NEWS: CITY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL JOBS FOR YOUTH

There will be more summer job and after-school options for Chicago youth next year. The city plans increasing funding to those programs by $2 million. The money will allow the city to offer 24,000 jobs and nearly 17,000 after-school programs to children and young adults this summer, the mayor's office said. When Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office in 2011, there were only 14,000 jobs and nearly 13,000 after-school opportunities available.

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http://abc7chicago.com/news/city-to-increase-summer-job-after-school-options-for-youth/348559/

POLITICS: KAREN LEWIS WILL NOT RUN FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO

Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, has decided not to run for mayor of Chicago against Rahm Emanuel, her campaign announced Monday afternoon.

Lewis fell ill and was hospitalized last week with a yet-to-be-disclosed illness. She had been contemplating a challenge to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, with whom she has sparred for his entire first term, including the 2012 teachers' strike.

Yet her sudden ailment — referred to only as a "serious illness" requiring surgery by her top union staffer — immediately cast doubt on her entering the race. The election is in February.

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http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141013/loop/karen-lewis-will-not-for-mayor-against-rahm-emanuel

SPORTS: ADIDAS D ROSE 5 BOOST "THE LAKE" EDITION

Inspired by Lake Michigan and its prominence as a major Chicago landmark, “The Lake” D Rose 5 Boost features a metallic teal synthetic tumbled leather upper for premium feel and durability. The metallic teal upper, tonally accented vivid mint Fit Cage and D Rose logo capture the essence of Lake Michigan.

The D Rose 5 Boost is the ultimate signature shoe to outfit Derrick Rose on and off the court.

FEATURE: "SICK EMPIRE" THE MAN BEHIND THE ARTWORK.

The 22 year old mixtape cover designing phenom began designing when he was just 16, as a way to pass time. By 2011 he had turned himself into not just a graphic designer but as one of the most sought out creative mines in the mixtape circuit.

After many re branding attempts and settling in on names like "Sick GFX" & others, the talented cover designer narrowed in on "Sick Empire" aka The Almighty. Receiving his big break and steady client base on Myspace originally designing layouts, banners, & profile pics, Sick began to make the proper connections in the music industry. To date his brand is the face of mixtapes on popular viral sites with MILLIONS of views & downloads. Projects that include work with DJ Young JD, DJ Young Shawn, DJ Ben Frank, DJ Grady, Muzikfene, 3RDY Baby, & many others.

BUT! The young entrepreneur doesnt just want to design mixtape covers his whole life, he plans on developing a clothing brand, video production team, a music group and become a household name.

Follow his progress...

www.thesickestinthegame.com

Twitter.com/TheSickEmpire

VIDEO: MZKING F/ JDR- "READY"

MzKing the new rising indie artist out of Chicago offers up a new single & visual. JDR co stars alongside her in this hot & sexy video.

NEWS: CHICAGO RED LIGHT OPERATION RULED "FUNDAMENTALLY DEFICIENT"

A new report finds the city's management of the red light camera program in Chicago was "fundamentally deficient."

The report from the Office of the Inspector General follows a 10-month investigation by the Chicago Tribune. The probe looked into dramatic spikes in tickets at a dozen corners monitored by red light cameras.

The report only identified likely causes for three cases and put the blame on faulty equipment and inaccurate camera settings.

Inspector General Joseph Ferguson said his office was unable to find reasons for any of the other anomalies, citing missing or destroyed records and his office's desire to quickly respond to public concerns.

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http://abc7chicago.com/news/ig-report-red-light-camera-management-in-chicago-fundamentally-deficient/345245/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

EVENT: POPULAR BOY GROUP "VIXX" TO PERFORM IN CHICAGO

They will be at the Star Plaza Theatre in Chicago on November 22 before heading to New York's Terminal 5 on November 23 for another concert performance.

VIDEO: SPRKS- "MADE MAN DREAMS"

Shot By @HyBasem3nt

New Chicago indie artist Sprks provides "Made Man Dreams" as the lead visual from upcoming EP entitled "Transition" For updates log on to www.darealsparks.com.