Yes, We’ve Got Crime! BUT PORTRAYALS OF URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS AS HOPELESS ONLY WORSEN THE PROBLEMS
byThis might be shocking to some, but I’m proud to say that I live in Englewood. Yep, uber proud. Englewood is a neighborhood on…
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Chicago’s New Politic
byBy Hermene D. Hartman There is a new politic brewing. Whether you like him or not, Donald Trump has changed American politics with his…
Welcome To Black (And Youthful) Creativity 2016
byBy Derrick K. Baker It’s a public secret that the annual list of black tie, no tie, and tie one on fundraisers in Chicago…
LegalBee: Providing Legal Assistance For The Overworked Attorney
bySometimes you don’t look for the job. Sometimes the job finds you. That’s kind of how it’s worked out for south suburban Olympia Fields…
AnJi White Sizzles In “Sunset Baby”
byChicago media tends to cover local theater by especially noting the acclaimed playwright or the gifted director or the timeless play. For whatever reason,…
Staycation
byIsn’t it awesome that we Chicagoans have had such a mild and beautiful winter?!?!? The need or desire to hop on a plane may…
Lucas Museum Looking for a New Home
byOfficials behind “Star Wars” creator George Lucas’ bid to build a museum along Chicago’s lakefront are considering other cities and sites for the project,…
Shrine No More
byThe South Side club the Shrine announced that it’s shutting its doors after nearly seven years of bringing hip-hop, R&B, dance, reggae and more…
The Auto Show
byFirst Look for Charity is considered one of Chicagoland’s largest single day charitable events. Over the last 24 years, the event has raised over $42 million dollars…
Mardi Gras
byNew Orleans is the official capital of Mardi Gras, and anyone that knows me knows I LOVE Nawlins! But there is NO reason to…
Restaurant Week in Chicago
byRestaurant week ends on Thursday, February 4th. I wanted to give you all a brief recap of my restaurant week outings, in the event…
Cooking with Cops
byBy Patricia Andrews-Keenan Students from The Bella Cuisine Kids Cooking Club (BCKCC), a CPS after school program focused on the benefits of healthy eating,…