Lt. Governor Simon announces 2013 State Fair schedule
 Events include Loose Gravel performance, agriculture awards  SPRINGFIELD, IL –  Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced her plans...
Year: 2013
Marie Johns Partners With U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Selection of Former SBA Deputy Administrator Seen as Pivotal for Black Economic Development Marie Johns WASHINGTON, DC - Marie Johns,...
National Veterans Art Museum to host Education Open House
The National Veterans Art Museum will unveil a new season of educational programming, including a brand new interactive website  ...
Free pedestrian playground Open Streets returns to Wicker Park/Bucktown and Logan Square on Sunday, Sept. 15
CHICAGO, IL —Chicagoland residents are invited to enjoy the return of Open Streets — Chicago’s free pedestrian playground — on...
The House Theatre of Chicago joins with Chicago Park District for Magic on the Midway featuring Dennis Watkins escaping from the Water Torture Cell
CHICAGO, IL -- The House Theatre of Chicago and Chicago Park District present MAGIC ON THE MIDWAY as part of...
Making History… Again
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President/CEO, NAACPÂ Remember the March on Washington? August 28, 1963. Tens of thousands of activists on...
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...
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...
