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    Aug 14, 2010 | Chicago Tribune

  1. Billiken Parade celebrates education, fun and politics

    Chicago Breaking News
    Chicago's Bud Billiken Parade Saturday was ostensibly again about education, the 81st edition of a procession through Bronzeville aimed at getting kids ready for school. Members of the South Shore Drill Team perform at the Bud Billiken Parade Saturday....
    2. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. 2 moms divided by murder trial

    The two mothers passed in the hallway every morning.
    The two mothers passed in the hallway every morning. They never spoke, and they avoided eye contact, but each was keenly aware of the other. Both dutifully took their places in the two front rows of Courtroom 202, behind a wall of tinted windows...

    Tags: Fenger High School, Trials, Entertainment Events, Defendants, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

    3. Dec 19, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. South Shore Drill Team to march in Obama's inauguration parade

    The South Shore Drill Team from Chicago will march in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama, inauguration officials said Tuesday.
    The South Shore Drill Team from Chicago will march in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama, inauguration officials said Tuesday. The team was among the first 24 groups whose participation in the Jan. 21 parade was announced. More than 2,800...

    Tags: Festive Events, Arts and Culture, South Shore, Barack Obama

    4. Aug 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. A can't-miss part of summer

    When the 83rd Bud Billiken Parade steps off on Saturday, it will be hard to underplay the importance of the event for Chicago's African-American community — and the whole city.
    Chicago Tribune reporter
    When the 83rd Bud Billiken Parade steps off on Saturday, it will be hard to underplay the importance of the event for Chicago's African-American community — and the whole city. But at its roots, it's a parade, and kids love a parade. Chicago...

    Tags: Festive Events, Oprah Winfrey, Jesse Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Owens

    5. Nov 13, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. FedEx is the total package

    FedEx Corp. is the total package as far as employers go, Regina Jamison says.
    FedEx Corp. is the total package as far as employers go, Regina Jamison says. Many workers, like Jamison, come to the publicly traded shipping company for its reputation on pay and benefits — FedEx is known for offering full benefits to part-time...

    Tags: Bud Billiken (fictional character), Chicago Tribune, Career and Workplace, Employees, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry

    6. Aug 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Obama adviser to lead Bud Billiken Parade

    More than a month after the Obama campaign said the president could not lead the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, event organizers and the White House said Obama deputy assistant Michael Strautmanis would serve as grand marshal instead.
    More than a month after the Obama campaign said the president could not lead the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, event organizers and the White House said Obama deputy assistant Michael Strautmanis would serve as grand marshal instead. The Obamas and...

    Tags: Festive Events, Michelle Obama, Social Issues, Politics, Arts and Culture

    7. Aug 9, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  7. August 10: Midday Fix - King College Prep High School Marching Band

    The Bud Billiken Parade & Picnic
    The Bud Billiken Parade & Picnic Saturday, August 1 10:00 a.m. From 39th Street along Martin Luther King Drive to 51st Street and into Washington Park (773) 536-3710 www.budbillikenparade.com/
    8. Aug 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Billiken Parade celebrates youth, education

    Thousands of people turned out today for the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, an annual celebration of youth and education to mark the upcoming school year.
    Thousands of people turned out today for the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, an annual celebration of youth and education to mark the upcoming school year. On a beautiful summer day, the parade stepped off about 10 a.m. near Oakwood Boulevard and King...

    Tags: Bud Billiken (fictional character), Festive Events, Arts and Culture, White House, Valerie Jarrett

    9. Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Obama opts out of Bud Billiken Parade

    Despite initial reports indicating President Barack Obama would serve as the grand marshal of the Bud Billiken Parade, campaign officials said Wednesday he'll be a no-show because of scheduling conflicts.
    Despite initial reports indicating President Barack Obama would serve as the grand marshal of the Bud Billiken Parade, campaign officials said Wednesday he'll be a no-show because of scheduling conflicts. However, "the president will continue to be a...

    Tags: Festive Events, Chicago Police Department, Politics, Arts and Culture, Elections

    10. Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Obama supports but won't lead Bud Billiken Parade, campaign says

    Despite initial reports indicating President Barack Obama would serve as the grand marshal of the Bud Billiken Parade, campaign officials said Wednesday he would not be able to make the event because of scheduling conflicts.
    Tribune reporter
    Despite initial reports indicating President Barack Obama would serve as the grand marshal of the Bud Billiken Parade, campaign officials said Wednesday he would not be able to make the event because of scheduling conflicts. "... but the President will...

    Tags: Festive Events, Politics, Arts and Culture, Elections, Barack Obama

    11. Aug 13, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Bud Billiken Parade part of big weekend in Chicago

    City officials today said the Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday is only one of many events that will draw crowds and affect traffic in Chicago this weekend.
    City officials today said the Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday is only one of many events that will draw crowds and affect traffic in Chicago this weekend. The city's traditional back-to-school parade and picnic is expected to draw up to 500,000 people to...

    Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Rahm Emanuel, Soldier Field, First Aid, Arts and Culture

    12. Aug 13, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Bud Billiken Parade starts back-to-school season

    The annual Bud Billiken Parade today signaled the coming end of summer with a new mayor and the same spirit that has brought music, food and old-fashioned politicking to Bronzeville for 82 years.
    Tribune reporter
    The annual Bud Billiken Parade today signaled the coming end of summer with a new mayor and the same spirit that has brought music, food and old-fashioned politicking to Bronzeville for 82 years. The parade, meant to get kids ready for school, was Rahm...

    Tags: Bud Billiken (fictional character), Festive Events, Martin Luther King Jr., Rahm Emanuel, Politics

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