Toinette Gunn, executive director of the nonprofit Chicago Debates, said she wants to expand the after school program it offers at Chicago Public Schools into more high poverty stricken areas, so low-income students can participate on the debate team. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Toinette Gunn, executive director of the nonprofit Chicago Debates, said she wants to expand the after school program it offers at Chicago Public Schools into …

Published on December 4, 2019
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman listens to oral arguments being made by Assistant Appellate Defender Zachary Rosen in the People v. Morger case Sept. 18 at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey during a public event held to “raise the profile of the judicial branch.” Credit: Illinois Supreme Court.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman listens to oral arguments being made by Assistant Appellate Defender Zachary Rosen in the People v. Morger case Sept. …

Published on December 4, 2019
With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, Oakwood University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) recently announced a new agreement to help more African Americans attend medical school.

With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, Oakwood University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) recently announced a new agreement to help …

Published on December 4, 2019
Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel recently announced the newest single, “Victory”, from the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters.

Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel recently announced the newest single, “Victory”, from the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters.

Published on December 4, 2019
Tia Cummings (pictured) has joined the leadership team of Walker & Company Brands as Vice President of Marketing.

Tia Cummings (pictured) has joined the leadership team of Walker & Company Brands as Vice President of Marketing.

Published on December 4, 2019
CVS Pharmacy, 7858 S. Halsted St., will be closing on Jan. 10, 2020 making the third major retailer located on west 79th Street in Auburn Gresham to close within a year.

CVS Pharmacy, 7858 S. Halsted St., will be closing on Jan. 10, 2020 making the third major retailer located on west 79th Street in Auburn …

Published on December 4, 2019
Bruce Wesley, owner of Wesley’s Shoes in Hyde Park, said now that his business has been ranked as the number one independent, shoe retailer in Illinois by Footwear Insight, he plans to keep his top ranking in the state permanently. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Bruce Wesley, owner of Wesley’s Shoes in Hyde Park, said now that his business has been ranked as the number one independent, shoe retailer in …

Published on December 4, 2019
Diane Latiker, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Kids Off The Block Inc., is seeking to reopen a shuttered South Side park to exclusively use to offer at-risk youth winter activities. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Diane Latiker, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Kids Off The Block Inc., is seeking to reopen a shuttered South Side park to exclusively …

Published on December 4, 2019
State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin (38th) helped pass legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law which now prohibits employers from asking prospective applicants or former employers about salary history. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin (38th) helped pass legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law which now prohibits employers from asking prospective applicants or former employers …

Published on December 4, 2019