Vivek Murthy Confirmed as Surgeon General
Murthy was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 51-43 President Barack Obama: "Vivek's confirmation makes us better positioned...
Day: December 16, 2014
Black Lives Matter – It’s More than Police Killings
New America Media By David Muhammad I have struggled with the theme of “Black Lives Matter†in the protests against...
Chicago Politics: Old Games in New Clothing
By Rev. Harold E. Bailey President of Probation Challenge CHICAGO, IL -  Born and reared in a politically astute home where...
Simon Releases Annual Survey of State Board of Education, Regional Offices of Education
Findings: Schools concerned about pension funding CARBONDALE, IL — Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced the findings of an annual...
Attorney General Madigan’s Statement on Illinois Comptroller Vacancy
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan provided the following statement on the impact of the unfortunate passing of...
Just Because the Engine is Running Doesn’t Mean It Has Gas
By William Spriggs Last week, in good news for everyone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a monthly net...
We Need to Use Our Black Economic Power
By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu How can a group have over 3 million people with college degrees be so under-developed economically?...
By Popular Demand, New Philharmonic Presents Three New Year’s Eve Pops Performances Dec. 31
Guest Tenor John Irvin of Lyric Opera’s Ryan Opera Center Featured GLEN ELLYN, IL – By popular demand, New Philharmonic...
National Black Caucus of State Legislators Ratifies Resolution Calling on Google, Facebook, Others to Increase Diversity in Employment
DALLAS, TX - On December 12, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) ratified a resolution titled "Supporting the...
Sign Up to Be Told When 1099G Tax Form is Available
Saved Taxpayers $200,000 Last Year CHICAGO, IL– Individuals who collected unemployment insurance in 2014 can take control of their tax...
