or the first time in more than three years, the Chicago Public Library is offering amnesty to those who owe book fines. Starting today, and lasting through Feb. 18, you can return your overdue library materials and all late fees will be waived.
We lost a warm and caring woman who continued to serve her community and profession up until the end of her dying days. Theresa Fambro perfected her craft and loved her job/hobby working for the Chicago Defender.
This past Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, local families, activists and elected officials came together for IMAN’s annual MLK Commemorative Luncheon. Volunteers of all ages spent the afternoon serving catered meals to community residents, while 16th Ward Alderwoman Toni Foulkes and 17th Ward Alderman David Moore shared reflections on the legacy of Dr. King’s work in Chicago.
All Americans should have access to the Internet. Great news! On Jan. 29 a Massachusetts state court granted a motion to extend our preliminary injunction that temporarily saved Internet access to you, our partners, and the people we all serve. In a welcomed show of support, Sprint signed on to the request. This is a step in the right direction for all of us.
The hotly anticipated game between two top-ranked high school hoops teams finally tipped off Thursday night, and thanks to lobbying from Morgan Park parents, it was played at the Far South Side school’s packed home gym. Auburn Gresham’s Simeon High School edged No. 1 Morgan Park 60-57.
On Friday, Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers hosted the first “77 Proud” Financial Education Resource Fair, along with a panel discussion, to commence the initiative sponsored by City Treasurer Kurt Summers. January to March, resource fairs will take place across Chicago to raise awareness of financial education and the resources available. This fair is the first in the “77 Proud” initiative. To learn more, and see the calendar of upcoming events, visit www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/77-proud-calendar-of-events.
A man who has for years written for the Wall Street Journal has further spread his writing chops, so to speak, in the one-man play that is currently premiering at the Court Theatre. “Satchmo at the Waldorf” tells the story about the end of the trumpet master’s career, and stage and screen star Barry Shabaka Henley is great in his turn as Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong.
Auburn Gresham is surely one of Chicago’s greatest “Best-Kept Secrets.” A community filled with beautiful bungalows, astounding parks, historical attractions and quality schools. One of our schools, nationally known for its stellar sports team and graduates such as Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and State Representative Mary E. Flowers of the 31st district are proud Simeon High School alumni. These alumni along with a host of others have set the standards of quality education and programming in Auburn Gresham which exhibtis the true essence of GOLD standards.
Celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1929 – 1968. “This is a story of the people. Of hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American story. “Peace and justice, it doesn’t end here. It starts with me.
On the 87th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and St. Bernard Hospital held its 19th annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights champion. This year’s honoree, Michael Tidmore, is a restorative justice advocate in Englewood, who has become an example to at-risk youth that they can turn their lives around.