Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival 
Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community 
28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area 
Drone Academy in Texas Now Featured on Daymond John’s Next Level CEO 
Historian Honored for Her Groundbreaking Research 
Oh, What a Day; In a Surprise Move, Daley Walks Away From a Job That He Loves
Commentary By Juanita Bratcher  Three days ago, Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that he would not run for re-election....
Florida Pastor’s Plan a Mixture of Stupidity, Hate and Evil
Just A Thought By Juanita Bratcher There’s something evil and sinister about a Florida pastor’s plan to hold an “International...
Muhammad Ali’s wife to attend Beyond Sport Summit
 Chicago, IL - Lonnie Ali, the wife of legendary world heavyweight boxing champion and social activist Muhammad Ali, heads the...
Music Institute of Chicago launches Jazz Studies Program
Core curriculum to include private instruction, combos, jazz musicianship, improvisation, and more  The Music Institute of Chicago, one of...
Giannoulias rallies working families; Pledges to bring jobs back to Illinois at Labor Day Celebration
Chicago, ILÂ - With 57 days until the election, Democratic Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias today addressed thousands of Illinoisans at a...
Kirk Campaign responds to National Unemployment rise to 9.6 percent
Northbrook, IL -  The Kirk for Senate campaign issued the following statement regarding the national rise in unemployment:  “With 54,000...
The Randolph Street Market Festival concludes 7th season with Fashion Forward Fall Weekend Market September 25-26
September Market Offers Easy Transition into Fall with Fabulous Finds to Revamp Wardrobes and Homes for the New Season Chicago...
Aurora man charged with swindling investors
 An Aurora man has been charged with swindling $228,000 from investors hoping to purchase several convenience stores in the Chicago...
Open Letter to Governor Quinn: IDOC reformer is pushed out, but his reform must continue
Letters to the Editor  The open letter below expresses the dismay and disappointment that many individuals and organizations felt...
Beyond Sport reveals shortlist of awardees for United Airlines Chicago Impact Award
BEYOND SPORT REVEALS UNITED AIRLINES CHICAGO IMPACT AWARD SHORTLIST Â Public vote begins; winner to be announced during Beyond Sport Summit...