

A Crumbling South Side creates an Exodus of Black Middle Class Citizens
A crumbling south side creates an exodus of black middle class citizens to relocate out of Chicago. It is no secret that violence has chased off many hard working black citizens who are executives, artists, construction workers, salesmen, and businessmen. This assessment comes out after US census data shows that in 2015 an estimated 22,194 people left the state of illinois. Indicators show this majority shift occurred because of financial and political concerns of the state


Richard attends N'DIGO Gala
On Sunday, June 12th at the University of Chicago the N’Digo Foundation hosted its 20th Anniversary Gala. Among the many people who came out to help celebrate (Kurt Elling, Art Norman, Zemrah, and many others) were Richard Wooten and his wife. This was not only a fun celebratory event for Mr. Wooten, but it also brought the excitement of meeting and networking with other leaders around Chicago. Richard Wooten is excited to work with the people he was able to connect with, and

In an Effort to Combat Violence on the South Side, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson met
In an effort to help the Chicago Police Department and its new leader, Superintendent Eddie Johnson, reduce violence in some of the South Side's most crime ridden areas, the Gathering Point Community Council wants to join forces with police and extend its services throughout the area. Gathering Point is looking to assist the Department with training block clubs, community patrols and concerned citizens groups and partner with the public to reclaim their streets and restore s