Published on April 29, 2020
Like every other school in Illinois, Martha Ruggles Elementary School in Park Manor, will remain closed until at least August 2020 after Gov. JB Pritzker ordered schools not to reopen this academic year. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

Like every other school in Illinois, Martha Ruggles Elementary School in Park Manor, will remain closed until at least August 2020 after Gov. JB Pritzker …

Published on April 29, 2020
AC Green, (pictured) a well-known radio personality, is giving advice to homeowners and to others about how to navigate the economy during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Melanie L. Brown

AC Green, (pictured) a well-known radio personality, is giving advice to homeowners and to others about how to navigate the economy during COVID-19. Photo courtesy …

Published on April 29, 2020
Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell

Published on April 29, 2020
Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years and it may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried mornings.

Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years and it may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried …

Published on April 29, 2020

Published on April 29, 2020
Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. Photo credit: Tero Vesalainen / iStock via Getty Images Plus

Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. Photo credit: Tero Vesalainen / …

Published on April 29, 2020
Justin Slaughter

Justin Slaughter

Published on April 29, 2020
Community Consolidated School District 168 Superintendent Dr. Donna Simpson-Leak at a press conference where Governor J.B. Pritzker announced all Illinois school buildings would be closed for the rest of the academic year. Photo credit: Office of Governor of Illinois

Community Consolidated School District 168 Superintendent Dr. Donna Simpson-Leak at a press conference where Governor J.B. Pritzker announced all Illinois school buildings would be closed …

Published on April 29, 2020
Congresswoman Robin Kelly

Congresswoman Robin Kelly

Published on April 29, 2020
Trez Pugh III, owner of Sip & Savor, a coffee shop with three, South Side locations, received a $50,000 loan from the Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

Trez Pugh III, owner of Sip & Savor, a coffee shop with three, South Side locations, received a $50,000 loan from the Chicago Small Business …

Published on April 29, 2020
The Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference hosted a COVID-19 Virtual Community Forum as an opportunity for residents to connect with elected officials and receive information about what is being done during COVID-19. Elected officials included 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King, 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston, Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, State Representative Curtis Tarver, State Senator Robert Peters and State Representative Kam Buckner. Photo courtesy of Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference

The Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference hosted a COVID-19 Virtual Community Forum as an opportunity for residents to connect with elected officials and receive information …

Published on April 29, 2020
The Rev. Reginald W. Sharpe, Jr., pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, and Kate Maehr, executive director and CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, at the check presentation. Photos courtesy of Fellowship Missionary

The Rev. Reginald W. Sharpe, Jr., pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, and Kate Maehr, executive director and CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, …

Published on April 29, 2020
New data suggest that Chicago’s mitigation efforts have been effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19. However, a steady decline in new cases still needs to occur before major social distancing interventions are no longer required, according to a news release.

New data suggest that Chicago’s mitigation efforts have been effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19. However, a steady decline in new cases still needs to …

Published on April 29, 2020
Alvin Daniels interviews the Rev. Alvin Richards, of Revival Tabernacle Church, for his show, “Preacher’s Kids.” Photo courtesy of Alvin Daniels

Alvin Daniels interviews the Rev. Alvin Richards, of Revival Tabernacle Church, for his show, “Preacher’s Kids.” Photo courtesy of Alvin Daniels

Published on April 29, 2020