Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old Chicago teen who was gunned down in South Side Chicago’s Harsh park on Tuesday afternoon after school, appeared in a 2008 anti-gang PSA when she was in the 6th grade. As we previously reported, Hadiya performed at the Inauguration of President Obama just over one week ago. The president has not […]

The out-of-control gun violence that has gripped Chicago hit especially close to home for President Obama. A 15-year-old girl who performed at some of President Obama’s recent inauguration events has been shot and killed in South Side Chicago. Hadiya Pendleton was shot in the back in a Chicago park after school Tuesday and died at […]

In a riveting and extremely moving moment at campaign headquarters in Chicago, the newly re-elected 44the President of the United States, Barack Obama, thanked staffers and volunteers for their extraordinary commitment to him and to changing the country. President Obama talked about his early days in Chicago as a community organizer, telling the rapt audience […]

It’s been no secret that rampant violence, specifically gang violence, is plaguing parts of the city of Chicago, so naturally, when speaking to Chi-Town’s own Common, EBONY.com wanted to know what the rapper made of the more than 400 homicides that have taken place in his hometown this year. EBONY: Speaking of setting an example, […]

William Balfour, the man responsible for murdering Jennifer Hudson’s family, has finally gotten what he deserved. Hudson returned home to Chicago to attend Balfour’s sentencing. Balfour, 31, offered “condolences” to the Hudson family before a judge sentenced him to three consecutive life sentences. “My deepest sympathies go to Julian King,” said Balfour. “I loved him. […]

Jennifer Hudson and her family have released a statement after William Balfour was found guilty on all counts of murdering members of the Hudson family. As we reported on Friday, Balfour was found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, residential burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle and home invasion. The Hudson family’s […]

William Balfour has been found guilty on all counts in the murder of  Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew. Jurors in Chicago reached the verdict after three days of deliberation. Balfour was found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, residential burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle and home invasion. The verdict carries […]

As the trial in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family continues, the evidence is stacking up against William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson’s sister Julia’s ex-husband and the man allegedly responsible for the murders of her mother, brother and seven-year-old nephew. Balfour has pleaded not guilty, but Balfour’s girlfriend, Shonta Cathey testified against him last week, claiming […]

Atlanta singer Janelle Monae and actor Hill Harper are hosting a fundraiser for President Obama tonight in the president’s hometown of Chicago. President Obama left for Chicago after hosting an “Insourcing American Jobs” forum with Vice President Joe Biden. The forum was also attended by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. President Obama’s campaign has already raised […]

While in Kanye West‘s hometown of Chicago, ‘Ye took the opportunity to show Jay-Z some of his city. They hit Kanye’s childhood home, and he reflects on his early inclination towards art. Spike Lee compliments Kanye on elements of Watch The Throne backstage after a show in this clip, and Kanye almost seems humble! RELATED […]

Common has released another visual from his up-coming album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Things take a more relaxed turn from the more intense  “Ghetto Dreams.” How blue is the sky in Chicago? This time out Mr. Lynn pretty much raps the entire time laid out in bed with ballerinas and whiskey as his supporting cast. […]

R.Kelly may be facing foreclosure but he has even bigger problems to worry about. The R&B soul singer reportedly underwent throat surgery to drain an abcess on one of his tonsils on Tuesday. Kelly will be “laid up indefinitely” at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Click here for the full story. RELATED: R. Kelly Covers Sam […]