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Driehaus Museum Exterior, Photograph by Alexander Vertikoff, © The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 2014.

Driehaus Museum Exterior, Photograph by Alexander Vertikoff, © The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 2014.

Published on September 26, 2018

Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle (pictured), recently announced that she would be joining the race for Mayor of Chicago. Photo Credit: Daniel X. O’Neil

Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle (pictured), recently announced that she would be joining the race for Mayor of Chicago. Photo Credit: Daniel X. O’Neil

Published on September 26, 2018

The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel (pictured), along with several Alderman, recently approved the creation of the Resilient Families Task Force to analyze current strategies and recommend new ways to reduce the number Chicago families that are living in poverty.

The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel (pictured), along with several Alderman, recently approved the creation of the Resilient Families Task Force to analyze current strategies …

Published on September 26, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Published on September 26, 2018

Dr. Dana Canuso, owner of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet, accepts the "2018 Best Product in Healthcare" award presented by Drug Store News and ECRM/RangeMe. Dr. Canuso is a podiatrist in New Jersey and is often seen as an expert on television, radio and in national print media.

Dr. Dana Canuso, owner of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet, accepts the "2018 Best Product in Healthcare" award presented by Drug Store News and ECRM/RangeMe. …

Published on September 26, 2018

The True Star Foundation is hosting a fundraiser on Oct. 4 and 6 p.m. at the Leo Burnett offices to celebrate to organization’s 14 years of operation and their transition from print media to digital media. Photo Credit: Provided by True Star

The True Star Foundation is hosting a fundraiser on Oct. 4 and 6 p.m. at the Leo Burnett offices to celebrate to organization’s 14 years …

Published on September 26, 2018

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 7,200 square-foot, Art Deco, state-of-the-art theater and lounge complete with secret doors, elegant performance areas and a magic bar – all dedicated to the art of sleight of hand, prestidigitation and Chicago's contribution to the magical arts.

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 7,200 square-foot, Art Deco, state-of-the-art theater and lounge complete with secret doors, elegant performance areas and a magic bar – …

Published on September 26, 2018

The sixth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Thursday evening at the Omni Louisville Hotel. In this photo, Muhammad Ali is pictured in 1967.

The sixth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Thursday evening at the Omni Louisville Hotel. In this photo, Muhammad Ali is pictured in …

Published on September 26, 2018

The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is once again hosting the Turn Two For Youth sports drive across Chicago’s south suburbs. From now until Oct. 8, gently used baseball equipment can be dropped off at several locations and from there, it will make it’s way across the world to active kids in need.

The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is once again hosting the Turn Two For Youth sports drive across Chicago’s south suburbs. From now until …

Published on September 26, 2018

During the How To Festival at the Lansing Public Library, 27 different topics or hobbies were covered including sessions on hair braiding and how to take better photos on a cell phone. Photo Credit: Lansing Public Library/Daniel Cuthbert

During the How To Festival at the Lansing Public Library, 27 different topics or hobbies were covered including sessions on hair braiding and how to …

Published on September 26, 2018

The Chicago Urban League recently hosted the Jobs and Justice Town Hall to discuss H. R. 5785, a house bill better known as the Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, which was introduced by the Congressional Black Caucus in May. Photo Credit: Provided by the Chicago Urban League

The Chicago Urban League recently hosted the Jobs and Justice Town Hall to discuss H. R. 5785, a house bill better known as the Jobs …

Published on September 26, 2018

The Cook County Land Bank Authority has issued a Request For Proposal that calls for the renovation of the 94-year-old Washington Park National Bank Building (pictured) located at the corner of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. Photo Credit: Provided by the Cook County Land Bank Authority

The Cook County Land Bank Authority has issued a Request For Proposal that calls for the renovation of the 94-year-old Washington Park National Bank Building …

Published on September 26, 2018

Leonard Lucas (pictured), better known by his stage name Baba Griot, was recently honored at the second annual National Spoken Word Awards with the 2018 Living Legend Award. Baba Griot was honored for his five decades of writing and reciting poetry along with mentoring young poets. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Leonard Lucas (pictured), better known by his stage name Baba Griot, was recently honored at the second annual National Spoken Word Awards with the 2018 …

Published on September 26, 2018

Founded by award-winning filmmaker Yvonne Welbon, the Sisters In Cinema Media Arts Center will be based in the South Shore neighborhood where Welbon grew up.

Founded by award-winning filmmaker Yvonne Welbon, the Sisters In Cinema Media Arts Center will be based in the South Shore neighborhood where Welbon grew up.

Published on September 26, 2018

Published on September 26, 2018

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