‘Illinois’ Archives
African Political Action Committee (APAC) to host Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception
On November 19th, the African Political Action Committee (APAC) will host its Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception. This event will be held at the Akainyah Gallery, 357 W. Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois from 6pm until 12:00am.On November 19th, the [Read More]
WWClick.com, Inc. hired to Search Engine Optimize C & J Auto Shop at 707 West 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
C & J Auto Rebuilder and Repair located at 707 West 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 is already starting to experience an increase in traffic and sales generated from keyword searches such as “auto repair 60628” which are already driving prospective customers to [Read More]
Café 53 located at 1369 East 53rd Street, Hyde Park has Chicago’s Best Gelato
Article sponsored by: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization (SEO), E-Commerce and Social Media Marketing Consultant Firm Café 53 located at 1369 East 53rd Street, Hyde Park has Chicago’s best gelato. Café 53 located at 1369 East 53rd Street in Hyde Park has [Read More]
An interview with Patricia Horton – a commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article Sponsored by: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing Consulting Firm Patricia Horton, a commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) [Read More]
Liberian Community Association of Illinois prepares to celebrate country’s 164th Anniversary
By: Charles S. Mombo LCAI's website: Liberian Community Association of Illinois (LCAI) LCAI's Twitter Name: LIBinILL LCAI's Twitter Hashtag: #LIBinILL Liberia's president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a Harvard graduate and the only Black female president. As the [Read More]
Mike Ditka Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge
In court on Friday, Michael Ditka, the son of “Iron Mike” pleaded not guilty to DUI charges during an arraignment hearing. Michael Ditka on Friday pleaded not guilty to DUI charges during an arraignment hearing. The arraignment stemmed from an April 20th DUI arrest. [Read More]
Taboo, a single by Ugochi, Chicago’s native and Nigeria’s songstress
By: Charles S. Mombo Ugochi, Chicago’s native and Nigeria's songstress Photo source: Screengrab from Taboo video produced by Darryl & Marti for Third Eye Communications Her talents combined with the fruits of her labor are obviously starting to pay off with some [Read More]
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich found guilty on 17 out of 20 counts
former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old,.After 10 days of deliberations of his retrial, jurors in Chicago today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, 54-year-old, of 17 out of 20 counts against him. The jury also announced it was deadlocked on [Read More]
Blagojevich Jurors in Chicago have reached a verdict on 18 counts deadlock on 2
former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old,. Jurors in the trial of former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old, have reached a verdict. The jurors reached an 18 of 20 criminal counts against Mr. Blagojevich, but were deadlocked on two counts. [Read More]
Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago forced vacation 5 presidents
By Charles Mombo Chancellor Cheryl Hyman of City Colleges of Chicago The Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Cheryl Hyman has replaced five of CCC’s seven presidents. According to Hyman, “The City College’s board launched the search for new [Read More]
Black thugs running amok in Chicago disguised as flash mob
By: Regina Alexander Three of the 20 arrested in Chicago for their alledge involvement in in flash mob activity in downtown Chicago. From left: Dvonte Sykes, Trovolus Pickett, Derodte Wright. Why are the black churches or the so-called community leaders silent regarding the [Read More]
Chicago Makeup Show presented by Metropolitan Events and Productions
Source:Directory Listing of Beauty Salons Hair Salons Barbershops and Spas Metropolitan Events and Productions presents Chicago Makeup Show 2011. Photo Credit: TheMakeupShow.com For the first time ever, The Makeup Show will be coming to Chicago. The Makeup Show Chicago 2011 [Read More]
Accra’s Chicago Sister Cities holds fundraiser celebrates Ghana’s 51st Independent
Source: Alliance of Professional Africans Sister Cities since 1989, Accra, Ghana and Chicago have developed a longstanding sister city relationship based on a shared vision of promoting arts, culture, business and education. The Accra Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities [Read More]
Andrea Kelly launches Le Pink Kitty Dance Fitness Classes
Andrea Kelly launches Le Pink Kitty Dance Fitness Classes. The Le Pink Kitty Launch will be taking place Friday, May 13, 2011 at 4071 W. 183rd St. Country Club Hills, Ill 60478. Andrea Kelly will be launching Le Pink Kitty Dance Fitness Classes which is a sensual fitness [Read More]
Fellowship Fleet Chicago’s #1 Limousine Service
Source: Limousine Hub Interviews and Reviews of the Best Limousine Services Fellowship Fleet Chicago's #1 Limousine Service It is no secret why customers considered Fellowship Fleet the #1 Limousine Service in the Chicago-land area. Fellowship Fleet's dedication and [Read More]
How to Search Engine Optimize your website images
By Charles S. Mombo Source: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization Consultant Chicago-based wwclick.com, Inc. Search Engine optimization Consulting FirmWhen consulting with a new client for Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Chicago-based wwclick.com, Inc. [Read More]
African Political Action Committee Endorses 4 Chicago Aldermen
By Charles Mombo APAC members pictured with endorsed Aldermen. African Political Action Committee (APAC) endorses 4 highly qualified candidates for Chicago's Aldermanic run-off elections scheduled for April 5. The four candidates – Freddrenna Lyle, Toni Foulkes, [Read More]
A Rude Encounter with a Chicago Meter Maid
In most states, Traffic Enforcement Agent status is now being bestowed upon meter maids which give them special protection originally applied only to firemen, paramedics and police officers operating in the course of their duties. In most states, Traffic Enforcement Agent [Read More]
Google patched algorithms loophole after abuse
Source: Chicago based Search Engine Optimization consultant Chicago-based and a leading Search Engine Optimization company, wwClick.com, Inc. strongly recommends that customers only work with SEO consulting firms that use the White Hat SEO method to avoid getting ban by [Read More]
Why did the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times endorsed George Davis for 20th Ward Alderman
George Davis is an attorney who has an MBA and who has worked closely with The Woodlawn Organization. He knows the neighborhoods at a block level and has closely studied the city's complex financial challenges. He has a solid track record and sound ideas.Why did the Chicago [Read More]
Judge Kicked Rahm Emanuel off Chicago Mayoral Ballot
Judge kicked Rahm Emanuel off Chicago's Mayoral BallotOne of Chicago’s mayoral candidates, Rahm Emanuel, was kicked off the ballot by an Illinois appellate court panel. The petitioners, Walter P. Maksym, Jr., and Thomas L. McMahon filed written objections to the [Read More]
Chicago Community Trust offers grants to bloggers in Bronzeville or Austin
Community Media Workshop and the Chicago Reporter will be reaching out to neighborhood bloggers and community groups on the South and West Sides to take up local reporting projects this year, backed by grants from a new Chicago Community Trust initiative. The Local [Read More]
Election forum for ethnic news media on January 11, 2011
Election forum for ethnic news media on January 11, 2011We are a different Chicago. More of us speak languages other than English. Some of us are richer. Many are poorer. Many are immigrants and refugees. Many of our neighborhoods have changed. Some better. Some worse. And [Read More]
SpokenFree Entertainment – Promoting and Producing Positive Urban Media
Edited by: Angelica Jones for Chocolate City SpokenFree Entertainment has quickly and comfortably positioned itself in the crowded arena of promotion and production of content-based media and events as well as creating and maintaining marketing material for local artists. [Read More]
Davis exits Chicago mayoral race, endorses Carol Moseley Braun
Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun Chicago mayor"I'm proud that I will be here when Carol Moseley Braun becomes the next mayor," Davis said. "I come here tonight…to help prove unity is more than just a concept." Those were the words from [Read More]
Should Bill Clinton stay the hell out of Chicago politics?
Don't blame Danny Davis for saying former President Clinton should stay the hell out of the upcoming Chicago mayoral election. Davis, one of the 5 want-to-be mayoral candidates of Chicago was reacting to an announcement that former President Bill Clinton will be in the [Read More]
Presenting Chicago’s First Latino Mayor
By Charles Mombo If there ever was a right time for a Latino to become the mayor of Chicago, the time is now! Filing of nominating petitions for the February 22, 2010 Municipal General Election for Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Aldermen begins at 9 a.m. on Mon., Nov. 15th, [Read More]
George Davis a paradigm shift and an Alderman for the 20th Ward
By Keela Thompson Based on my experience working with community organizations I can tell you first hand that the time for new leadership is now. The 20th Ward needs progressive leadership that can set a vision and form alliances to accomplish goals quickly. As a corporate [Read More]
Teen Talk Radio Theatre helping youth produce their own radio show
Since returning to Chicago, Rami and Myers have committed their resources and talents to the development of programs for teens, thirteen to nineteen years of age.If an Academy Award was awarded for the category, “tireless efforts of youth workers,” husband and [Read More]
Is Chicago trying to run the police chief out of town?
If it ever existed, the “City of the big shoulders” love for its Police Superintendent Jody Weis seems to be fading at an accelerated rate.If it ever existed, the “City of the big shoulders” love for its Police Superintendent Jody Weis seems to be fading at [Read More]
Pam Grier visits African Festival of the Arts in Chicago
Pam Grier signs a copy of her book for a fan; Curtis Sweat of ChicagoEmmy-nominated actress, NAACP Image Award winner, and 1970s screen goddess Pam Grier was recently seen at the African Festival of the Arts in Chicago. The annual festival is held during Labor Day Weekend, [Read More]
After 21 Years Chicago Mayor Daley will not seek re-election
Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Michael Daley, 68 year-old, announced that he would not run for re-election for his 7th term in 2011.Yesterday Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Michael Daley, 68 year-old, announced that he would not run for re-election for his 7th term in [Read More]
City Colleges of Chicago needs a paradigm shift from good to great
By: Charles S. Mombo, MSMIS, MBA Chicago Mayor Richard DaleyIn his book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, Stephen Covey stated, “If you want to make minor, incremental changes and improvement, work on practices, behavior or attitude. But if you want to [Read More]
Prosecutors dismissed all charges against Robert Blagojevich
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on any of the four counts against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s older brother, Robert. Prosecutors today dismissed all four charges against Robert Blagojevich. Robert was accused along with his brother, former Illinois Gov. [Read More]
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Guilty of only one count
After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 counts against him.After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 [Read More]
Michael Jordan presents Scottie Pippen For Hall of Fame
Scottie Pippen, Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 InducteeTonight Scottie Pippen will be formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pippen will be presented by Michael Jordan, his teammate of nine seasons with the Bulls. During an earlier news conference at the Naismith [Read More]
Africa-US Today Newspaper host World Premier Media network
Contact: AFRICA-US TODAY NEWSPAPER Wale Idreez, Publisher/Editor usafriglo@yahoo.com africatoday10@yahoo.com 312-912-4737 AFRICA-US TODAY NEWSPAPER host invited to the World Premier of Media gala network eventYou are cordially invited to the World Premier of Media [Read More]
New Illinois law prohibits employers from checking credit history
On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that prohibits Illinois employers from discriminating based on a job seeker or employee’s credit history. On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that prohibits [Read More]
Illinois Governor Quinn sign law creates violence prevention hotline
Illinois' Governor Pat Quinn sign legislation to create a violence prevention hotline for students at Chicago Public Schools. On August 9, 2010, Illinois' Governor Pat Quinn sign legislation to create a violence prevention hotline for students at Chicago Public [Read More]
Why they won’t stop shooting in Chicago
Chicago PoliceThis well written article by Mark J. Konkol and Frank Main, staff reporters of the Chicago Sun-Times discusses why killing in Chicago is not expected to slow down or stop any time soon. Simply put; too many murder cases remain unsolved. According to Kokol and [Read More]
Chicago Malcolm X College Offers WordPress Workshop
Malcolm X College Image source: Malcolm X CollegeUnder the leadership of Malcolm X College’s President Ghingo Brooks, the institution continues to commit itself to preparing students and the community for job readiness and training small businesses in preparing [Read More]
Snitch for Justice – Get Chicago Officer Bailey Murderer Behind Bars
Michael R. Bailey, 62 year-old, a 20-year veteran is sadly the third Chicago Police officer to be gunned down in the last 60 days.An unprovoked aggression or murder against an innocent person is incomprehensible. It is even more gut wrenching and frightening when the [Read More]
Chicago Bulls Signs C.J. Watson
CJ Watson signes with the Chicago Bulls On Monday, the Chicago Bulls added Golden State Warriors' Charles Akeem Watson, Jr. (C.J. Watson) to its roster.Watson is now the Bulls' fourth newest addition along with Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver. [Read More]
Supreme Court: Chicago’s handgun ban is illegal
In a June 28, 2010 Supreme Court decisions, Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority by noting, "Self-defense is a basic right, recognized by many legal systems from ancient times to the present day," he also added that "individual self-defense is [Read More]
Chicago Judge issued Arrest Warrant for NBA Player Eddy Curry
According to documents obtained from the Circuit Court in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois; Judge Alexander White has issued an arrest warrant in contempt of court against New York Knicks' player Eddy Curry, 28 year-old. Curry reportedly missed a $200,000 hush money [Read More]
Another Bloody Chicago Weekend: 54 Shot and 10 Dead
Another violent and deadly weekend continues in Chicago. Among those shot during this weekend included a 1 year-old girl who suffered a graze wound to the neck. During the weekend of April 23, 2010, eight people including a toddler were killed and 18 wounded in Chicago. [Read More]
Chicago Blackhawks wins Hockey League Stanley Cup
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Chicago Blackhawks National Hockey League 2009-2010 championChicago Blackhawks wins the 2009-2010 Stanley Cup Championship. National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman presents Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks with [Read More]
Blackhawks Expected to Kick Flyers Puck Tonight!
Blackhawks girl on ice The City That Works is in a festive mood. The Chicago Blackhawks have worked their behinds off and are about to reap the benefits of their hard work. The festive mood can be seen from the dyeing of the water at the Daley Plaza fountain and the [Read More]
Chicago 1919 Race Riot In Retrospect
Rock throwing white youths during the 1919 race riotEarly dawn today, I parked my car at the 63rd Street lakefront parking lot and rode my bike along the lakefront bike path to the Buckingham Fountain. As I approached the 29th street lakefront, a strong sense of [Read More]
Illinois Introduces L3C Form of Business
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article Sponsored by: Join WWCLICK.COM Meetup for upcoming biz workshops announcements! The Low-profit, limited liability corporations (L3Cs) are fast becoming the organizational structure of choice for Illinois' [Read More]
Chicago’s Blackhawks playoff run scores big bucks for local businesses
Photographed by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Blackhawks center Dustin ByfuglienWhile the Bulls and Blackhawks fans sort of argue amongst themselves over Michael Jordan's statue temporary change of jersey, the Blackhawks playoff run is scoring big bucks for local [Read More]
What Going On Chicago – Brother Don’t Shoot Me
Photo Credit: Jose M. Osorio/Tribune Mother mother, There's too many of you crying; Brother brother brother; There's far too many of you dying; You know we've got to find a way; To bring some lovin' here today; Don't punish me with brutality. Thomas [Read More]
Rev. Jeremiah Wright: I am Toxic and Radioactive
President Barack Obama and former pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Photo Source:www.tucc.orgThe blogosphere is buzzing with much ado about nothing regarding a February 2010 letter that the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright wrote in reply to a request from Joseph J. Prischak, [Read More]
Chicago Barbara Bates Celebrates with Sisters Embracing Life
Sisters Embracing Life (SEL) is a Chicago-based minority cancer awareness support organizationFashion icon, designer and breast cancer survivor Barbara Bates will be one of the keynote speakers at Sisters Embracing Life’s 10th anniversary dinner and celebration. Bates [Read More]
Lollapalooza Line-up for Chicago Grant Park
Lollapalooza Line-up for Chicago Grant ParkOn August 6 – 8, 2010, all road will lead to Chicago, Illinois, Grant Park. Grant Park the is the place to be. According to Lollapalooza's website, Grant Part will once again play host to the six edition of Lollapalooza [Read More]
Chicago’s O.K. Corral – Urban Gunfights
Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis was talking about surging gun violence when he was pulled away. Photo Credit: (John J. Kim/Chicago Sun-Times) Today is not October 26, 1881, and we are not in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, United States. Today is April 03, 2010 and we [Read More]
Is Google mail down today?
Everyone here at ChocolateCity.cc appears to have the same problem. Our Google mail has been down since this morning. Does anyone have the same problem? Please include your city, state and country. SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Chicago Urban Prep Story Defies Conceptual Entrapment
By Charles S. Mombo Chicago Urban Prep Story Defies Conceptual Entrapment the entire senior class is college bound.In his book, Black Demons: Mass Media's Depiction of the African American Male Criminal Stereotype, Dennis Rome, a sociologist and associate professor in [Read More]
Illinois Democrat Lieutenant Governor Whites Only Need Apply
By Charles S. Mombo Illinois State Representative Arthur L. Turner The slot for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Illinois became available after Pat Quinn, the former lieutenant governor succeeded Governor Rod Blagojevich who was impeachment and removal from office. It [Read More]
Necessity Entrepreneurs
Some referred to it as unintended entrepreneur, accidental entrepreneur or forced entrepreneur. The so-called expert are defining unintended entrepreneurs as individuals that are just plain lucky or newly unemployed that have formed their own small businesses as a result of [Read More]
Indicted Illinois Governor Blagojevich Speaks on Ethics in Politics
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.According to The Daily Northwestern newspaper, former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich will speak at the university at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is titled “Ethics in Politics: An evening with Former Governor Rod [Read More]
Crook County Chicago Illinois?
By Charles S. Mombo Seal of Cook County IllinoisOne of Cook County's most not-too-famous son, Al Capone, was onces quoted as saying, "A crook is a crook, and there's something healthy about his frankness in the matter. But any guy who pretends he is [Read More]
Paucity of African-Americans in the Winter Olympics
Shani Davis - speedskating OlympianFour years ago, during the February opening of the 2006 Winter Olympics Games in Torino, Italy; Brian Gumbel compared the Games to a GOP convention. In his own words: Finally tonight, the Winter Games. Count me among those who don't [Read More]
African American and Blacks Unemployment Rate Still High
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics www.MinorityITJobs.com - A minority and female information technology jobs siteThe unemployment rate fell from 10.0 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the U.S. Bureau of [Read More]
An Interview with Fashion Designer Terri Stevens
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass Image credit: Barbara Nitke Terri Stevens has made a nameTerri Stevens - owns and designs for her line of clothes - Michael Joseph and funkinbeautiful SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
An Interview With T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh
By Charles S. Mombo T'Keyah Crystal Kemyah, Author of Natural Woman / Natural HairRaised on the South Side of Chicago by her grandparents and great grandmother, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (pronounced Ta-Kee-ah Kristle Kee-Mah), is her name personified: a prism of [Read More]
