BTN STAFF Derrick Rose, the former NBA MVP was injured in his first practice back with the Bulls. According to a statement release from the team he was elbowed in the face and suffered “left
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Baby shot; mother, grandmother killed in Back of the Yards
By Diane Pathieu Article Reprint CHICAGO (WLS) –An 11-month-old boy was wounded and his mother and grandmother were killed in a shooting in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Read moreDJ Oreo takes Oreofest 2015 to Another Level
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer DJ Oreo’s list of achievements throughout his short career would likely be satisfactory to average person in show business. He has traveled the world with the Jesse White Tumblers; Chance
Read moreBirthday Poem for Marlon Horton (August 21, 1985 – September 7, 2013)
Marlon Horton was killed on September 7th 2013 by an off-duty Chicago Police Officer. Today we celebrate his life and memories. By: BEAR GRIZZLY Guest Columnist What up lil bro? I know you don’t hear
Read moreIn Chicago Little Known Law Used to Boot Cars on Private Property
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer [CHICAGO] On July 29th, an ordinance was passed to allow the City of Chicago to boot cars on private property. In years past, this was an illegal practice within the
Read moreWale and Villa Team Up for Shoe Release in Chicago
BTN STAFF Black truth news was in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood for Villa’s release of a collaborative shoe with the rapper Wale. Villa retail shop has partnered with the D.C rapper to get his input
Read moreSpike Lee, Wesley Snipes Attend Chiraq Block Party
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer This year’s annual block party at St. Sabina church on the south side of Chicago was dubbed the “Chiraq Block Party.” The name change was in support of Spike Lee’s
Read moreComedy Show Review: Kevin Hart Presents: Lil Rel “RELEVENT” at The Vic Theater
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer If two sold-out shows at the Vic Theatre in Chicago wasn’t confirmation of native comedian Lil Rel ascension into stardom; it definitely was an indication. Not only was the event
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