News
Government-backed home loans prevalent on West Side
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A new report by the Woodstock Institute shows that twice as many of these loans were issued to individuals in communities of color than in predominately white neighborhoods.
Opinion
King James tells us glory is never the companion of the comfortable
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Columnist John W. Fountain III writes about ignoring “haters” and those standing in the way of greatness.
News
African-Americans more susceptible to stroke
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Austin residents and the American Heart Association share risk factors and preventative methods for the condition that can lead to disability and death.
News
Ald. Mitts looking to ban sagging pants
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If passed, the city’s indecent exposure ordinance would be amended to prohibit wearing pants three inches below the hip in public places.
Opinion
Redistricting of Cook County board to be determined in coming weeks
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An alliance makes the case to keep North Lawndale together, as officials work on a new map that will be unveiled later this month.
Opinion
Who controls women’s rights?
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Columnist Rasheena Fountain writes about progress by women over time and her fear of regression from barriers built by contemporary issues females face.
News
Activists react to board approval for school turnarounds, phase-outs and closures
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They say CPS left the community out of the process and the decision is not in students’ best interest.
poetry
African-American history should be studied all year long
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West Sider Terrell Brockington shares a poem his daughter wrote years ago about this important issue.
News
NAACP holds first primary election candidate forum
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The event gave residents the opportunity to learn more about those running for Cook County positions that will be on the March 20 ballot.
News
The Rev. Ira Acree calls for restoration of law that would help report black missing children
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The Minority Tax Certificate program fostered diversity in media by providing incentives that increased black ownership of radio and TV stations.