Unique program offers much-needed assistance to women in debt
 The "Debt Help For Women" program offers debt management and counseling services designed to help thousands of women reduce their...
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$180.3 Million Verdict for three men injured in Grain Elevator Explosion in Downstate Illinois
Robert Clifford, Kevin Durkin and Colin Dunn obtain $112 million of record $180.3 million Verdict in Federal Court in St....
Congressional Black Caucus and Black Clergy Occupy the Vote
(From the Weekly Newsletter of Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League) Â This week, Members...
Mokena Business may be illegally using the BBB’s name and logo to mislead consumers
CHICAGO, IL - The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is considering action against a business in...
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez responds to General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1907
“The Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law (RICO)†  Alvarez’s Statement:   “There is no question...
Judge orders wrongfully convicted man released after 24 Years in prison
The Exoneration Project at the University of Chicago learned that James Kluppelberg -- wrongfully imprisoned 24 years for a crime...
Foundation work helps to reverse social plights, perception of African-American men and boys
 By Kimberly N. Alleyne  America's Wire Staff  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Concerned about the plight of African-American men and...
State Senator Collins tightens rules to prevent mortgage fraud
Lenders may not require up-front payments for loan modifications  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th)...
Author aims to help 100 black businesses by giving away 100 free copies of his book, “Black Business Secrets”
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- To encourage entrepreneurship amongst African Americans, Dante Lee, author of Black Business Secrets: 500 Tips, Strategies...
Lt. Governor Simon’s statement on strip club surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement regarding the House’s 92-23-3 concurrence to House Bill 1645, Amendment...
