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OPINION: Smoke Alarms and Gunshot Detection—Saving Lives

By Ralph Clark Imagine, for a moment, that you live in a community with an elevated risk of fire.  And despite interventions—such as updating building...

Fred ‘The Hammer’ Williamson Talks Film, Life and Gary Black Film Fest Honor

As he prepares to accept the GIBFF Lifetime Achievement Award this weekend, legendary action star Fred Williamson opens up in an exclusive interview with...

South Side Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Obama Center with Lakeside Alliance

Lakeside Alliance, in partnership with the carpenters' union, hosted an interactive workshop, offering students mentorship and career exposure in carpentry, engineering, and construction at...

Chicago Awards Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Key to the City on 83rd Birthday

In a moving ceremony at City Hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented the Key to the City to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on his 83rd...

Q&A Part 2: Deputy Mayor on What Comes Next After ShotSpotter

As the city explores alternatives, Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood shares the Johnson Administration’s vision for investing in people and improving first...

Q&A Part 1: Deputy Mayor on Chicago Ending ShotSpotter and City’s Next Steps

ShotSpotter and Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood (Photo Credits: chicagojustice.org and Chicago Mayor's Office). This Sunday marks two weeks since Chicago officially ended...

Equal Hope Partners with Local Restaurants to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

Team Members for Equal Hope (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).  In the fight against breast cancer, the critical message is free mammograms and services for the...

Chicagoan Ashley-Lauren Elrod: From Trauma to Triumph, Healing and Change

From overcoming childhood abuse to founding Visionary Woman Productions, Ashley-Lauren Elrod's journey of resilience and advocacy has empowered countless others. Her story underscores the...

Kirk Franklin’s Reunion Tour Lights Up Chicago with Gospel Legends

Kirk Franklin performs at The Reunion Tour at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena (Photo Credit: Instagram). The Credit Union 1 Arena at the University of...

Cat Glover, Iconic Dancer and Collaborator with Prince, Dies at 60

Catherine Vernice Glover, known as "Cat," achieved international fame through her groundbreaking work with Prince (Photo Credits: Facebook). By Stacy M. Brown for the Washington...

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