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Alderman Joe Moore will host a premier of “Chi-Raq”
Alderman Joe Moore will host a special screening of Spike Lee’s new movie “Chi-Raq,” followed by a community discussion of the issues raised in the film, including violence in Chicago… Read more
Bridgeview Bank Robber Turns Himself into Police
The suspect involved in the November 24th robbery of the U.S. Bank turned himself into police this week after his photo was published in the news media and he was… Read more
CPS Releases School Action Proposals to Meet Community Needs
In accordance with an annual, state-mandated process, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) released its school action proposals for the 2015-2016 school year, which include co-locations and consolidations to expand access to… Read more
After School Matters® Receives Grant from Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund
The Chicago Bulls announced this week that After School Matters® — a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago high school teens high quality, out-of-school time opportunities to explore and develop their… Read more
City Announces Expansion of Body-Camera Program
Mayor Emanuel announced an expansion of the body-worn program into an additional six police districts by mid-2016. Body-worn cameras are small video often attached to an officer’s clothing used to… Read more
Finding The Right Methods to Help Lift a Child’s Self-Esteem
It doesn’t take long for children to develop good or bad feelings about themselves. A just-published study by researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences… Read more
Tabares Helps Residents Prepare for Emergencies by Offering Free Child ID Cards
State Rep. Silvana Tabares, D-Chicago, recently hosted a free Child ID and Medical ID Program to offer parents free resources and help to be prepared for serious emergencies involving their… Read more
How to Reprogram Yourself for Success In 2016
Some people start each day with an early morning jog. Others begin with a cup of coffee and a donut. “Everyone knows that people are creatures of habit,” says wellness… Read more
Delgado: Leaders Meeting Needs to Pave Way for Solution
Illinois has been without a budget for months, and the public’s patience is wearing thin. Following a meeting between the four legislative leaders and the governor Tuesday afternoon in Springfield… Read more
Three Sides to the Gun Issue
by Daniel Nardini Recently, another American who accidentally crossed over the border with Mexico was arrested by Mexican border authorities. The American, a former U.S. Marine named Jeromie Slaughter, was… Read more »