DATING PAINS, a universal story about the inner-workings of love, sex, romance, deception and betrayal, comes to the south suburbs this weekend. This long awaited stage play runs Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, at the Prairie State College Theatre, 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. The play takes a glimpse into the [...]

I recently spoke with three-time Grammy Award nominee Boney James (born James Oppenheim) as he embarks on his third decade in the world of R&B infused contemporary urban jazz. His new exciting album “The Beat” was released on April 9, 2013 and already has spent 5 straight weeks at #1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums [...]

I can remember those words ruminating through my head as I hesitantly flipped through the thick ACT packet, or as I liked to call it, 347 pages of pure terror that would determine the fate of my educational well being. By my junior year of highschool, I likened myself to be a slightly above average [...]

This two-word phrase is something that I learned early on in my professional career – and it applies differently to each individual. These words, acted upon respectfully, can lead to opportunities, relationships and life ventures that you may have only thought possible in your head. Bold embodies courage, strength and persistence. ‘Being’ is a point [...]

Thousands of consumers will enjoy inspirational and uplifting messages, as three generations of artists share stage for annual tour Three generations of gospel music’s finest are teaming with McDonald’s to give back to communities nationwide through the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. Headlined by Grammy-winning gospel sensation Smokie Norful, the concert series offers an assortment [...]