Chicago’s new Police Chief vows to reduce crime in city; needs help from community
By Chinta Strausberg  On the job for three-weeks, the 52-year-old Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy Sunday spoke at Saint...
Year: 2011
Warehouse workers file class action suit over alleged stolen wages
Second lawsuit filed in two months at troubled suburban warehouse  Temp workers at the Kraft/Cadbury warehouse will file a class...
General Assembly sends auto trade-in bill to Governor
 Legislation creates fund to prevent consumers from footing loans on trade-in vehicles  Springfield, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
Sec’y of State Jesse White announces “Eliminate the Digital Divide” Grants
  Springfield, IL —Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that forty-one public libraries and community college...
Former Congressman Earl F. Hilliard selected Morehouse College Outstanding Alumnus 2010 and inducted into the UNCF National Alumni Council 2011 Hall of Honor
 Birmingham, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Attorney Earl F. Hilliard was recognized and honored by the National Alumni Council of the...
Matthew Morrison brings “Glee†to over 850 guests, raises a record $1 million at Goodman Theatre’s “One Enchanted Decade†Gala
Co-Chaired by Women’s Board Members Margaret M. Janus and Swati Mehta, the events proceeds support the theater’s Education and Community...
Better Business Bureau complaints against wedding service providers jump 43%
 (From the Better Business Bureau)                                                                       Chicago, IL - Summer is a popular time for weddings, but as...
Jesse to Pfleger: “You’re a Champion†‘You Are Special to Us’
By Chinta Strausberg  The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Sunday attended service at Saint Sabina, which included the eighth...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan supports effort to improve Public Access Counselor’s role, increase transparency in Illinois
Amendment Would Significantly Simplify, Speed, Strengthen FOIA Process  Springfield, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan supported a proposed...
Topinka: Progress made, but backlog will continue
Comptroller cautions vendors that payment delays remain  Springfield, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka commended lawmakers Thursday for...
