Former D.C. Treasurer launches new enterprise to facilitate black economic empowerment
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) – Former Treasurer of the District of Columbia Lasana K. Mack announces the launch of a new...
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Survey shows Illinois teachers gearing up to teach new Illinois Learning Standards
 Survey of 1,300 teachers shows implementation plans in place for new Math and English Language Learning Standards  SPRINGFIELD,...
Madigan: Ranbaxy to pay more than $12 million to Illinois Medicaid Program for selling diluted drugs
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a joint $500 million federal and state settlement to resolve civil and...
Rapper Jay-Z launches 2013 Scholarship Program for needy students
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2013 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) provides individual grants...
Microsoft launches 2013 Summer Internship Program for women and minorities
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Explore Microsoft Internship Program is a 12-week summer internship program that is specifically designed for...
Illinois State Board of Education seeking applicants for Student Advisory Council
High schoolers from across the state will represent student interests  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education is...
Illinois Senate takes first major step to passing a State Based Health Insurance Marketplace
 (From Campaign for Better Health Care)  SPRINGFIELD, IL - The State Senate Insurance Committee passed HB3227, formerly SB34,...
Illinois schools developing healthier environments through nutrition and physical activity
 126 schools certified in USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge this school year  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of...
Lt. Gov. Simon encourages passage of measure to support education funding reform
CHICAGO, IL – As the state’s point person on education reform, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today issued the following statement in...
Parents and students to hold sit-in demonstration at Williams Elementary and Williams Middle School today to protest school closing
Protest demonstration to he held Friday, May 3, Â 10 AM, at Williams Elementary and Williams Middle School at 2710 S....
