A Chicago native who broke racial barriers in space exploration will receive a major posthumous honor. According to Peoria Public Radio, NASA named a spacecraft after Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr., the first Black person selected to be an astronaut….
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Nike gifts Barack Obama millions of dollars to build a sports facility
Shoe manufacturing colossus Nike has given former President Barack Obama $5 million toward the construction of a sports facility on the campus of the Obama Presidential Center. The $500 million center has yet to begin construction but will be located…
Read MoreJuice WRLD has 2K unreleased songs
Juice WRLD (Photo credit: Bang Media) Juice WRLD could release an album posthumously. The “Lucid Dreams” hitmaker tragically passed away last month at the age of just 21 from an accidental overdose, but it has now been revealed he has almost…
Read MoreEric Benet channels Prince during City Winery performance
Eric Benet was in Chicago on January 24 at City Winery for a live performance. His performance was solid and he didn’t disappoint his fans. One of the highlights for the evening was his performance of “How Come U Don’t…
Read MorePastor allegedly stole $1 million from church to buy new Bentley
Photo: Cook County Jail A pastor in Chicago peddled religion for a payday. Rev. Clarence Smith, Jr. allegedly used his storefront church, New Life Impact Church in the Lawndale neighborhood, as a way to make himself wealthy, according to New…
Read MoreAvery*Sunshine’s authenticity shines at The City Winery in Chicago
Avery*Sunshine brought her talents to The City Winery in Chicago on December 31, 2019, to help bring in the new year. Shiny dresses and sparkling jackets filled the venue in anticipation of the songstress. From the onset, Avery did not…
Read MoreAvery*Sunshine transforms City Winery in Chicago for New Year’s
Avery*Sunshine brought in the new year at The City Winery in Chicago on December 31, 2019. She gave a blockbuster performance. Her quick toast during the latter part of the show filled City Winery with a transformational spirit. Eddy “Precise”…
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