Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
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]
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]
Did Reps. Jesse Jackson and Ed Royce threatened Liberia with withdrawal of U.S. support?
By Charles S. Mombo @CafeLiberia, #Liberia, @burnedbrass, @charlesSMombo Article Source: Cafe Liberica U.S. Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. who represents the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois and U.S. Republican Representative Ed Royce who represents [Read More]
LCAI Congratulates 2011 Nobel Laureates Johnson-Sirleaf, Gbowee and Karman
Article Source: Liberian Community Association of Illinois Liberian Community Association of Illinois Congratulates 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman. The Liberian Community Association of Illinois (LCAI) congratulates [Read More]
An Interview with the talented Poetess Tikisha McFall
By Charles S. Mombo Article Sponsored by: Workshop on How to Start, Build, and Grow Your E-Commerce Business An Interview with the talented Poetess Tikisha McFall. Chocolate City recently caught up with the beautiful and talented poetess, Tikisha McFall. Chocolate [Read More]
How to Start, Build and Grow Your E-Commerce Business with WordPress
Article Sponsored by: Search engine result pages optimizing chosen keywords and phrases. WWClick.com presents a Workshop on How to Start, Build and Grow Your E-Commerce Business with WordPress. It's a natural reaction given all the scary economic headlines about the [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Carolina I. Reyes
Carolina I. Reyes studied Fine Arts at Columbia College in Chicago and knows her subject matter very well. She is an urban, modern and surrealist painter and a visual artist providing quality work and visionary perspective on life, people, social issues and her own twist on [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]
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]
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]
Illinois joins states with same-sex civil unions
Lakeesha Harris and Janean Watkins were the first couple in Illinois to receive a same-sex Civil Union License at Cook County Clerk's Office at the Daley Center.Yesterday, June 1, a wind of change blew over the Windy City and the rest of Illinois. Civil unions are now [Read More]
Chocolate City Salutes America’s Finest on Memorial Day
By: Charles S. Mombo Memorial Day carries special meaning for military families such as Thomas B. Ware and Anna Ware, the parents of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware. Sgt. Ware was born in Monrovia, Liberia and lived in Chicago's Pullman District District. On this Memorial Day, [Read More]
George Luchiri Wajackoyah, Kenya’s presidential candidate speaks at APAC
Source: Alliance of Professional Africans George Luchiri Wajackoyah, Kenya’s presidential candidate speaks at the African Political Action Committee (APAC) meeting. Dr. George Luchiri Wajackoyah, candidate for President of Kenya in the upcoming 2012 [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]
Carved by an Angel host event at a Chicago’s Chili’s Restaurant
Ms. Cleopatra Brown of Carved by an Angel Corporation Starting Wednesday, May 11, 2011 and every other Wednesday, from 8:00pm – 10:00pm, Carved by an Angel Corporation will be hosting after hour events at the Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant located at 1750 West [Read More]
Hales Franciscan of Chicago Wins IHSA Class 2A Championship
Hales Franciscan of Chicago Wins IHSA Class 2A Championship - Photo Credit: Lawrence NallsOn Saturday in Peoria, Hales Franciscan High School of Chicago won the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A Championship by defeating the Red Devils from Murphysboro High [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]
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]
Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment Presents Kiss of Couture
Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment presents their Kiss of Couture Anniversary Party. Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment Presents Kiss of CoutureFounded only a year ago, Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment is made up of an ensemble of beauty, [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]
Chef Gina Worthy and Kenmore LIVE Studio presents Music To Your Mouth
Chef Gina Worthy and Kenmore LIVE Studio presents Music To Your Mouth with Farley JackMaster Funk.On Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Executive Chef – Chef Gina Worthy will be hosting her live cooking show at Kenmore "LIVE" Studio. The theme of [Read More]
Chuck Berry recovers after collapsing on stage in Chicago
Chuck Berry, 84 year-old, also known as "The Father of Rock & Roll" collapsed on stage during a concert in the Windy City on New Year's Day and had to be helped offstage. While performing at Chicago’s Congress Theatre, Berry slumped over an [Read More]
The Real Killers of the Dream Act are not the Republicans
(MPR Photo/Tom Weber) By: Charles Mombo Twitter @charlessmombo On Saturday, the Dream Act's 55-41 vote did not pass the bill due to 5 votes short of the 60 votes needed to break through the largely GOP opposition. Had the Dream Act passed, it would have given legal [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Daria Amerik
By: Charles Mombo on Twitter @CharlesSMombo, www.ChocolateCity.cc on Twitter @burnedbrass The Academy Award does not have an award category for, “Artist who brings diversity to the Arts.” If they did have such a category, the beautiful and talented Daria Amerik of [Read More]
Chocolate City Salutes America’s Veterans on Veterans Day
Chocolate City Salutes Sgt. Albert Dono Ware and America's Veterans on Veterans Day On this Veterans Day, we at ChocolateCity.cc salute and honor the millions of brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces for their heroism and sacrifice as they risk [Read More]
Chef Judson Todd Allen Live Cooking Show
By Charles Mombo To say that Chef Judson Todd Allen, “The Architect of Flavor” rocked during his Kenmore Live Cooking Studios on Saturday night in Chicago would be an understatement. To say that Chef Judson Todd Allen, “The Architect of Flavor” rocked [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]
ObiSoulStar electrifying performance and album release concert
ObiSoulstar with Nick Jaffe on lead guitar.ObiSoulStar, the hottest new performing and recording artist coming out of the Windy City has released his second, highly anticipated and long awaited album, SoulRokinRolla; for your immediate listening pleasure. ObiSoulStar's [Read More]
Obisoulstar Releases New CD, SoulRokinRolla, Release Party/ Concert On Oct. 14, 2010 at the Wilde Hare
Door opens at 8:00pm and the show starts at 09:00pm until 01:00 am. Please wear something Red as it represents energy, love and strength for Obisoulstar. PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: For more information, contact: Electriqsoul Hideout TEL: (773) 751-4682 Email: [Read More]
Chocolate City’s exclusive interview with singer ObiSoulStar
Obisoulstar discusses his soon to be release CD, SoulRokinRolla, with Chocolate City.Born in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, ObiSoulStar is an explosive singer whose time has come. Influenced by a wide breadth of sounds – from [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]
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]
Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates
Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by InmatesIn a “Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates” released by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs the following were [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]
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]
President Obama The Birthday Boy heads to Chitown
Happy Birthday President Barack Obama! President Barack Obama, the First African American president heads home to Chicago today as he celebrates his 49th birthday today. The president's birthday celebration is not all cake and ice cream; he has a very busy [Read More]
Obama signs Crack cocaine versus Cocaine Powder law
The Obama's Fair Sentencing Act law narrows the ratio from 100:1 to 18:1.Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the Fair Sentencing Act. This law reduces the apparent racist and disproportionate disparity in punishment given to those convicted of possessing crack [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]
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]
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]
Gary Coleman in Coma With Brain Hemorrhage
Chocolate City has learned that former child star, Gary Wayne Coleman is in coma and is suffering from bleeding of the brain.Chocolate City has learned that former child star, Gary Wayne Coleman is in coma and is suffering from bleeding of the brain. Coleman suffered the [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]
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]
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]
Otis McDonald Sues Chicago Over Handgun Ban
Otis McDonald,76 year-old Chicago's Morgan Park residenceThe Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments today over the City of Chicago, Illinois handgun ban. The case was filed by Otis McDonald, 76 year-old Chicago's Morgan Park residence along with others against the [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]
Who Need Marijuana When K2 is Legal in Chicago
K2 - Fake Synthetic Marijuana - Blonde and Standard PackagesI can imagine that most drug users are saying to themselves, why risk getting caught with illegal possession of marijuana when K2 is easily and legally available in most Chicago's food and liquor stores. K2, a [Read More]
An Interview With Illinois U.S. Senatorial Candidate Cheryle Jackson
By Charles S. Mombo Cheryle Robinson Jackson, Illinois Democratic Senatorial candidateSince 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 [Read More]
Chicago Disses Its Black Founder – Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable
Sculpture of DuSable on Chicago's Magnificent Mile 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 [Read More]
Chicago Public School and The Wet Monkey Theory
African American teens kicking and striking schoolmate Derrion who is also African American with splintered railroad ties. 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 [Read More]
Chicago Actor Tanner Faces Prison for Stolen SSN’s
Chicago born actor, Antow Tanner, 34 year-oldChicago 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 [Read More]
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers
Source: WeBuyJunk President Barack Obama signed a bill that adds B into the Cash for Clunkers programToday, 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 [Read More]
Birthday Sex for Chicago Public School?
Chicago born rapper, Jeremih Felton The Chicago born rapper, Jeremih Felton, popularly know for his erotic song, “Birthday Sex” has agreed to use “Twitter” to encourage about 70,000 of his Chicago Public Schools (CPS) followers to get back to Sept. [Read More]
Illinois’ Nonsensical and Preposterous Candy Tax
By: Charles S. Mombo Post sponsored by Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing Consultant Company Illinois' nonsensical and preposterous candy taxIn a “by any means necessary” attempt to patch the state's budget shortfall, [Read 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 [Read More]
Office of Congressional Ethics investigates Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Illinois Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. 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 [Read More]
Chi-Town – America’s Third Most Miserable City
By: Charles Mombo Chicago theaterCall 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 [Read More]
The Roland Burris’ saga – ain’t that some shit
By: Charles Mombo Roland BurrisLast 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 [Read More]
Jim Crow, Roland Burris and the 111th Congress
By Charles Mombo Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris 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 [Read More]
Why is Harry Reid all up in Illinois’ Kool-Aid?
By: Charles Mombo Harry Mason Reid, Senate Majority Leader 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 [Read More]
Roland Burris a proven and honorable public servant
By: Frank Scruggs Roland W. Burris, the former attorney general of IllinoisRoland 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 [Read More]
