Alpha Phi Alpha to boycott Arizona; Moving annual convention to Las Vegas
(BlackNews.com) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest integrated and historically black Greek-lettered organization in the world, today announced that...
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Prosecutors honored by DEA
Three Cook County Assistant State’s Attorneys were recently honored by the Chicago Office of the Drug Enforcement Agency for their...
Commissioner Berrios: “Claypool 10/25 Ordinance” affecting thousands of homeowners
LETTER TO EDITOR         Commissioner Joseph Berrios, Candidate for Cook County Assessor Today, (May 3) Cook County Board of Review commissioners...
Report: Recession continues to push rental housing further “out of reach” for low income people
Housing wage is $17.44 for two-bedroom apartment in Illinois  According to a report released today (April 22), the Housing...
State’s Attorney Alvarez honors Unsung Heroes in the Fight for Justice
 Twelfth Annual Victim Service Awards recipients include 11-year-old witness, suburban police chief, victim advocate and victim of acid attack  ...
Berrios agrees on proposed reforms for County
Joe Berrios, candidate for Cook County assessor, said he agrees with proposed reform legislation for County that was announced today....
BBB warns businesses about new phishing attacks
Beware of fake complaint reports  Chicago, IL - The Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a new...
AKA mourns the loss of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Hooks
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority expressed profound sadness on the death of Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Hailing him...
ISBE awards $10 million to schools for technology upgrades
Fifteen school districts to update technology through                                                            federal  stimulus  dollars                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education announced today it...
State Senator Rutherford questions State Treasurer on sale of state-owned hotel
State Senator Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac), GOP candidate for Illinois State Treasurer, questioned current State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and his staff...
