Cook County

Narrated and executive produced by rapper, Nasir “Nas” Jones, “Smoke: Marijuana + Black America” examines marijuana’s cultural, social, economic and legal impact on American...

Chicago Announces Pilot Program to Develop Vacant Homes On Sunday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new pilot program to acquire and rehabilitate vacant homes in Chicago neighborhoods that need investment and jobs. The program will create opportunities for local businesses while supporting affordable homeownership. “This pilot program is a win-win-win. It creates employment opportunities for […]

Election 2016: Top Issues Black People Should Consider By: Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writer As the Obama administration counts down to its final curtain call in less than three months — we are forced to wonder — will we witness another African-American president in our time again? It was a historical, major milestone that […]

ESPN Sports recently hosted a one-day seminar bringing together women and men who work in all aspects of the sports world together for a one-day…

Chicago is experiencing the highest number of homicides and victims of gun violence in over two decades. The victims are mostly Black males between the…

Lately a great deal of our story headlines have included the troubling challenges that our Black youth face everyday in school and personal life. The…

CHICAGO –For the first time, the Circuit Court of Cook County will create a Restorative Justice Community Court that empowers victims and residents to play…

  An overwhelming display of organizational manpower was in effect around the city on Friday, April 1 when the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) executed a…

Incumbent Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown is reported as the winner for the primary election. Brown was challenged by Alderman Michelle…

Chicago Fatal Shootings Warrant FBI Investigation                                   Laquan McDonald, Quintonio LeGrier, Bettie…