Lynch’s silence keeps media talking
By Bennet Hayes “I’m here so I won’t get fined.” By the letter of the law – or at least the NFL’s version of it — Marshawn Lynch fulfilled his duties at Tuesday’s Super Bowl Media Day. Never mind that he uttered the same seven-word phrase in response to every question, or that he took […]
VIDEO: Maggie Daley Park Dog Ban
By: Julie Woon The Chicago Park District’s decision to ban dogs in the newly renovated Maggie Daley Park has emotions running high and opinions split. Despite opposition, dog owners will have to find somewhere else to take their pets.
VIDEO: Religious leaders pledge to increase black voter turnout in February’s mayoral election
By Courtney Dillard Ministers and community activists across Chicago have pledged to transport at least 100 congregations to the polls for early voting on Sunday, February 15. They announced the “Souls to the Polls” initiative Wednesday at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church on the Near South Side.
VIDEO: Mayoral candidate reports differing diversity numbers from CPD
By Grace Eleyae Mayoral candidate Willie Williams stood in front of Chicago Police Department headquarters on Wednesday to discuss what he says are low numbers of African Americans in the police force. His numbers on the lack of diversity, however, are vastly different from the statistics offered by the CPD.
VIDEO: “Decorative board up” in Humboldt Park puts new face on vacant properties
By Michaela Meaney Many of Chicago’s vacant properties are subject to crime – or worse – demolition. The Neighborhood Foundation, a Bridgeport-based organization, is working to change that in Humboldt Park with something called “decorative board up.”
