National Action Network and Brooklyn Community pilot new program to stop gun violence in parks
7-day event dubbed "Hold the Ball" to debut in Potomac Park, Bed-Stuy, August 7-14; Supports youth with peace and empowerment...
Month: August 2013
Workers refuse to cross IWW Mobile Rail Picket Line
On the seventh day of holding an Unfair Labor Practice Strike, workers at Mobile Rail Solutions are receiving solidarity from...
Rev. Bailey: ‘Leaders, when you mistreat God’s people, you are mistreating God!’
By Rev. Harold E. Bailey President of Probation Challenge/PCC Broadcast Network  Quite honestly, after all is said and done,...
World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be on the fairgrounds for the entire duration of the 2013...
Connections to Contracts and Capacity Building Are Focus of 27th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference Sept. 26 in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – Women business owners will find valuable connections, contract opportunities and access to information and resources to grow...
Do You Have a Plan B?
Soap Box Rants By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan President, Chair & CEO, of PETAL et al. There is a misconception among startup...
Better Business Bureau Warns: New Virus Attacks Consumers’ Computers and Their Wallets
CHICAGO, IL - Viruses are a common problem that almost every computer user has dealt with, but the latest is...
State of Illinois and Cook County State’s Attorney secure first Felony conviction of an Employer through Workers’ Compensation Act Reforms
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission finds Ghosien European Auto Werks failed to obtain workers’ compensation insurance CHICAGO, IL — The Illinois Worker’s...
Immigration — What’s Love Got to Do With It?
  New America Media By Stephen Pitti  As the Southern California harvest season came to a close in 1946,...
Madigan announces charges against Premier Bank Board of Directors in $70 million criminal fraud scheme
Attorney General Alleges Failed Wilmette Bank Defrauded Troubled Asset Relief Program   CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
