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03/22/2025
The family of 20-year-old Mariah Ivy from Steger, Illinois, is seeking justice after her tragic death on March 15, 2025. They allege that her ex-boyfriend pushed her from a third-floor window and then staged the scene to appear as a home invasion. Authorities are currently searching for the 21-year-old suspect.
FAMILY OF CHICAGO WOMAN CLAIMS HER DEATH WAS STAGED AND SHE WAS ALLEGEDLY PUSHED BY HER BOYFRIEND
On March 15, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Chicago’s South Chicago neighborhood. Mariah Ivy, a 20-year-old resident of Steger, Illinois, was visiting a third-floor apartment in the 8000 block of South Manistee Avenue. Around 5:15 p.m., an unknown assailant entered the apartment, brandished a...
03/22/2025
speaks on artists expecting A&R services for free. The Chicago music executive went to Instagram express his frustration.
“Friendly Reminder artist
Then it be the ones hitting me saying im missing real talent, i ain’t going to the bank taking a loan for a 100k to put on you when i got a family and label to run. Help it make sense to bring and cents“
Ofcourse the opinions on this may vary. What are your thoughts?
03/22/2025
A 47-year-old man was found inside a burning building with a gunshot wound to the head on the city’s south side. His identity has not been released, and no further details are available.
CHICAGO MAN FOUND DEAD WITH GUNSHOT WOUND INSIDE BURNING BUILDING
A man was found deceased from a gunshot wound inside a house that was on fire in the South Side of the city on Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of the fire in the 4900 block of South Cornell Avenue in the East Hyde Park
03/22/2025
How would you react in this situation if you witnessed this? 🤔
Bobby Jenks, the closer who contributed to the Chicago White Sox's victory in the World Series, is taking part in a fundraiser to help cover his expenses during his battle with cancer. Currently residing in Portugal with his family, Jenks is offering to sign items sent to him for autographs. Sending love and prayers.
Bobby Jenks, the closer who contributed to the Chicago White Sox's victory in the World Series, is taking part in a fundraiser to help cover his expenses during his battle with cancer. Currently residing in Portugal with his family, Jenks is offering to sign items sent to him for autographs. Sending love and prayers.
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03/22/2025
FORMER WHITE SOX CLOSER BOBBY JENKS IN NEED OF HELP AFTER LOSING HOME IN FIRE AND BATTLING STOMACH CANCER
Bobby Jenks, the closer who helped the Chicago White Sox win the World Series, is participating in a fundraiser to assist with his expenses during his battle with cancer. This has been a challenging time for Jenks, who made his MLB debut with the White Sox in 2005, famously celebrating their World S...
03/21/2025
TEXAS RAPPER LIL RONNIE AND DAUGHTER R’MANI LAID TO REST IN THE SAME CASKET
The hip-hop community is still in mourning over the tragic murder of G$ Lil Ronnie from Fort Worth, Texas, along with his five-year-old daughter, R'Mani. Their funeral was held on Thursday, March 20, where R'Mani's mother, Shamon Jones, delivered an emotional yet loving eulogy for both of her loved....
03/21/2025
CITY GIRLS, TRINA, AND MORE HONORED WITH STREET NAMES IN MIAMI
Roads adjacent to 18th Avenue in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood are set to receive co-names to honor legendary songs and artists who originated from the area. The Miami-Dade County Commission endorsed the proposal presented by District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon on Tuesday to further the econ...
03/21/2025
As Boosie prepares for his annual Boosie Bash, he announced that he will use the event to honor the memory of Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student who tragically lost his life during a hazing ritual last month.
In tribute to Wilson’s life, a scholarship has been established to support other students in their pursuit of education at Southern University.
BOOSIE LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP HONORING THE LATE SOUTHERN STUDENT CALEB WILSON
As Boosie prepares for his annual Boosie Bash this weekend, he’s using the platform to honor the memory of Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student who tragically lost his life during a hazing ritual last month. Baton Rouge-born rapper Boosie Badazz (Torence Hatch Jr.) will help launch the Cale...
03/21/2025
Johnathon Majors reveals how he became “worthy” enough to marry .
A woman is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old woman Tuesday night on a CTA Red Line platform in Grand Crossing. Chicago police confirmed Tiara Lee-Roberts, 28, was charged with two felony counts of murder, including first-degree murder. She is expected in court for a hearing....
03/21/2025
Chicago artist shares footage from his 21-day weight loss journey.
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