Mavis Beacon Was a Fictional Character Played by a Real Saks Employee. Here's the Surprising Amount She Was Paid by the Typing Empire

Adrienne Hankin, public relations director for tech company Mindscape told the 'New York Times' in 1998: "Mavis is the Betty Crocker of software" ...

From Harold's ‘Refrigerettes’ cheer to the parking meter deal, new recordings reveal iconic Council moments

A 40-year-old recording of then-Mayor Harold Washington leading the Refrigerettes in a rousing cheer for the NFC Champion Chicago Bears just weeks from their only Super Bowl victory is one of 800 ...

Midday Fix: Celebrating Black History Month with children’s books celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans

Founder, Young Black & Lit Derrick Ramsey – Co-Founder, Young Black & Lit Young Black & Lit is a Chicago-based 501(c)3 organization that is committed to ...