State Board of Education names Financial Oversight Panel for North Chicago District 187
Community leaders to supervise finances in North Chicago School District to help balance budget and better serve students  SPRINGFIELD,...
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What Black parents must do this summer
 By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu   Chicago, IL  - There is a 3-year gap between Black and White students. Many...
State Board, IEA and IFT to recognize more than 25 educators for their outstanding performance in specific content areas
Award recognition luncheon features teachers from across the state  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education, along with...
Dudley hair/beauty giant turns 75 –still inspiring generations to catch the entrepreneurial spirit
By Chinta Strausberg  When Betty Clawson’s brother, Johnny, introduced her to Black hair care giant Joe Louis Dudley, Sr....
‘National Sales Network’ celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
Organization Provides Skills Development/Resources for African American Sales Professionals Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- This June, 2012 marks the 20th year...
Illinois GOP Chairman Brady: Democrats show lack of transparency in 12th Congressional District replacement process
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady issued the following statement on the the lack of transparency in the process to...
Tale of Three Segregations: Poor other-race neighbors contribute to poverty of Black and Hispanic neighborhoods
 (Northwestern News)  EVANSTON, IL -  Unlike most whites, blacks and Hispanics tend to have neighbors from other racial groups...
MWRD offers new procurement guide to increase business partnerships
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has released a new procurement guide to help pave the way for...
Education is the key to success: State Senator Delgado congratulates graduates amidst high dropout rate
SPRINGFIELD, IL—Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) was the guest speaker at two recent graduation ceremonies in the 2nd District:...
Prominent author challenges Black religious leaders to support gay marriage
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Through his books controversial writer Terry E. Hill is challenging ministers of color around the country to...
