Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wins Second Term
Grassroots Coalition Says Despite Victory Emanuel “Fell Far Short of Defeating the Broad-Based Grassroots Coalition Represented by Garcia’s Candidacy." (From:...
Day: April 8, 2015
President Obama Announces a Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Bruce...
Businessman/Retired Teacher say Rauner is Wrong to Balance Budget on Backs of Poor
By Chinta Strausberg Saying Gov. Bruce Rauner should not balance his budget on the backs of the poor; a South...
ISBE Chairman Meeks Challenges ESL Community to Find a Reading Mentor for Every Third-Grader
Six-week challenge begins April 11 East St. Louis — Illinois State Board of Education Chairman James Meeks challenged the East...
4 Reasons Why Rosa Parks Should Be on the New $20 Dollar Bill
Nationwide – Civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, is now in the finals in a grassroots campaign to put a woman...
Book Tackles Black America’s Biggest Problems
New Book “Are We There Yet?†Discusses Major Challenges Facing Black Community; Offers Inspiring Solutions CHICAGO, IL (BlackNews.com) – As...
NAACP Statement on “Religious Freedom†Legislation in Indiana and Arkansas
BALTIMORE, Md. – After a national and state-wide uproar over bills promoted as religious freedom measures and criticized as discriminatory...
The Little Foxes Begins May 2 at Goodman Theatre
Lillian Hellman’s Ferocious, Funny and Enduringly Relevant The Little Foxes Revived at the Goodman May 2 – June 7 Directed...
IEMA Encourages People to Stay Aware, Be Prepared for Potential Severe Weather This Week
Heavy rainfall, dangerous thunderstorms possible for most of Illinois Wednesday night through Thursday night SPRINGFIELD, IL – With widespread severe...
Surge in Canine Flu Cases Demands Extra Precautions by Pet Owners
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (CCDARC) is cautioning dog owners that a recent increase in reported cases...
