2+ hour, 50+ 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…...

4+ day, 6+ 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…...

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,…...

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…...

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…...

5+ day, 10+ 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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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....