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Entertainment

Jennifer Hudson hosts school supply giveaway

NBC Chicago - Superstar singer Jennifer Hudson was back in her home town of Chicago Wednesday to lend a hand

Lilly Workneh / August 15, 2013

Chicago News

Chicago ‘kid cop’ arrested for impersonating a a police officer — again

CHICAGO - A teenager who made headlines four years ago for impersonating a Chicago police officer has again been arrested

TheGrio Staff / July 26, 2013

Black History Chicago Inspiration News

100 percent of Urban Prep seniors college-bound for 4th year in row

NBC Chicago - Urban Prep Academy is continuing its record of success...

Carrieheals / April 1, 2013

Entertainment

Alicia Keys buys Eddie Murphy's mansion in NJ

theGRIO REPORT - Alicia Keys, her husband Swizz Beatz and their young baby are movin' on up -- into Eddie

TheGrio Staff / October 24, 2012

Chicago Health Living

Neighborhood, not income, linked to Chicago health disparities

theGRIO REPORT - A recent study shows that the differences in neighborhood conditions strongly predict who will be healthy, who

Adam Howard / July 31, 2012

News Sports

Chicago's Anthony Davis' NBA dream about to come true

NBC Chicago - Davis could be the second player from Englewood taken with the number one draft pick...

TheGrio Staff / June 11, 2012

Entertainment Personal Finance Top Stories

Sons of Sugar Hill label founders face tax charges

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Three sons of the founders of the Sugar Hill Records hip-hop recording label pleaded guilty Thursday

TheGrio Staff / March 29, 2012