Reporter-turned-author Dawn Turner investigates a sense of belonging in ‘Majestic Hills’
"Majestic Hills" is told through the eyes of a young Chicago couple who move to the suburbs for a change of pace.
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‘Grief is a beast’: Interventional care, palliative care. It’s time to consider bereavement care.
Illinois programs aim to help the bereaved with complex emotions through the grief process.
Emmett Till would’ve been 85 this year. A Chicago exhibit reflects on his legacy.
The Blanc Gallery exhibit "From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85" brings together 11 Black Chicago-based contemporary artists to produce works that speak to the humanity of Emmett Till.
‘Mixed Marriage Project’ charts decades of Black-white marital unions
In Dorothy Roberts' latest book, "The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race and Family," readers glimpse nostalgic moments from the sociologist and law professor's family.
Reshona Landfair, ‘Jane’ in the R. Kelly trial, tells her story in ‘Who’s Watching Shorty?’
In sharing her story, Reshona Landfair hopes it helps others in bad scenarios on their journey of healing.
Black McDonald’s operators detail history of alleged racial discrimination in lawsuit
For 25 years, Robert Bonner was committed to working for McDonald's. But a lawsuit alleges McDonald's thwarted Bonner's attempts to sell his stores.
Mental health begins in infancy, child development experts tell parents
Yes, babies can get depressed, said an official with the Erikson Institute. Therapy for children and their caregivers can help.
Menstrual cycles can affect day-to-day suicide risk, study finds
For women with suicidal ideation, menstrual cycles can cause a spike in day-to-day suicide risk. Therapists and doctors can help.
Breast cancer test may make bad chemotherapy recommendations for Black patients, UIC study shows
Black women’s tumors are less likely to respond to estrogen-blocking pills, and a new consortium is focused on improving inclusion in cancer studies.