Kwame Raoul State Senator (D-13) Some good news came out of Springfield last week as the governor signed legislation that finally releases some state money for college students and public universities. It allows Chicago State University, which had been expected to run out of money and close its doors on April 30, to stay open […]
Christian Mitchell State Rep. (D-26) Last week, in an important victory for our students in higher education, the Illinois legislature passed a bill that provided emergency funding for some of our most cash-strapped public colleges and universities – including Chicago State University. Without this funding, CSU would have been forced to close its doors on […]
Patrick Reilly Global Voices Interviews Editor Since 1932, International House at the University of Chicago (U. of C.) has brought students and scholars from around the world together in a diverse residential community that builds life-long qualities of leadership, respect, and friendship. Eight decades after its establishment, International House continues to fulfill the vision of […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Sports Writer The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club hosted its first spring break camp for kids in Hyde Park between the ages 5-13. “A lot of our programs follow [Chicago Public Schools’] calendar,” said Blair Root, Out of School Time Program Director for the HPNC, 5480 S Kenwood Ave. “So when CPS is […]
By Joseph Phillips Sports Writer As a Real Estate Broker during the day and a Little League Baseball Coach at night, Greg Faulkner, chief secretary officer of the Hyde Park Kenwood Legends Little League Baseball Program, describes himself as a man on a mission. That mission is to change many lives through baseball, the game […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Sports Writer When it comes to a Chess Master, few can compete with the likes, ranks and royalties of 11-time World Chess Champ and legend , Bobby Fischer. But when it comes to the business of chess, three visionaries from Hyde Park would hope to challenge that perception by investing in the many lives […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Sports Writer The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club hosted its first Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, April 10, at the University of Chicago’s Gerald Ratner Center, 5530 S. Ellis Ave. “We call it the Hyde Park Classic,” said Sarah Diwan, executive director of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC). “It’s our first year hosting […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Sports Writer With over 13 years of coaching experience in the game of basketball, coach Mike Hill, an employee of Nichols Park Community Center, 1355 E. 53rd St., has impacted so many lives throughout his career in the Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) circuit. But in spite of his influence, Hill believes that […]
By Sophia Benzarti Global Voices Metcalf Fellow On March 31st,the Global Voices Author Lecture Series at International House will partner with the UChicago Urban Network, the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture, and the Seminary Co-op Bookstore to present “The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation.” WBEZ’s Natalie Moore […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Sports Writer In observance of National Athletic Training Month, Bo Leonard, a certified athletic trainer for Athletico, 1644 E. Hyde Park Blvd., is providing health and fitness tips for athletes throughout the community. According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Athletic Training Month is held every March in order to spread awareness about all […]
By Joseph Phillips Sports Writer The Second City Slaughter Jr. Roller Derby team held its first fundamental camp for girls ages 8-18, March 26, at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. “This is my first season as an instructor with the Second City Slaughter,” said Ragner Rockner, roller derby instructor for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, […]
Editor’s Note: President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha arrived in Cuba on Sunday, March 20. This is the first time a U.S. President has traveled to Cuba in about 88 years. This column is in response to Obama’s decision to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba. By Rev. Jesse Jackson […]
By Joseph Phillips Sports Writer Thanks to a first inning explosion that featured 17 runs on seven hits and eight walks by the Broncos offense, the Kenwood Academy High School boys baseball team improved to 1-0 on the season with a 20-0 shutout victory over Juarez High School on March 18, at Newport Baseball Field. […]
By Joseph Phillips Sports Writer After clinching a conference title, a regional title and advancing to the city championship game for the first time in school history, the Kenwood Academy High School Broncos boys basketball team’s season came to an end after a 59-57 buzzer beater loss to the Curie Academy High School Condors, Friday, […]
By State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (D-25) Even in the absence of a state budget—eight months into the fiscal year—many state responsibilities are funded today. They’re funded because a statute requires continuing spending. Expenditures for some programs are required by court orders. A few, but very few, are funded in the more usual way—dollars appropriated […]