State Board of Education members selected to serve on national technology task force
 Study group will develop policy recommendations on the use of technology in classrooms across the country  SPRINGFIELD, IL —...
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A Warning from the Better Business Bureau: This Valentine's Day express yourself with Care-Complaints against Florists up 47%
  CHICAGO, IL - Valentine's Day means big bucks for florists. It is a bigger holiday than Mothers Day,...
Comcast's Xfinity celebrates Black History Month with special entertainment choices across screens and devices
Movies, Documentaries, Features, Bios, News, Music and Specials Available  Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- Comcast's Xfinity is celebrating Black History...
Chicago Detours launches "Good Times Historic Bar Tour"
Limited Run Tour Stays Primarily Indoors  for February  CHICAGO, IL – This evening (February 1) Chicago Detours launches its new...
To escape self-persisted captivity: Emphasis on Black History & action is essential
By H. Lewis Smith Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- On February 13, 2012, renowned actor Laurence Fishburne will narrate a PBS documentary,...
Ballet Hispanico celebrates multiple Latin cultures
 Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro Returns to Chicago March 22–24  CHICAGO, IL —The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago...
Madigan recognizes Data Privacy Day, urges businesses to protect consumer information
Attorney General issues Annual Information Security Prevention Guide  CHICAGO, IL — In advance of Data Privacy Day Jan. 28,...
A look back in time: Carolyn Kennedy's inspiring message
There are times when the written word catches your attention in a very profound way and brings back inspiring images...
More than 700 schools recognized for academic excellence on 2011 Illinois Honor Roll
 Annual list shows continued and improved academic achievement amid rising benchmarks  SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of...
Black minister/scholar challenges White Evangelical Conservative Christian views on the end-times in new book
 Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com)-- Hope In Heaven and Faith For Today, written by Dr. Lawrence Foy, amplifies the African...
