First Lady Jill Biden in Chicago for Hispanic Heritage Month
Visit to Chicago Gives Opportunity To Learn About Issues Affecting Latino Community
Dr. Biden Seeks to Discover Impact of Government Policies on Familes, Youth, Elderly, Disabled
Dr. Biden Seeks to Discover Impact of Government Policies on Familes, Youth, Elderly, Disabled
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrives at Chicago’s Midway Airport Tuesday, October 12, 2021, to visit particular locations in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, commemorated in October. Photo by Parthenia Luke.
Dr. Biden Seeks to Discover Impact of Government Policies on Familes, Youth, Elderly, Disabled
Dr. Biden Seeks to Discover Impact of Government Policies on Familes, Youth, Elderly, Disabled
Dr. Biden Seeks to Discover Impact of Government Policies on Familes, Youth, Elderly, Disabled
First Lady Jill Biden warmly greets Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth as Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other officials step forward. Photo by Parthenia Luke
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and U. S. Congressman Chuy Garcia stand by to greet First Lady Jill Biden as she embraces Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Dr. Biden’s two day Chicago visit included a tour of the National Museum of Mexican Art with Congressman Garcia. Dr. Biden has been visiting cities across the country to discuss issues of importance to the Latino community. Photo by Parthenia Luke.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinke extends an enthusiastic welcome to First Lady Jill Biden whose visit extended to Wednesday October 13, 2021. On Wednesday morning she continued her tour of Chicago at Arturo Technical Institute and held a Roundtable discussion. with Governor Pritzker and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Photo by Parthenia Luke
Chicago South Loop Hotel Presents Summer Music Series 2021
CHICAGO, IL - G-MO Productions presents “Summer Music Series” starring Julia Huff and The Company Band, Thursday July 8, 2021, a performance that kicked off two months of outdoor entertainment in the Courtyard of the South Loop Hotel, located at 11 W. 26th Street in Chicago.
Photo Credit - John L. Alexander/GMO Productions
The South Loop Hotel, known as Chicago's only Black Owned hotel establishment, is showcasing some of Chicago's most renowned artists. This music series, extending from July 8 to August 27, 2021, will feature Smooth Jazz, Blues, Straight Ahead Jazz, Reggae, Comedy and R&B performances.
Photo Credit - John L. Alexander/G-MO Productions
"We have assembled the best of the best," said Gregory Modeste of G-MO Productions. "Please join us every Thursday and Friday through Labor Day weekend."
The South Loop Hotel is observing safe distancing and masks if not seated. Doors open at 6pm, tickets $30 online at www.gmoproductions.com, $35 at the door.
Photo Credit - John L. Alexander/G-MO Productions
Legendary Gladys Knight Brings Back Memories
COUNTRYSIDE, IL - The legendary Gladys Knight gave a great performance at Tavern on LaGrange in Countryside IL June 17, 2021, taking audiences down memory lane as she sang a lot of her old hits in a new style of music. Marshall Thompson, the last original living member of the Chi-Lites, was among the stars present. He gave an account of his start playing drums for Gladys Knight. The Sons of Chic
Epiphany of the Arts Performances Bring Smiles and Tears
Comedy/Blues Show Brings Audience From Laughter to Tears to Laughter
CHICAGO, IL - AARP and GMO Productions put on a Comedy/Blues show featuring Chicago’s own Comedian Damon Williams to start the show. Host Harrison D. Kern interviews Comedian Damon Williams during a live performance. Buddy Guy’s daughter Carlise Guy and her Blues Band The NuBlu Band gave an outstanding show on February 03, 2021 at Epiphany of the Arts in Chicago, IL
(Photo by John L Alexander/GMO Productions)
Carlise Guy Sings The Blues
Audiences felt the blues from the soul of Carlise Guy as she performed at Epiphany of the Arts, moving some to tears. Photo by John L.Alexander.
NuBlu Band Hit Notes that Pull Heartstrings
Strumming soulful sounds is the NuBlu Bland guitarist, accentuating the bluesy lyrics of songstress Carlise Guy. Photo by John L. Alexander
Actor Found Guilty of Five Counts of Disorderly Conduct
CHICAGO -The highly publicized case against former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, delayed for a year due to COVID, was finally decided after two days of deliberations by a 12 member jury. Prosecutors claimed that the actor made false reports to police when he claimed to be the victim of a hate crime in January 2019. The jury's decision came Thursday, December 9, 2021 from the Cook County Courthouse: Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty of five out of six counts of disorderly conduct. Each count is punishable by up to three years in prison and a $25,000 fine. Cook County Judge James Linn will decide whether Mr. Smollett will serve concurrent or consecutive sentences. Mr. Smollett was accompanied by his mother at the courthouse, and his attorney, Nenye Uche, who said he "respectfully disagrees" with the jury's verdict. He stated that he feels "100% confident" that Mr. Smollett's case will be won on appeal. Mr. Smollett exited the Cook County courthouse after hearing the jury's verdict. Photo by Marcus Robinson
Bulls, Cruise Neck and Neck 1st and 2nd Quarter
Motor Cit y Cruise's Derrick Walton, Jr.(10) sails over Windy City Bulls' Bryce Alford to make an easy layup as the Cruise and Bulls battle it out, ending the first quarter with Chicago grabbing a slight lead over Detroit, 52 to 51. Below, (left) Devon Dotson (1) Windy City Bulls, dribbles past Trayvon Palmer (15) Motor City Cruise. Below (Right) Windy City Bulls' Daniel Oturi (24) dunks for two points. Photos by John L. Alexander
