker, Don Howze, pictured with his wife, Daina Howze, produced “Whole Foods Englewood, Changing Chicago’s Food Desert,” a 30-minute documentary film that is being …

Published on September 19, 2018

Starting this year Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, a CPS selective enrollment high school in Pullman, will partner with the Schuler Scholar Program which will provide free on-site programming that will encourage academic success and open doors to colleges around the country for students. Photo Credit: Schuler Scholar Program

Starting this year Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, a CPS selective enrollment high school in Pullman, will partner with the Schuler Scholar Program which will …

Published on September 19, 2018

Workshop Wednesdays, launched recently at South Suburban College’s Career Development and Job Center offer an opportunity to get help with a number of career-related topics such as resume writing, creating cover
letters and how to dress for success.

Workshop Wednesdays, launched recently at South Suburban College’s Career Development and Job Center offer an opportunity to get help with a number of career-related topics …

Published on September 19, 2018

  • Community Focus
  • Local News
  • Fashion
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • National News
  • About us
  • Advertise
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Podcasts

    The Citizen

    8741 S Greenwood Ave
    Suite 107
    Chicago, IL 60619
    (773) 783-1251

    Advertising Request: advertising@citizennewspapergroup.com

    Editorial Submissions: editorial@citizennewspapergroup.com
    Bookmark and Share
Follow on
  • Terms of Use.
  • Privacy Policy.
  • Sitemap

© 2026 The Citizen Newspaper Group, All Rights Reserved.