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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
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
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
``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
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
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
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
McDonalds launched Flavor Battle in 2009 as an extension of McDonalds 365Black initiative. McDonalds 365Black platform was created to celebrate the pride, heritage and achievements …
Published on November 26, 2011
The ACLU of Illinois today noted that the districts with the highest levels of RAPs (situations where there are no resources to respond to 9-1-1 …
Published on November 25, 2011
Last week, the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) celebrated the grand opening of the Auburn Gresham Family Net Center. Photo: Ty Watts
Published on November 25, 2011
Lenore Lindsey, owner of Give Me Some Sugah Bakery located at 2234 E. 71st mingle with visitors during the Buy Black Business Day Tour.
Published on November 21, 2011
Ladon Brumfield, director of Girls Rule is excited about the organization's new chapter at Lavizzo Elementary School. Brumfield is pictured here working with a group …
Published on November 17, 2011
(L-R) Jennifer Jones, Daphne McKennie, Sharon Jones and Donna Brooks are all founders of The Commander '82 non-profit organization. Photo: Abbrea Stiffend
Published on November 16, 2011
Hundreds of alumni and supporters gathered in the gymnasium at John Marshall Metropolitan High School (JMMHS) for an alumni fundraiser basketball game hosted by the …
Published on November 16, 2011
A location for the Ida B. Wells monument has been chosen at the Langley Boulevard median, just south of 37th Street in the Oakwood Shores …
Published on November 16, 2011
A monument of civil rights activist Ida B. Wells will be erected in the Bronzeville neighborhood where she once lived, worked and raised her family.
Published on November 16, 2011
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Published on November 16, 2011
With a two- or three-inch (5- or 7 1/2 centimeter) heel, there's really not an outfit you can't wear with these boots. Photo: Ruthanne Reid
Published on November 16, 2011