Tag Archives: Chicago
5 Reasons the Obamas Should Bring the 2024 Olympic Games to Chicago
After a failed bid for the 2016 Games, Chicago is an early favorite among U.S. cities to land the Olympics. Make no mistake: the Obamas can bring it home, in their case, literally
After a failed bid for the 2016 Games, Chicago is an early favorite among U.S.…
By Darren Sands
Chicago Teen Shot to Death After Sister Attended Obama’s Gun Speech
Teen gunned down while visiting friends
Teen is the victim of another senseless shooting in Chicago
By Makkada B. Selah
Two Charged for Hadiya Pendleton Murder
The slain teen's mother said that she is 'ecstatic'
Two charged in connection with slaying of 15-year-old in Chicago
By Makkada B. Selah
Pres. Obama Will Visit Chicago to Address Increasing Gun Violence
Obama responds to calls from gun-violence activists
Obama will address gun-violence in Chicago in upcoming visit
By Makkada B. Selah
First Lady to Attend 15-Year-Old Hadiya Pendleton’s Funeral
Civil rights leaders call for answer to Chicago gun violence
She will be joined by White House advisor Valerie Jarrett and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
By Sasha King
Prisoner Recaptured After Paperwork Blunder Allows Him to go Free for Two Days
Steven Robbins was mistakenly released by the Cook County Jail
The case been closed in 2007 several years before the transfer was put through.
By Sasha King
Jesse Jackson Urges Obama to Come to Chicago
Jackson says Obama visit necessary
Rev. Jesse Jackson thinks federal intervention is needed in Chicago to combat gang-violence.
By Makkada B. Selah
Reward Increased for Slain Chicago Teen, Funeral Arrangements Announced
Teen will be laid to rest February 8
Funeral arrangements and reward money announced for 15-year-old gunned down in Chicago
By Makkada B. Selah
Chicago’s Minority Banking Scene is Rapidly Declining
The Chicago black banking scene isn't as robust as it used to be.
An area that was once home to 17 banks could soon be down to 7.
By C. Daniel Baker
Jesse Jackson Jr. Tenders His Resignation from Congress
The Chicago Congressman has not yet settled his Federal investigation
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns from Congress amid an investigation into his campaign finances and treatment…
