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1-800-TruckWreck Brings Holiday Cheer to Chicago with Three Days of Giveaways

1-800-TruckWreck is kicking off the holiday season in Chicago with three days of giveaways and community events. Starting today through Nov. 16, the law...

City of Chicago Announces $500-1K Grants For Students With Disabilities Through Diverse Learners Recovery Fund

In partnership with the Ada S. McKinley Community Services, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) urges Chicago families of K-12 students with...

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Urges Young Voters to Shape Their Future

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, and family made a powerful statement about the importance of voting at Chicago’s Downtown Voting Supersite (Photo Credit:...

The Real Story Behind ‘Candyman’: Dometi Pongo’s Journey into this Urban Myth

In his new podcast, true-crime host Dometi Pongo explores the harrowing true story behind the horror legend of Candyman (Photo Provided). Once upon a time,...

Chicago’s Lead Problem Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country (Photo Credit: Canva Pro). By Willy Blackmore This article was originally published on Word In...

Bobby L. Rush Honored at Legacy Gala, Announces New Community Initiative

Community leaders and activists gathered to celebrate Bobby L. Rush’s decades of service. The former U.S. Congressman reflected on his journey and unveiled a...

O’Hare International Airport Secures Additional $20 Million in Federal Funding for Terminal 5 Upgrades

Intl Terminal 5, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Photo Credit: risingthermals/Flickr). Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport will receive an additional $20 million in federal funding from...

Dwayne Betts Brings One-Man Show, ‘Felon: An American Washi Tale,’ to NU Chicago

Dwayne Betts (Photo Credit: macfound.org). As the story goes, Dwayne Betts didn't discover poetry in the usual way.  After getting arrested at 16 years old for...

Lil Durk Honored with Keys to the City, Hosts Prayer Event, and Near-Sellout Concert

From L-R Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Lil Durk and Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey (Photo Credit: Joe Moore). Lil Durk, Grammy-winning rapper and philanthropist, returned to...

Mayor Johnson Announces Summer Employment Surge with One Summer Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson recently announced that the One Summer Chicago (OSC) program employed nearly 28,000 young people during the summer of 2024, marking a...

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