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Chicago State University recently opened a food pantry on campus for students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Photo Credit: Provided by Chicago State University

Chicago State University recently opened a food pantry on campus for students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Photo Credit: Provided by Chicago State University

Published on November 13, 2019

Roy Jones Jr. Joins Fight to Fame

Roy Jones Jr. Joins Fight to Fame

Published on November 13, 2019

Jennifer Soto (pictured) recently became the first Hillcrest Highschool student to receive a 5, the highest possible score, on the Advanced Placement Art & Design Exam. Photo Credit: Provided by Jamilah Adebesin-Mason

Jennifer Soto (pictured) recently became the first Hillcrest Highschool student to receive a 5, the highest possible score, on the Advanced Placement Art & Design …

Published on November 13, 2019

State Representative Robert Rita (pictured right) recently spoke at an Appropriations-Human Services Committee hearing to discuss the importance of taking immediate action to transform the newly closed MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island into a free-standing emergency center. Photo Credit: Provided by the Office of State Representative Robert Rita

State Representative Robert Rita (pictured right) recently spoke at an Appropriations-Human Services Committee hearing to discuss the importance of taking immediate action to transform the …

Published on November 13, 2019

In October, several job seekers walked away with jobs at Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly’s annual hiring event at the Lan-Oak Park District in Lansing, IL.

In October, several job seekers walked away with jobs at Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly’s annual hiring event at the Lan-Oak Park District in Lansing, IL.

Published on November 13, 2019

Appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court in 2018, Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. (pictured) is running for election in the hopes of keeping his seat and continuing to serve as an Illinois Supreme Court judge. Photo Credit: Provided by Justice P. Scott Neville Jr.

Appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court in 2018, Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. (pictured) is running for election in the hopes of keeping his seat …

Published on November 13, 2019

Bronzeville residents Augustine and Sylvia Emuwa (middle), co-founders of Dinobi Detergent, recently received $5,000 and a one-year membership to Polsky Exchange as their prize for winning first place in the annual South Side Pitch Competition. Photo Credit: Provided by Dinobi Detergent.

Bronzeville residents Augustine and Sylvia Emuwa (middle), co-founders of Dinobi Detergent, recently received $5,000 and a one-year membership to Polsky Exchange as their prize for …

Published on November 13, 2019

Because you can rock any color and still be green

Because you can rock any color and still be green

Published on November 13, 2019

EBIE (pictured) captivates with this mesmerizing and heart-felt record titled “Heart Hurts” that sounds like it’s something out of a Hollywood blockbuster feature like “Fifty Shades Of Grey.”

EBIE (pictured) captivates with this mesmerizing and heart-felt record titled “Heart Hurts” that sounds like it’s something out of a Hollywood blockbuster feature like “Fifty …

Published on November 13, 2019

Millennium Park will be the epicenter of holiday cheer in Chicago, featuring your favorite seasonal traditions, Chicago’s official Christmas Tree, ice skating, music, exhibitions, an art market and free family fun. The 106th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22, at 6pm.

Millennium Park will be the epicenter of holiday cheer in Chicago, featuring your favorite seasonal traditions, Chicago’s official Christmas Tree, ice skating, music, exhibitions, an …

Published on November 13, 2019

Another Chance Baptist Church has begun accepting donations for its annual Operation Cover Chicago toy drive and they have set a goal of giving away 10,000 new toys this holiday season. Photo Credit: Another Chance Baptist Church

Another Chance Baptist Church has begun accepting donations for its annual Operation Cover Chicago toy drive and they have set a goal of giving away …

Published on November 13, 2019

Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange recently hosted an open house at its new warehouse in West Englewood. Chicago teachers were invited to come to the warehouse and receive a variety of supplies for their classrooms. Photo credit: Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange/Elizabeth Libby

Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange recently hosted an open house at its new warehouse in West Englewood. Chicago teachers were invited to come to the warehouse …

Published on November 13, 2019

Afenya Pongo-Montgomery (pictured), founder of The iCan Collective, will soon host a sneak preview of the new iCan Collective event venue that will soon be open in South Loop. Photo Credit: Provided by The iCan Collective.

Afenya Pongo-Montgomery (pictured), founder of The iCan Collective, will soon host a sneak preview of the new iCan Collective event venue that will soon be …

Published on November 13, 2019

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently approved two cultivation centers to grow cannabis for adult-use purposes in advance of adult-use cannabis becoming legal on January 1, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently approved two cultivation centers to grow cannabis for adult-use purposes in advance of adult-use cannabis becoming legal on …

Published on November 13, 2019

Joining Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at a Nov. 7, 2019 news conference to announce his retirement was his family including his wife and son, two fellow Chicago police officers. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Joining Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at a Nov. 7, 2019 news conference to announce his retirement was his family including his wife and son, …

Published on November 13, 2019

Local Market, a full-service grocery store at 2101 E. 71st St., is expected to open by the end of this month. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Local Market, a full-service grocery store at 2101 E. 71st St., is expected to open by the end of this month. Photo credit: By Wendell …

Published on November 13, 2019

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