Emanuel: Chicago needs a ‘21st century’ infrastructure
By Matt Yurus Campaigning before the City Club of Chicago’s guests and members, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that Chicago needs a “21st century foundation” to maintain a “21st century economy.” Emanuel’s speech, which was his fifth and final speech concerning his agenda for a second term, called for continued investment in Chicago’s infrastructure. More than $7 billion […]
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.”
Dance company focuses on family in debut performance
By Megan Kramer DanceWorks Chicago made its debut in the Harris Theater’s 2014-2015 Exelon Family Series on Saturday, with a program that included the premiere of a piece titled “Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours.” If you missed the performance, you can catch DanceWorks’ next performance on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Lou […]
Boeing takes off in fourth quarter
By Bethel Habte Boeing Co. reported a 19 percent increase in profits and record revenues in its fourth quarter. The stock rose 5.4 percent. The company credited its strong showing to a wave of new orders in the commercial sector and international contracts. The aircraft manufacturer made $1.47 billion in profits in the quarter-ended Dec. […]
Zimmer Q4 earnings beat estimates
by Jin Wu Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH), the Indiana-based joint replacement manufacturer, reported lower profits in both the fourth quarter and the full year due to foreign currency volatility and expenses of its pending merger with Biomet Inc., another medical devices manufacturer. For the quarter ended December 31, Zimmer earned $156.6 million, […]
VIDEO: Get Covered Illinois lures millennials into health coverage with humor
By Melissa Schenkman The deadline for getting health insurance to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act is fast approaching. While enrollment may not be on the radar of healthy millennials, Get Covered Illinois is educating them about the importance of having health insurance and having a little fun in the process.