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Published on August 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019

Photo by Bill Scott

Photo by Bill Scott

Published on August 21, 2019

Baseball Hall of Famer Harold Baines.  Baines was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, July 21,2019.  Photo by Jerome Simmons.

Baseball Hall of Famer Harold Baines. Baines was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, July 21,2019. Photo by Jerome Simmons.

Published on August 21, 2019

Xfinity Team joins BHOF Harold Baines for a picture perfect souvenir photos

Xfinity Team joins BHOF Harold Baines for a picture perfect souvenir photos

Published on August 21, 2019

Young Fans of Baseball Hall of Famer Harold Baines signs autographs

Young Fans of Baseball Hall of Famer Harold Baines signs autographs

Published on August 21, 2019

Sydney Brown Park held a dedication cerrmony for new improvements to be performed on the Park.  Many Dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the improvements and to support the family of a Chatham resident and fallen firefighter.

Sydney Brown Park held a dedication cerrmony for new improvements to be performed on the Park. Many Dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the improvements …

Published on August 21, 2019

Signs lined the lawn bearing the names of Fallen Firefighters

Signs lined the lawn bearing the names of Fallen Firefighters

Published on August 21, 2019

Pictured from left to right Chicago Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Sandra Wortham, Commander Rahman Muhammad and Chief of Patrol Fred Waller.  Photo by Jerome Simmons

Pictured from left to right Chicago Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Sandra Wortham, Commander Rahman Muhammad and Chief of Patrol Fred Waller. Photo by Jerome Simmons

Published on August 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019

My Block, My Hood, My City recently hosted its inaugural 5K Community Race. Photo Credit: Provided by My Block, My Hood, My City

My Block, My Hood, My City recently hosted its inaugural 5K Community Race. Photo Credit: Provided by My Block, My Hood, My City

Published on August 21, 2019

Each year, the nonprofit Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation sponsors the 14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, and just like last year, legendary DJ Farley “Jack Master Funk” Keith will be playing house music from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 7. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Each year, the nonprofit Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation sponsors the 14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, and just like last year, legendary DJ Farley “Jack …

Published on August 21, 2019

Former Chicago Ald Joe Moore, moves to National Real Estate Company, Diliberto Real Estate Services, LLC, as National Director, Municipal Advisory Services.

Former Chicago Ald Joe Moore, moves to National Real Estate Company, Diliberto Real Estate Services, LLC, as National Director, Municipal Advisory Services.

Published on August 21, 2019

Carl West

Carl West

Published on August 21, 2019

Throughout the summer, neighborhoods across Chicago have been hosting weekly neighborhood basketball games through LISC Chicago’s Hoops in the Hood program. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Throughout the summer, neighborhoods across Chicago have been hosting weekly neighborhood basketball games through LISC Chicago’s Hoops in the Hood program. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Published on August 21, 2019

Amy Jordan (middle), manager of the driver license unit for the Illinois Department of
Healthcare & Family Services, joined state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-8th) (middle) at an
Aug. 17, 2019 community meeting in Austin to help fathers get their driver’s licenses reinstated
after it was suspended for non child support payments. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Amy Jordan (middle), manager of the driver license unit for the Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services, joined state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-8th) …

Published on August 21, 2019

Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy in Bronzeville recently cut the ribbon on a new personalized Learning Room for students and teachers to utilize. Photo Credit: Horizon Therapeutics

Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy in Bronzeville recently cut the ribbon on a new personalized Learning Room for students and teachers to utilize. Photo Credit: …

Published on August 21, 2019

Tennis great, entrepreneur and style icon Serena Williams (pictured) graces the cover of ESSENCE’s
September Global Fashion Issue.

Tennis great, entrepreneur and style icon Serena Williams (pictured) graces the cover of ESSENCE’s September Global Fashion Issue.

Published on August 21, 2019

(PRNewsfoto/Walt Disney World)

(PRNewsfoto/Walt Disney World)

Published on August 21, 2019

State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

Published on August 21, 2019

South Suburban mayors want to slow down plans on approving both a casino and a racino in the region.

South Suburban mayors want to slow down plans on approving both a casino and a racino in the region.

Published on August 21, 2019

Arthur Riley (pictured), Marian Catholic High School graduate, found a creative way to overcome the barriers he faced as he pursued his goal of becoming an occupational therapist. Photo Caption: Provided by Arthur Riley

Arthur Riley (pictured), Marian Catholic High School graduate, found a creative way to overcome the barriers he faced as he pursued his goal of becoming …

Published on August 21, 2019

Chicago Public Schools recently released their proposed budget for the upcoming year. Photo Credit: Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools recently released their proposed budget for the upcoming year. Photo Credit: Chicago Public Schools

Published on August 21, 2019

People can buy cookies, candies and all sorts of things with THC in them. THC is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana. And now researchers have conducted a study in which mice voluntarily ate a dough containing THC. The study opens the door to additional studies that will help shed light on behavioral and physiological effects that occur in people when they eat food infused with marijuana.

People can buy cookies, candies and all sorts of things with THC in them. THC is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana. And now researchers …

Published on August 21, 2019

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced that it has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to maximize Illinois’ success in the 2020 Census.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced that it has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to maximize Illinois’ success in the …

Published on August 21, 2019

The fall semester for the nearly 3,000 students at Chicago State University begins Aug. 26, 2019 and the four-year university will kick off the new school year with a back-to-school parade. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

The fall semester for the nearly 3,000 students at Chicago State University begins Aug. 26, 2019 and the four-year university will kick off the new …

Published on August 21, 2019

Cradles to Crayons recently hosted the Fourth Annual Backpack-AThon where hundreds of volunteers raced to fill 50,000 backpacks with school supplies in three hours. The backpacks were then
donated to students across Chicago. Photo Caption: Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons recently hosted the Fourth Annual Backpack-AThon where hundreds of volunteers raced to fill 50,000 backpacks with school supplies in three hours. The …

Published on August 21, 2019

Vaughn Bryant (pictured), executive director of Communities Partnering For Peace. Photo Credit: Metropolitan Family Services

Vaughn Bryant (pictured), executive director of Communities Partnering For Peace. Photo Credit: Metropolitan Family Services

Published on August 21, 2019

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