Community
Meet the creator and cast of the Interrupters
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As part of its Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Christ the King Jesuit College Prep will screen the Interrupters with a presentation from the cast and creator Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Opinion
Poverty, violence contribute to Chicago’s education gap
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Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey highlights nationwide programs that address poverty and violence while engaging students and parents.
Community
State Rep. Ford’s annual family health challenge
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The event is Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park.
Opinion
A call for more lifesaving trauma centers
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The Rev. Paul Jakes of the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church is holding a march in front of City Hall Jan. 21 demanding more trauma centers in Chicago communities.
Community
State of the 29th Ward address Wednesday night
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The Jan. 16 ward meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
News
New businesses opening up on West Side
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A Bethel New Life training program is providing funding and education to 30 entrepreneurs on Chicago’s West Side.
News
Rep. Ford’s bank fraud case moves to fact-finding phase
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The West Side representative’s attorney said after his court appearance on Friday, the discovery provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office looks “favorable.”
Community
‘Movement for Justice and Jobs Now!’ community meeting
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The Coalition of African American Leaders will hold a jobs and economic development meeting Jan. 12 at the New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. It starts at 2 p.m.
News
CAPS program sees revitalization
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Police district commanders will now be able to customize individual community-policing programs.
Community
The Black Star Project honors 108 youth killed in Chicago, 10 in Austin last year
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The organization asks who will mourn for the hundreds of people killed in the city in 2012.