Lt. Governor Simon announces transparency initiative
As tax filing deadline nears, Simon introduces taxpayer receipt  CHICAGO, IL – As Illinois residents prepare to meet today’s...
Year: 2013
Second grade Joliet teacher named 2012 National Milken Educator
Surprise announcement recognizes teacher for her success as role model for students and peers  JOLIET, IL – The Illinois...
Author Pennie Murray announces release of book, “Giving Myself Permission: Putting Fear and Doubt in Their Place”
An unexamined perspective for overcoming the learned inhibitions that frustrate and discourage efforts towards success Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Author, speaker,...
Cedric the Entertainer, the “Original King of Comedy”, to perform live in Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Get ready Columbus, Ohio! The Original King of Comedy will be in the city live 8:00pm, Saturday,...
“Bluebugging” on the rise as Bluetooth usage increases
CHICAGO, IL - Chicago has taken a stance against driving with hand held cellphones and passed a prohibitive law in...
Steppenwolf Theatre Company stages Chicago Premiere of “Slowgirl” by Greg Pierce featuring Ensemble member William Petersen
 Ensemble member Randall Arney directs Petersen with Rae Gray in The Upstairs Theatre, July 18 - August 25, 2013 ...
Chicago-area NATO arrestee reportedly pressured into guilty plea after spending 329 days in Cook County Jail
CHICAGO, IL -- Mark Neiweem, a 28-year-old Chicago activist, pleaded guilty in Cook County Court yesterday to felony charges brought on...
New book guides Black men to lead extraordinary lives
Thousands credit author/coach with strengthening relationships, improving health, boosting careers/earning power and transforming their lives  CHICAGO, IL (MelodyPR) - A young...
Race to Incarcerate: A Graphic Retelling
     A Reprint from The Sentencing Project   Marc Mauer’s Race to Incarcerate, first published in 1999, has become...
Black Economic Summit slated for May 31 – June 1, 2013 in Colorado
Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux to keynote Luncheon Denver, CO (BlackNews.com) -- The Mountain Region Black Economic Summit has announced the...
