Chicago Professor Uses Psychology To Help Underserved Prisoners
When thinking of mental illness, how many aspiring psychologists consider those in federal, local and state prisons?
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When thinking of mental illness, how many aspiring psychologists consider those in federal, local and state prisons?
Harvard Law School and economics graduate aims to help businesses negotiate and find a middle ground.
For students entering the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ), teachers are even more necessary as role models. This is one of many reasons that Chicago teacher Karen January chose to educate within the juvenile justice system.
When people think of Internet Technology professions, they may skip over online education. But an IT professional regularly uses his publishing background and his love for the web in his career.
Courtney Crenshaw wants to encourage nurses to not only take care in the companies they work for but in their minor studies, too.
Find out how Juan Carlos Linares, a lawyer, professor and business management degree owner, uses his dual degree for social change in Chicago.
Johnetta G. Paye, Esq., was worried after getting her law degree that securing a career might be difficult. But with the help of mentors, and an interest in entertainment law, her firm is six years strong.
Although there are more African American therapists to choose from, there is still a stigma in the African American community about psychologists and mental therapy.
BLS reports that market research analyst positions will continue to rise until 2022, with over 131,000 jobs for the taking.
Teria Mullin's volunteer work as a candy striper led her to becoming a nurse for the past 11 years.
Museums employ over four million people and get over 55 million visits per year, not including 524 million visits online.
AOL users make jokes about dial-up service, but for DePaul University's IT professional Nick Aleck, this piqued his interest into the field.
eBossWatch published its 6th annual America's Worst Bosses list, with four Illinoisans securing spots in the top 100.
Monika Black, M.A., M.H.A., Ph.D., Leadership Catalyst of Tandem Springs, discusses why business classes matter and why she started Tandem Springs in Chicago.
While public relations and journalism work together often, PR is gaining in dollar signs and popularity.
Federal Aviation Administration's site confirms that the organization will be hiring over 10,000 air traffic control specialists until 2022.
Navy veteran and current Director of Information Technology for the School of Applied Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology, Ray Trygstad advises IT students on ways to succeed in their career field.
While it is rare to see a single mother, woman or African-American in the average courtroom, Michelle J. Miller Esq. is all three and became a successful corporate counsel lawyer in spite of the odds.
Meghan Stegemann, Associate Director of Tutoring and Summer Day at Chicago Lights, uses her background in education to "support and meet the needs of children, youth, and adults."
Adriana Nava, talks about why math courses are so important to nursing research teams, and how NAHN has affected her career as a Latina nurse.
Angela Isaacson knew that she wanted to help people so a degree in hospitality management came naturally; however she found another career that helps people even more.
Temporary jobs are on the rise and continuing to help unemployment numbers decline. Chicago recruiter Angela Isaacson discusses how to use temp jobs to job seekers' advantage.
Jinnie Cristerna, Chicago LCSW, CHt, has one big piece of advice for aspiring psychologists: receive therapy first.
Shakila Grigler Stewart, owner of Dreamah Studios and teacher at Morgan School of Excellence, discusses why arts education should be mandatory for each student.
Sergeant Alfredo Dean of Aurora Police Department has something different in mind for new officers and criminal justice majors: communication courses.
The victim was found at the Hard Rock Casino off Burr Street, where they had driven to get help. Police said the shooting did not happen at the casino.
Attendees gathered inside the building to focus on this year's theme, which is "Fulfilling the American Promise."
CTA trains on the Pink and Green lines are facing major delays on Wednesday afternoon due to signal problems near the Ashland stop, and Orange Line Trains were running with significant delays due to storms.
It was another humid day up at Halas Hall for day two of the Bears' mandatory mini-camp. One of the new faces on defense said he can handle the heat, and wants all the smoke, while a veteran offensive lineman is trying to regain his footing.
Four months after saying "it's a lock" that property tax bills would go out on time this year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced second installment bills will be approximately two months late.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Republican lawmakers grilled the Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Macquline King on Wednesday.
Chicago City Council members on Tuesday continued to put pressure on the Johnson administration to replace the city's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, as a top city official revealed it could be eight more months to get it done.
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case were released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
From downed trees and wires to roofs being ripped off by strong winds, the first round of storms raced through the Chicago area with wind speeds up to 80 miles per hour.
CTA trains on the Pink and Green lines are facing major delays on Wednesday afternoon due to signal problems near the Ashland stop, and Orange Line Trains were running with significant delays due to storms.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Rainbow PUSH's annual convention is in support of Youth Day. It's four days of dialogue, reflection, and action.
The line of storms raced east through the suburbs and into the city at 70 to 80 miles per hour. Suzanne Le Mignot covers the damage left by the storms in Shorewood.
A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties in Illinois until 11 p.m.
Chicago police on Wednesday released a surveillance image of someone they said was spotted fleeing the scene as a cross burned in Grant Park.
The victim was found at the Hard Rock Casino off Burr Street, where they had driven to get help. Police said the shooting did not happen at the casino.
Attendees gathered inside the building to focus on this year's theme, which is "Fulfilling the American Promise."
CTA trains on the Pink and Green lines are facing major delays on Wednesday afternoon due to signal problems near the Ashland stop, and Orange Line Trains were running with significant delays due to storms.
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
It was another humid day up at Halas Hall for day two of the Bears' mandatory mini-camp. One of the new faces on defense said he can handle the heat, and wants all the smoke, while a veteran offensive lineman is trying to regain his footing.
Michael Busch added a solo homer as the Cubs lost for the 21st time in 28 games.
The second-place White Sox (35-31) moved within a half-game of scuffling Cleveland atop the AL Central.
As much success as Loveland had as a rookie, especially down the stretch, he's locked in on getting better to be ready if that route tree is expanding.
Top prospect Braden Montgomery has joined the Chicago White Sox after the outfielder was brought up from Triple-A Charlotte.
A fourth man has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries targeting video gambling terminals in Chicago's west and southwest suburbs since late last year.
A man has been charged with multiple acts of mail theft and burglary in the Chicago area dating back up to three years.
Chicago police on Wednesday released a surveillance image of someone they said was spotted fleeing the scene as a cross burned in Grant Park.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
