‘Illinois’ Archives
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 the shrinking job pool. I do not agree with the assumption that luck has [...]
Indicted Illinois Governor Blagojevich Speaks on »
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 Blagojevich.” The event is sponsored by College Democrats of Northwestern University. The former Illinois [...]
Crook County Chicago Illinois? »
By Charles S. Mombo One 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 enforcing the law and steals on his authority is a swell snake. The worst type of these punks is the big [...]
Paucity of African-Americans in the Winter Olympics »
Four 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 like 'em and won't watch 'em. In fact, I figure when Thomas Paine said “these are the times [...]
African American and Blacks Unemployment Rate Still »
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The 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 Labor Statistics reported. Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary help services and retail trade added [...]
An Interview with Fashion Designer Terri Stevens »
Image credit: Barbara Nitke By Charles S. Mombo Terri Stevens has made a name for herself. The beautiful and talented Stevens is a fashion designer and former participant of Project Runway. Stevens owns and designs for her line of clothes - Michael Joseph and funkinbeautiful. She is known across the country for her original style and [...]
An Interview With T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh »
By Charles S. Mombo Raised 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 energy and vision. From age three she sang, danced and recited original poems and stories. She wrote her first play and her first song in [...]
Dancing in the End Zone at Trinity United Church of »
After vacillating between wanting to go and not wanting to go to church on New Year's eve, I am very glad that I did make the right decision by going. I attended the 10:00 p.m. New Year's Eve Watch Meeting service at Trinity United Church of Christ located at 400 West 95th Street in Chicago. The Praise Ministry literally got the [...]
An Interview with Chicago’s Chef Yowceph Ben »
By Charles S. Mombo Whenever I am in the City of Big Shoulders for some work thing, I always find time to sneak away and gravitate toward one of the world's best coffee shop locate on Chicago's South Side - MySoul Café located at 7201 and Exchange Avenue. The warmness of the café seems to be an extension of its friendly [...]
An Interview With Illinois U.S. Senatorial Candidate »
By Charles S. Mombo Since 1870, the United States Senate have had ONLY 6 African-American Senators. Two out of the six were Republicans elected during the Reconstruction era and four out of the six were elected in modern era. The last three African Americans or Blacks to serve in the U.S Senate were from Illinois. The six African Americans [...]
ChocolateCity Honors Sgt Albert Dono Ware »
By: Charles S. Mombo It seems like it was just yesterday when you arrived from Liberia. It seems like it was just yesterday when you graduated from Corliss High School. It seems like it was just yesterday when you left Kennedy-King College and Chicago State University and joined the Illinois National Guard for 2 1/2 years. It seems like it [...]
DHS Illegally Spied on Farrakhan and Nation of Islam »
WASHINGTON — Homeland security officials improperly gathered intelligence on the Nation of Islam, a black Muslim group, but government rules were "unintentionally and inadvertently violated" and only publicly available information was collected, according to documents made public Wednesday. Internal correspondence shows the 2007 [...]
Chicago Disses Its Black Founder – Jean Baptiste »
Unless you have had a Chicago connection, there is a strong possibility that you have not heard the name Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Way before the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Sears Tower (or whatever they call it these days), Du Sable was one of the first non-Indian settler, and one of the first [...]
Chicago Public School and The Wet Monkey Theory »
I first heard about The Wet Monkey theory several years ago while in graduate school. I am not sure if the Wet Money theory is an urban legend or an actual theory. From every indication, it seems to be based on the famous Pavlov's salivating dog experiment. (more...)
Former Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan is a Worthy »
Chicago Bull's former superstar Michael Jeffrey Jordan was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts. Jordan, 46 year-old is considered to be the game's greatest player. (more...)
Chicago Actor Tanner Faces Prison for Stolen »
Chicago born actor, Antow Tanner, 34 year-old, pleaded guilty yesterday in a Brooklyn court to selling more than a dozen social security numbers for $10,000. According to court documents, he told the judge that he was a middleman in the stolen or dead people social security numbers scheme. (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Illinois’ nonsensical and preposterous candy tax »
In a “by any means necessary” attempt to patch the state's budget shortfall, the State of Illinois has come up with a nonsensical and preposterous tax scheme whereby candy, which was previously classified as food in the food group, will be moved to its own group - candy group. (more...)
Legally smoke 10 grams of marijuana in Chicago and pay »
Cook County Board members passed a proposal that decriminalizes the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. If approved, officers will have the discretion to write a ticket of $200 or issue misdemeanor charge. (more...)
Chicago Ain’t That A Bitch »
Ain't That A Bitch is taken from the title song of John Guitar Watson's album. Johnny Guitar Watson's career went back to the early 50's in Houston. He was born February 3, 1935 in Houston, Texas and died May 17, 1996 in Yokohama, Japan. His outstanding musical talents are comparable to those of Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He was a [...]
Finding that beauty salon, hair salon, spa or »
For most people, including males and females, there is absolutely no compromising when it comes to the appearance of their hair and the need to having it look elegant, healthy and stylish. As a matter of fact, a recent study just released by The Nielsen Company noted that if money was not an issue, most people would continue to care for their hair [...]
Office of Congressional Ethics investigates Rep. Jesse »
When the Federal grand jury investigated the alleged corruption in the Blagojevich administration, they did not report any wrong doing on the part of Illinois Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Despite the fact that Federal authorities have already questioned Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and other cooperating witnesses [...]
Chi-Town – America’s Third Most Miserable »
By: Charles Mombo Call it whatever nickname you want: My Kind of Town, Beirut by the Lake, Second City, Chicagoland, The Big Onion, The City That Works, The Chill or Chi Ill (Chill as in Chicago Illinois), Hog butcher for the world, Tool maker, Stacker of wheat, Player with railroads, The nation's freight handler; Stormy, Husky, Brawling, City [...]
Obama: Washington Needs Some Chicago Winter Toughness »
Speaking to the fact that most schools in the Washington area were shut down on Wednesday due to a little melting temperatures, rain, sleet and then overnight freezing temperature, President Obama said "My children's school was canceled today because of what, some ice?" Obama added "As my children pointed out, in Chicago, school [...]
Chicago School bans visiting fans from sport events »
The Public League of the Chicago Public School (CPS) announced that it is taking striking and necessary actions by banning fans of visiting teams from attending sports events. This dramatic measure is to curb a rash of violence that has erupted at CPS basketball games. Chicago Public Schools director of sports administration Calvin Davis [...]
Congratulation Illinois Junior Sen. Roland Burris »
Common sense prevailed when the Democratic machine, including Senator Harry Reid and Senator Richard Durbin when they finally did the right thing by rightfully allowing Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The fact is the Democratic party did not have a leg to stand on by trying to prevent Senator [...]
The Roland Burris’ saga – ain’t that »
By: Charles Mombo Last Wednesday a meeting was scheduled at Roland Burris’ request with Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Illinois. After the hour long meeting on Capitol Hill, Reid and Durbin told reporters that they would consider Burris' appointment if: It is [...]
Jim Crow, Roland Burris and the 111th Congress »
By Charles Mombo With an uncomfortable resemblance of scenes from the Jim Crow era, the Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris, who is an African American was escorted out of the Capitol in the rain after being turned away when he arrived for the swearing-in ceremonies of the 111th Congress. Legislation known as Jim Crow laws separated people [...]
Why is Harry Reid all up in Illinois’ Kool-Aid? »
By: Charles Mombo I have always wonder why Harry Mason Reid, the Senate Majority Leader and Senator from Nevada is all in Illinois' Kool-Aid and don't even know the flavor? Senator Reid has not hid his feelings about Illinois Governor Ron Blagojevich and the appoint of the Honorable Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama. Well, his [...]
Roland Burris a proven and honorable public servant »
By: Frank Scruggs Roland Burris has proven himself to be an honest and honorable public servant. He meets the Constitutional Requirements for the Senate and to deprive him the opportunity to serve is to deny the people of Illinois a complete voice in the Federal Government. While the Governor stands accused he is still innocent until proven [...]
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich – rights and »
There were signs and indications in Chicago for the past two weeks that the Illinois Gov. Blagojevich would appoint a senator to fill Obama's vacant senatorial seat despite the impeachment proceedings on its way in Springfield. It was also known that Blagojevich would not appoint anyone he allegedly mentioned on the undercover tape. Therefore, [...]
Blagojevich expected to appoint Obama replacement »
As the Illinois House of Representative moved to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges before he appoints a replacement to Obama senator's seat, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has planned a press conference today in Chicago and is reportedly planning to make an in-your-face move by naming a replacement despite the impeachment proceedings. [...]
Illinois Governor Blagojevich in Federal Custody »
Illinois' Governor Rod R. Blagojevich was arrested this morning at his Chicago Northside home for conspiring to sell an appointment to president-elect Barack Obama's recently open US senate seat, prosecutors said. Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois said that around 6 a.m. he called Governor Blagojevich's house and [...]
Chicago Transit rape suspect will not face charges »
A suspect in the rape of a woman on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line platform at Clyburn has surrendered to police, but he will not face charges. Investigators say the woman was waiting for train on the CTA Platform at 1599 N. Clybourn about 3 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2008 when the suspect approached her from behind, took her cell phone, [...]
President Elect Barack Obama goes to the White House »
Although it is not until after January 20th before President Elect Barack Obama changes his zip code from 60615 to 20500, he will however be heading to the white house today upon the invitation of current President George W. Bush. President Bush and President-Elect Obama are set to meet Monday afternoon at the White House's Oval Office. At [...]
Chris Gardner Speaks at Hales’ Speaker Series »
CHICAGO, Illinois – As Hales Franciscan High School enters its 46th year of service in pursuit of excellence to 'In Virum Perfectum' (“Unto Perfect Manhood”), it emerges with greater resilience and a renewed focus on its core mission – providing quality college preparatory education. Hales is a historically African-American [...]
The meanest, the dirtiest, the sleaziest and “that »
by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo for: http://www.ThatOneMcCain.com Whether election 2008 is the meanest, sleaziest, lowest-down, and dirtiest campaign ever, I will leave that to the political analyst to determine. When Arne H. (Helge) Carlson, a former Republican Governor of Minnesota endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, he [...]
Bronzeville Realtors and Agents »
BRONZEVILLE,Chicago, IL -- Whether you are buying, selling or renting your property in today’s real estate market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. The Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville is no exception to this common sense knowledge. A newly launched website [...]
Chicago honors a friend of Mussolini and Hitler »
At the 700th block east of Chicago is a street call Balbo Drive and Avenue. Balbo Drive is named after the Italian aviator and politician, Italo Balbo. Balbo was a Fascist who served under Benito Mussolini and a friend of the Nazis. Annoyingly visible at Balbo Drive is the Balbo's Monument - a gift from Mussolini to the City of Chicago. [...]
Is a candidate’s pin or t-shirt considered »
By: Charles Mombo http://www.Chocolatecity.cc/blog Is a candidate's pin,t-shirt or button considered electioneering in a polling place? Electioneering is the act of persuading or attempting to persuade; communication intended to induce belief or action. The answer to this question in most states is not a straight forward [...]
Chicago Transit uses GPS technology advertising »
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveiled a new type of advertising on Monday. Using wireless cellular communications, the CTA is placing a 50-inch digital screen on the side of CTA buses that will display ads. This transit ad is a GPS technology that allow advertiser to target a university campus on the bus route. The CTA expects to [...]
Sen. Chuck Hagel: Its a streatch to say Palin’s »
GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska said the GOP vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, lacks foreign policy experience and called it a "stretch" to say she's qualified to be president. In an interview published Thursday by the Omaha World-Herald, he said: "She doesn't have any foreign policy credentials," "You get a [...]
Catholic League attacks Obama, but quiet about child »
The Catholic League sharply criticized Barack Obama Friday for his ties to the out speaking Catholic minister Michael Pfleger, saying in a statement the Illinois senator should have severed ties with him long ago. The criticisms come after wide circulation on the Internet of Pfleger's recent sermon, in which he mocked Hillary Clinton for being [...]
Harold Washington – Chicago’s Greatest »
Barack Obama: That's how black people talked about Chicago's mayor, with a familiarity and affection normally reserved for a relative. His picture was everywhere: on the walls of shoe repair shops and beauty parlors; still glued to lampposts from the last campaign; even in the windows of the Korean dry cleaners and Arab [...]
