85th Anniversary of the founding of America’s first black labor union
 Charlottesville, VA (BlackNews.com) -- On August 25th, 1925 the trajectory of African American and American history was changed forever....
Year: 2010
“Swiftboating” President Obama and the American people
Just A Thought   By Juanita Bratcher  There are many Americans who don't give a "hill of beans" about...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan and Department of Revenue zero in on gasoline tax evaders
 Aggressive Enforcement Effort Recovers $12.7 Million for State of Illinois   Chicago, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest to cite local politicians and business leaders during its Gala and Awards dinner
 Chicago, IL -The Italian American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest (IACC) will present its coveted awards to local politicians and business leaders,...
Illinois Act score is head of the class for states that test at least 90 percent of students
 Class of 2010: Most Illinois students in history take ACT   Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)...
Miller: “Strongly disagrees” with Topinka’s assessment of George Ryan crimes
David Miller, Democratic nominee for State Comptroller, said he strongly disagrees with Judy Barr Topinka's calling former Governor George Ryan's...
Giannoulias highlights record of saving Illinois jobs
Says Congressman Kirk Keeps Voting to Ship Them Overseas to Countries Like China  METRO EAST - Joined by U.S....
Tavis Smiley brings youth together for Leadership Institute
Speakers Include Antwone Fisher and Erica Campbell of Musical Group Mary Mary Courtesy of the Tavis Smiley Foundation Los Angeles,...
World’s Famous “Impressions†to highlight Probation Challenge’s Annual Extravaganza Event
 Alsip, IL - The world’s “Famousâ€, “Fabulousâ€, “Never Ending Impressions†will light up the International Stage at Probation Challenge’s Annual “Portraits...
Blagojevich “guilty” on one of 24 counts: lying to federal agents
By Juanita Bratcher  A federal jury yesterday convicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on one of 24 counts -...
