Tale of Three Segregations: Poor other-race neighbors contribute to poverty of Black and Hispanic neighborhoods
 (Northwestern News)  EVANSTON, IL -  Unlike most whites, blacks and Hispanics tend to have neighbors from other racial groups...
Month: June 2012
MWRD offers new procurement guide to increase business partnerships
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has released a new procurement guide to help pave the way for...
Better Business Bureau Advice: Guard against added cell phone charges when vacationing
(From the Better Business Bureau) Â Â CHICAGO, IL - With today's technology, cell phone users can surf the web,...
Reforming “Shoot First” Laws
By Marc H. Morial, President & CEO National Urban League  Another study has confirmed that “Shoot First†laws, like...
Black Bankers’ President warns churches: Change the way you do business
 By Hazel Trice Edney  WASHINGTON, D.C.  - (TriceEdneyWire.com) - The head of a national Black bankers organization is...
Education is the key to success: State Senator Delgado congratulates graduates amidst high dropout rate
SPRINGFIELD, IL—Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) was the guest speaker at two recent graduation ceremonies in the 2nd District:...
Tyler Perry, Soledad O’Brien host star-studded gala honoring Bishop T.D. Jakes’ 35 years of ministry
Thousands Gather in Dallas to Pay Tribute to Worldwide Spiritual Leader, Highlighted by Oprah Winfrey Surprise Appearance, Moving Tributes and...
CTA announces two public meetings on Red Line South Track Renewal Project
 Additional Meeting Dates ComingSoon                                                                            CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced the dates for the...
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District appoints first female director of engineering
For the first time in its 124 year history, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has a...
MWRD, federal, state and local officials break ground on flood control facility
With musical accompaniment provided by the Harper College Jazz Lab Band, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Commissioners...
