Chicago has long been known for its gun violence, recording 329 homicides so far this year and a total of 441 last year.…
Rapper/Actor Common talks education,music, life, takes a looks at violence through the perspective of other Chicago Hip Hop artists and breaks down his new…
Amnesty International Executive Director Steven Hawkins says the epidemic of gun violence in Chicago should be considered a human rights issue. Hawkins joined Roland Martin Thursday…
With more than 80 people shot and at least 14 of them fatally wounded during the 4th of July weekend, we ask the question what can…
Pastor Corey Brooks joined Roland Martin Thursday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss his call to men and women of Chicago to combat violence in the…
Buzzing Chicago artist Chance The Rapper (pictured) was instrumental in a social media campaign that led to a quieting of the escalating gun violence in…
Twin brothers Tyrelle (right) and Myrelle Lockett (left) were the masterminds of a sex trafficking and prostitution ring in Chicago, using social media and smartphones…
Emmanuel Ekaette (pictured) was arrested and charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery, cannabis possession and endangering the health of a child, after he…
A new selective enrollment high school will be built for the 2017 school year and will be named after President Obama, Mayor Emanuel said Thursday. The Barack…
When CNN’s new eight-episode docuseries “Chicagoland” premiered earlier this month, one thing was clear almost immediately: its brightest-shining star was not who many anticipated it would be. While…
CHICAGO, IL – A police officer shot and injured a driver trying to get away after allegedly stealing from a Kohl’s store around 10…
I’m not a Chicago Bulls fan but this one hurts! I think Derrick Rose is one hell of a player who spent last NBA season…
