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(L-R) Jennifer Winfrey and Sonya Watkins, former classmates of Ben Wilson light candles in his memory. Credit: Abbrea Stiffend
Published on December 2, 2011
Ben "Benji" Wilson grew up in the Chatham neighborhood and rose as a force to be reckoned with on Simeons basketball team of whom he …
Published on December 2, 2011
With the help of neighborhood churches and social service agency recommendations, GRWP was able to provide 250 families with turkeys and Thanksgiving Day trimmings. Photo: …
Published on December 2, 2011
State Sen. Emil Jones III (14th Dist.) passes out Thanksgiving Day meal donations at GRWP's food drive. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend
Published on December 2, 2011
Crater chooses to live his life by a quote by Abraham Lincoln who once said, No man stands so tall as when he stoops to …
Published on December 2, 2011
Swim is taking a share of the market from sportswear companies, and profits are going up accordingly, said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst at the NPD …
Published on December 1, 2011
Angola child refugees (Courtesy of Global Information Network)
Published on November 30, 2011
Seven vinyl banners draped along one of Chicago's most iconic bridges, advertisements some have dubbed ``a visual crime'' and ``commercial graffiti,'' are reviving a debate …
Published on November 30, 2011
An overflow crowd packed Old St. Patricks Catholic Church, witnessing the funeral services of Maggie Daley which she helped plan, while hundreds more gathered outside …
Published on November 30, 2011
Former Mayor Richard Daley stands with his family during his wifes funeral holding the hands of his grandchildren who are distraught with emotion.
Published on November 30, 2011
Rendition of a new Hyatt Place hotel that will anchor the rejuvenated Harper Court to include a retail center, apartments, and an office building to …
Published on November 30, 2011
The build-out of Harper Court is projected to create 800 construction jobs, 350 permanent retail jobs, and 150 permanent hospitality jobs. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend
Published on November 30, 2011
Hosted by Ramonski Love and Joe Soto of V103, hundreds of residents showed up for a hot meal during the Black McDonalds Operators Association 12th …
Published on November 30, 2011
Individuals and families from approximately 30 homeless shelters were fed hot meals and offered free health screenings during the Food for the Body and Spirit …
Published on November 30, 2011
``I wanted to write about the experiences of the poor and the black and the rural people of the South,'' said Ward. Photo Jesmyn Ward
Published on November 29, 2011
On Nov. 15, dozens of dignitaries and community members including the Rev. Jesse Jackson gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of a Pizza Hut restaurant …
Published on November 28, 2011
(L-R) John Hawn, Pizza Hut Franchise Business Coach; Ellisa Johnson, JGJ Management (JGJ) spokesperson; Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.; Sharon Monson, asst. to Ald. Michelle Harris …
Published on November 28, 2011
The event was hosted by Tamela Noel, president of a Chicago-based communication firm The Idea Group Inc., which specializes in assisting businesses develop methods that …
Published on November 28, 2011
On November 17, 2011, hundreds gathered at the Calumet Township Center awaiting the chance to hand off their resumes to potential employers. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend
Published on November 28, 2011
Phill Wilson, founder and executive director of the Black AIDS Institute is a Chicago-area native and attended Thornton Township High School. He was interviewed by …
Published on November 28, 2011