Singer and actress, Whitney Houston has died at 48. Chicago publications and fans take to…
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Change to Spare? Change a Life: Being Homeless in Chicago
via YouTube Craig Key, 50, is homeless. He grew up on Chicago’s south side in…
Chicago Schools Hope to See “Race To The Top” Funds
Illinois is in line to get $42.8 million of “Race To The Top” grant money…
Illinois Legislators Target State Prepaid College Plan
State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Hinsdale) hopes that his new legislative efforts will turn around the…
Senator Durbin targets for-profit schools
Sen. Richard Durbin introduced new legislation Monday, Jan. 23, that will modify the GI Bill, after…
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Artists Get Creative with their Funding
Artists and organizations are paying it forward and using skills they’ve learned during tough economic…
Sen. Terry Link Revises Gaming Bill, Hopes for Gov. Quinn’s Approval
Since Gov. Pat Quinn refused to sign a bill expanding gambling in Illinois intended to…
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Chicago Exec Connie K. Duckworth Wins Humanitarian Honor
The news is full of exposés detailing the victimization of women through torture and egregious…