A proposed state law, if passed into law, would require all gas stations to have at least one attendant available to pump gas for customers wanting full-service instead of self-service. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

A proposed state law, if passed into law, would require all gas stations to have at least one attendant available to pump gas for customers …

Published on March 11, 2020
Richard Boykin, Clerk of Circuit Court Candidate. Photo courtesy of Richard Boykin

Richard Boykin, Clerk of Circuit Court Candidate. Photo courtesy of Richard Boykin

Published on March 11, 2020
Kim Foxx (pictured) is the incumbent for State’s Attorney. Photo courtesy of Kim Foxx’s campaign

Kim Foxx (pictured) is the incumbent for State’s Attorney. Photo courtesy of Kim Foxx’s campaign

Published on March 11, 2020
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a …

Published on March 11, 2020
TV Personality Merri Dee accepts the Distinguished Service Award during the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception held on February 20, 2020 at Malcolm X College in Chicago. Merri Dee who co-hosted the evening is a long-time supporter of the work of Chicago Area Project.

TV Personality Merri Dee accepts the Distinguished Service Award during the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception held on February 20, …

Published on March 11, 2020
A proposal to redevelop a vacant building at 7401 S. State St. in Park Manor has residents at odds with the local alderman who supports the project even though an elementary school is located nearby. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

A proposal to redevelop a vacant building at 7401 S. State St. in Park Manor has residents at odds with the local alderman who supports …

Published on March 11, 2020
Family Members of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley said it was an honor to have the legislation named after Emmett Till. It continues the work his mother did to make sure his memory was preserved. Photos courtesy of Congressman Bobby Rush

Family Members of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley said it was an honor to have the legislation named after Emmett Till. It continues the …

Published on March 11, 2020
One of the ways Seniors in Charge and Robbins Police reach out to the community is through a bicycle and toy giveaway at Christmastime. These interactions foster connections between residents, Village of Robbins leaders and law enforcement. Photos courtesy of the Village of Robbins

One of the ways Seniors in Charge and Robbins Police reach out to the community is through a bicycle and toy giveaway at Christmastime. These …

Published on March 11, 2020

Published on March 11, 2020
Illinois State Senator Robert Peters was appointed to the seat left vacant by Kwame Raoul in 2019. At the time, he was a community organizer. Ken Thomas is a lawyer, who graduated from the University of Chicago, and quit his practice to run for office. Photo credit: Tia Carol Jones

Illinois State Senator Robert Peters was appointed to the seat left vacant by Kwame Raoul in 2019. At the time, he was a community organizer. …

Published on March 11, 2020
A vacant lot at the corner of 63rd Street and Racine Avenue will soon be redeveloped into a $20 million project that will include a fresh produce store as part of the ‘Go Green on Racine’ community initiative in Englewood. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

A vacant lot at the corner of 63rd Street and Racine Avenue will soon be redeveloped into a $20 million project that will include a …

Published on March 11, 2020