First African American named chief pilot for United Airlines – the world's largest airline
Captain James Simon, Jr. is a Board Member of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) --United Airlines,...
Month: January 2012
Better Business Bureau advises having a Disaster Plan for your business
 CHICAGO, IL- Reacting to a natural disaster or emergency not only means ensuring the immediate safety of employees, but...
Chicago Detours to run "Good Times Historic Bar Tour"
 Tour Visits Three Bars and Stays Primarily Indoors  CHICAGO, IL – For February only, Chicago Detours will offer...
Legendary Singer/Actress Hattie Winston sings "Love Is…An Evening of Music for Lovers
Fundraising event for Ebony Repertory Theatre to also feature The Harold Wheeler Trio Actress Hattie Winston ("Becker") will perform in...
Sec'y of State Jesse White moves to toughen penalties for Fraud and Abuse of Disability Parking Program
 Names former U.S. Dept of Transportation Secretary Sam Skinner to Subcommittee to Review Program  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse...
U.S. Senators Kirk, Menendez set expectations for Treasury Department’s implementation of Central Bank of Iran Sanctions
 WASHINGTON, DC - As the Obama Administration prepares to unveil rules that will guide the implementation of Central Bank of Iran...
Bishop Jerry L. Jones holds grand opening for $20 million senior housing complex
 Jones: ‘From ashes come new life for West Pullman†  By Chinta Strausberg   Bishop Jerry L....
Interfaith Committee of the Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda (CANG8) statement against Mayor Emanuel sponsored ordinances restricting First Amendment rights
As part of the pressure campaign to stop Mayor Emanuel from restricting the freedom to assemble, the Interfaith Committee of...
Lt. Gov. Simon to colleges: Focus on the finish
Math, transparency key to increasing completion rates            CHICAGO, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon urged education leaders to adopt a...
State looks to students to help spread digital safety message
 State Education Superintendent Koch, Illinois Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in...
