BTN STAFF Chicago native and New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis was denied entry inside a West Hollywood restaurant because he was wearing a hoodie. It happened last week while he was in Los Angeles
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Obama to hold first public event of his post-presidency in Chicago
fox32chicago.com Article Reprint WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Barack Obama will speak Monday in Chicago to young community leaders and organizers at the University of Chicago, where his presidential library is planned.
Read moreAutism Awareness Charity Basketball Game Proves There Is More Than Violence On The West Side of Chicago
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Last weekend local Chicago artists and community activists came together in Franklin Park on Chicago’s West Side. The gathering was to bring awareness to autism in the community. In addition
Read moreChicago rapper Melo Makes Music blurs the line between current hip-hop and 90s alt-rock
By Leor Galil Article Reprint Last month Genius chief content officer Brendan Frederick spotted something funny in Soundcloud’s streaming rankings. “Love that all the millennial Hot Topic rappers tag their songs as ‘Alternative Rock’ on Soundcloud,” he
Read moreLegendary Chicago Rapper Bump J Released From Prison
BTN STAFF After spending 7 years in prison, Chicago rapper has been released. He was convicted in 2009 for a bank robbery that occurred in 2007. No word has been given about his music plans.
Read morePriest robbed at gunpoint while walking dog in South Chicago neighborhood
By: Tribune staff and WGN-TV Article Reprint A priest from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning while walking his dog in the South Chicago neighborhood, according to police.
Read moreFirst Judge Killed in Chicago History by Gun Violence He Fought
Raymond Myles was shot to death outside his home Monday morning, in a seemingly random act of violence after a career spent locking up criminals behind massacres, the death of Jennifer Hudson’s family members, and
Read morePharrell Is Coming To Chicago This Summer. For Real
By David Matthews Article Reprint STREETERVILLE — Pop superstar Pharrell Williams is once again blurring lines between visual art and music, having been tapped to headline a swanky fundraiser at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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