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City Clerk of Chicago, Anna M. Valencia (far right), has spearheaded the Chicago CityKey program as a way to remove barriers for residents. In 2019, …
Published on February 6, 2019
Construction of the new Englewood STEM High School is on pace for a Fall 2019 opening. Photo Credit: Provided by Chicago Public Schools
Published on February 6, 2019
The Vagina Monologues will return to Prairie State College’s Barnes and Noble Theatre, 202 S. Halsted, in Chicago Heights for a one-night-only performance on Saturday, …
Published on February 6, 2019
Inspired by children who are visually impaired, X-Marks the Spot uses sounds, voices, tastes, and touchable, scented props to create an all-new, multisensory theater event …
Published on February 6, 2019
BusinessMakers will focus on adding 150 additional interviews of noted African American business leaders to its collection – increasing The HistoryMakers over the next two …
Published on February 6, 2019
After first being named Grand Boulevard and then South Park Way it was renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in 1968. In Chicago the …
Published on February 6, 2019
Chicago City Council recently voted to create a Public Mental Health Clinic Service Expansion Task Force. Photo Credit: Southside Together Organizing for Power
Published on February 6, 2019
Walmart recently announced a $14 million investment in driver wages. The Walmart trucking fleet is expected to grow, with the addition of 900 drivers in …
Published on January 30, 2019
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx recently announced her intent to expunge all misdemeanor marijuana convictions now that she supports proposed legislation to legalize marijuana …
Published on January 30, 2019
Calmetta Coleman (pictured), vice president of External Affairs at the Chicago Urban League, has been working with The Newberry Library to create Chicago 1919: Confronting …
Published on January 30, 2019
Maya French (pictured) is the co-founder of Koia, a healthy and 100% plant based protein beverage, and was recently named one of Forbes 30 Under …
Published on January 30, 2019
Over 200 student, faculty, and staff volunteers from the University of Chicago family recently participated in a Day of Service Event. Photo Credit: Photos by …
Published on January 30, 2019
James Brown’s complete, expanded 'Motherlode' rarities collection will make its vinyl release debut on March 8. The classic collection’s new 2LP vinyl release (Polydor/UMe) also …
Published on January 30, 2019
The Area, a documentary film that portrays the five-year journey of a south side neighborhood where more than 400 African-American families were being displaced by …
Published on January 30, 2019
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority Board recently decided to rename the city’s airport for its native son, Muhammad Ali (pictured).
Published on January 30, 2019
Kat Von D Beauty invites Sephora Beauty Insiders to celebrate their birthday with a complimentary mini-set of its award-winning, high-performance vegan products.
Published on January 30, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Published on January 24, 2019
From (left to right) Oktober FIST vs. Elizabeth WarZone at the Chicago League of Lady Arms Wrestlers’ CLLAW XXXI match at Logan Square Auditorium. Photo …
Published on January 23, 2019
Ramone Javon Griffith (pictured) is known professionally as RJ Griffith and creates inspirational music as a way to generate more positive energy in the world. …
Published on January 23, 2019
SocialWorks, a local nonprofit, is calling on volunteers to help them compile a list of mental wellness resources in Cook County as part of their …
Published on January 23, 2019