Free, Rapid HIV Tests Available to Chicago-area Residents; New ‘Spread the Word’ Lottery Instant Gameto Raise $1 million for Research and Assistance   Illinois ranks 7th nationwide in the diagnosis of HIV infections, and 5th in the estimated number of AIDS cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. In 2011, there were 1,760 [...]

all the way to the bank!   Craig Robinson is without question one of today’s fastest rising comedy stars. Known for his roles, over 40 to date, in TV shows like “The Office” and “Eastbound and Down”; in films such as Pineapple Express and Knocked Up; and soon in two other films coming out this [...]

Maid In Chicago:  Lottery Lady Lands “Vera Stark” Role At The Goodman By DeShong Perry-Smitherman Chicago’s own Tamberla Perry stars in the title role in the new Goodman stage play By The Way, Meet Vera Stark. But before her talents could help sell out major stages, before her teeth were “NeNe Leakes perfect”, even before [...]

The Filmmaker’s Filmmaker: Antoine Fuqua   With films such as Training Day, Shooter, King Arthur and Brooklyn’s Finest, Antoine Fuqua is definitely one of Hollywood’s A-List movie directors. The Pittsburgh native has carved out his niche as one of the last of the real men’s tough, masculine film directors who brings a commitment and intensity [...]