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Opinion: Fruitvale Station and Black Males
After I saw the film Fruitvale Station, which was based on the life of Oscar Grant leading up to the events of his death by a BART police officer, I began to wonder, “What will it take to end the stigma associated with black males? What can be done to help address the issue of violence […]
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First minor challenging the state’s newly implemented abortion law
August 26, 2013 Comments Off on First minor challenging the state’s newly implemented abortion law
A minor wanting to get an abortion without notifying her parents is the first to challenge a state law that took effect Aug. 15 after nearly two decades of litigation. Richard Muniz, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, said he expects many more minors to try to bypass the parent notification […]
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Bees vs. Neonics: the New Science Denial Issue?
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Bees vs. Neonics: the New Science Denial Issue?
In May, 50,000 dead bees were discovered littering a parking lot in Oregon. Last month, a shocking 37 million bees were reported dead across a single farm in Ontario. Research is accumulating that links neonic pesticides with massive bee die-offs all around the world, from China to the UK. However, similar to the way the […]
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Murder at Chicago family party leaves mother searching for answers
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on Murder at Chicago family party leaves mother searching for answers
Steven Cannon’s death, like his life, was surrounded by chaos. When he was murdered, he was partying with a small group of lifelong family friends, but the evening ended with an alcohol-fueled brawl. It’s been 8 months and his murder remains unsolved. A ‘typical’ murder In many ways the murder of Steven Cannon is typical […]
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Veronica Lewis son Korey Parker was murdered last summer, but the case remains unsolved
August 19, 2013 Comments Off on Veronica Lewis son Korey Parker was murdered last summer, but the case remains unsolved
On a warm, sunny April afternoon, Veronica Lewis stands and stares at the spot where her 27-year-old son was murdered last year.“I know Korey isn’t the only one to be killed in Chicago,” she says. “But I just want answers to my questions.” Korey Parker was murdered July 4th last year. He had spent the […]
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Purple Asparagus 9th Annual “Corks and Crayons” Benefit
August 18, 2013 Comments Off on Purple Asparagus 9th Annual “Corks and Crayons” Benefit
Purple Asparagus, the non-profit that educates children, families and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet, will host its Ninth Annual Corks & Crayons Benefit at Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W. Diversey, Chicago, on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. This event brings foodies of all ages together to celebrate the […]
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J-Reyez and Lydia Paek in Chicago for Korean Fest
August 10, 2013 Comments Off on J-Reyez and Lydia Paek in Chicago for Korean Fest
(CHICAGO) J-Reyez & Lydia Paek will be performing live for the very first time in Chicago at the 18th Annual Korean Festival held at Northeastern University of Illinois campus at 3650 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue. They will be on the Main Stage on Sunday, August 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The triple-threat singer, song-writer and dancer Lydia […]
