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USPS Unveils Kwanzaa Stamp to Celebrate African American Heritage

The latest Kwanzaa stamp, inspired by a live performance and featuring vibrant artwork by Ekua Holmes, was introduced at a special ceremony in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) at the Heinz Hi...

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 Illinois at Chicago is the school’s home for basketball, but on Friday (Sept. 20th), the venue was...

CHIEF DONALD STAFFORD

December 14, 1934 — September 16, 2024 CHIEF DONALD A. STAFFORD, a distinguished leader and dedicated public servant, passed away on September 16, 2024 at the age of 89. Born on December 14, 1934, he made significant contributions to the community, l...

Being Given a Great Entrustment II Timothy 2:1-26

Rev. Johnny C. Smith,Pastor – Mount MoriahMissionary Baptist Church The Pastoral Epistle of II Timothy is viewed as Paul’s last will and testament that offers comfort and it challenges a timid and faithful spiritual son (Timothy) to be courageous in...

Legal Notice – RFP Event No. 251 – Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

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Are You Raising One of the Next Generation of Hoodlums: Always Doing Your Best

Dr Joyce Teal Make it clear to your son that you have the expectation that he will always do his best. Assist and encourage him to internalize this concept to the extent that he is displeased with himself when he does not put his best foot forward. Y...

3rd Annual Clink Festival Celebrates Diversity and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry

Co-created by Joyce Dawkins and Chrishon Lampley, the Clink Festival highlighted the achievements of women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the food, wine, and spirits industry (Photo Credit: Instagram).& Last Sunday, Chicago played ho...

Dr. Marlyn Hirsch Celebrates 30 Years in Medicine with New Clinic Opening

A major celebration is in order for Dr. Marlyn Hirsch, DNP-FPA, who marks over 30 years in medicine with the grand opening of her second medical facility.& Dr. Hirsch, renowned for her dedication to primary care, telehealth, family practice and...

SUB BIDS/SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED

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The Carr Report: From paycheck to paycheck to financial freedom…One woman’s path to retirement security!

Getty Images Stock Photo I recently received this inbox from a high school classmate…“Since you’re a financial advisor, can you give me some free financial advice? Excuse me, Money Coach.” I responded with, “Laughing out loud!& Financial a...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Sept. 25, 2024

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UNCF Chicago Raises More Than $100K at 41st Annual Walk For Education

UNCF Walk for Education teams celebrate at the finish line (Photo Provided). More than 1200 supporters attended when UNCF (United Negro College Fund) held its 41st Annual Walk for Education recently along Chicago’s lakefront at South DuSable La...

COLUMN: Anthony Duclair, Respectability Politics and the NHL’s Appearance Rules

Anthony Duclair with his beard and locs (L) and him clean-shaven (R) (Photo Credits: ESPN and @NYIslanders/X). I remember being in New York Islanders winger Anthony Duclair’s shoes, knowing that I had to alter my appearance so I wouldn’t...

J. Pharoah Doss: Hold the Harris horses

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TOLD SUPPORTERS IN PITTSBURGH THAT VOTING FOR KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT WILL BE THE BEST DECISION ONE COULD MAKE. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) An interviewer asked conservative talk radio host Larry Elder what advice he would give R...

Trump Tries To Link Harris To Alleged ‘Freak Offs’ With Fake Diddy Photo

Photo: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump shared a fake photo of Vice President Kamala Harris and Sean “Diddy” Combs in an apparent attempt to link her to his alleged “freak offs” following the music mogul’s ar...