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  Chicago Philanthropist Launches Jobs Program To Deter Crime, ‘teen Trends' A Chicago philanthropist and businessman has established a new jobs initiative with the goal of deterring crime among teenagers. On the heels of launching a parent text line in April, Early Walker announced the creation of a new program that encourages local businesses to hire at-risk teens looking for work. "A lot of it is just boredom . They haven’t had anything to do," Walker said. "Let’s find them jobs, let’s do something to keep them busy." The first business to take part is Jerk 48, a Caribbean-style restaurant with several locations in Chicago.

Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion The Black Country Living Museum, which is based nearby, responded to suggestions it could have stepped in to save the building, which dates back to 1765. “The fire at The Crooked House, Himley, is devastating news, after the recent sale seemed to offer a future for the building, albeit with a new use,” a spokesperson said. “Unfortunately, the museum was not in a position to save, let alone relocate, the building. Our hope remains, despite the fire, that the Crooked House can, and will, be restored, and once again have sustainable use at Himley.” Staffordshire police urged anyone with information ...