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Black contractors seek payment from Obama Center project
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (424+ words) Black subcontractors who worked on the construction of the Obama Center project in the Woodlawn neighborhood won't be among the thousands celebrating the long-awaited opening of the complex in Jackson Park this Juneteenth weekend. " Contractors say they are struggling with…...
Crowds, long lines everywhere on opening day at Obama Presidential Center
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (261+ words) This story is constantly being updated with comments from visitors and opening day details. On a sunny Juneteenth morning, crowds, lines and busloads of people flooded the new Obama Presidential Center with curiosity and excitement after a star-studded celebration the…...
Upcoming Programs at the Gary Public Library
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (165+ words) The Annual Summer'Reading'Program, "Unearth a Story" is underway at all units of the Gary Public Library. The six-week program, for students in pre-school through 12th'grade, continues until July 18 at the Main Library, 220 W. 5th'Ave. , and ends July 16 at the Kennedy Branch,…...
Chicago's Angel Davanport teams with Minneapolis producer Bionik
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (627+ words) Full disclosure: I'm an artist who helps other artists however I can. From touring to guidance, I've been able to assist my co-collaborators in reaching their goals. I had a small part in the creative direction of the artist I'm…...
Property tax bill delay prompts Cook County loan program reopening
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (581+ words) " Cook County officials announced that the second installment of 2026 property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, prompting the County to reopen and expand its Property Tax Bridge Fund Program to help local governments manage the resulting cash-flow…...
Obama Presidential Center Opens with Grand Celebration
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (494+ words) Bring out the champaign and horns. The long awaited, $850 million Obama Presidential Center, finally opens this Juneteenth weekend with a star-studded grand open celebration that includes A-list celebrities, performers and former presidents, including Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. It…...
Knicks End 53-Year Drought, New York Knicks Capture NBA Title
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1028+ words) The New York Knicks completed one of the most remarkable championship runs in franchise history on June 13, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to secure their first NBA title since 1973. For a franchise that had…...
Bishop Mc Clory ordained a Catholic priest and deacon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (600+ words) The ordination of Father O'Donnell and Deacon Emsing is a cause for great joy in the Diocese of Gary," Bishop Mc Clory said. They have servants' hearts and are ready to serve the faithful with care and compassion. While this…...
Promised Sky: Choices in a Strange Land at Tribeca Film Festival
1+ week, 2+ day ago (691+ words) Film Forum is pleased to present the U. S. theatrical premiere of Erige Sehiri's "Promised Sky" at the tribeca film festival, which premiered on Friday, June 12." In Tunisia, a community of Ivorians led by Marie, the charismatic pastor of the Church of…...
The Crusader previews the Obama Presidential Center
1+ week, 4+ day ago (839+ words) The tour began in the Hadiya Pendleton Atrium. That's where Roland Martin and dozens of other journalists were waiting to view the Obama Presidential Center and Library. Journalists from The New York Times, Washington Post and ABC News were there....