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Walgreens Boots Alliance Prenatal Vitamin Program Targets At-Risk New Moms

As infant mortality declines, two stats remain dangerously persistent: Black newborns are still three times as likely to die at birth than White babies...

Increase Coming for Illinois Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Minimum...

25 year veteran of the Film and TV industry becomes First African American Owner of a Technocrane

The world of Technocranes just got a little bigger in the US and it gained some much needed diversity as well. Robert B Henning...

Improved Library in Calumet City Announced

Thaddeus Jones, Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois, announced major changes to the Calumet City Public Library. Among the welcomed changes include opening the doors of...

Faith, Football, and Family Dollar: Our 1-on-1 with Devin Gardner

Digital Reporter Ashley Stevenson sits down with Former Michigan Quarterback turned “guy-with-the-tie” Fox College Football Sports Analyst, Devin Gardner.  Devin discusses growing up on...

CSU Women’s Volleyball Team Enjoys Historic Accomplishment

With a program-best season secured in the record books, Chicago State University’s women’s volleyball team may have created a foundation for success for years...

Representation Matters with Young, Black and Lit

Young, Black and Lit is a non-profit organization that provides free books to children in low-income neighborhoods. This organization was founded in 2018 by...

Our Safe House Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors During Holidays

Domestic violence does not take a day off during the holidays. Men and women experience violence on or around major holidays when it's supposed...

Businesses Rally Around Kappa Alpha Psi to Raise Money for Scholarships

Richton Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host the first Kasino and Kicks, a Sneaker Ball and Casino Style fundraiser event for...

Robbins CalPark Eagle Cheerleaders Compete for Nationals in Florida

Robbins CalPark Eagles Varsity and Junior Pee Wee Cheerleaders are heading to Orlando, FL to compete in the Pop Warner National Competitions. The Varsity...
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