Congressman Ed Towns endorses Barron for Congress
By Amadi Ajamu Brooklyn, NY (BlackNews.com) -- At a press conference, Congressman Edolphus Towns announced his endorsement of NYC Councilman...
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Three Northwestern Alumni granted Graduate Fellowships by the Alumnae of Northwestern University
EVANSTON, IL -  The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected three recipients to receive 2012 Graduate Fellowships for graduate-level tuition. The...
Jabari Parker to Saint Sabina youth: “Education first, then sportsâ€
 By Chinta Strausberg  Dubbed “The Best Basketball player Since LeBron James†by Sports Illustrated, Jabari Parker, a 17-year-old...
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...
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...
GOP Chairman Brady responds to Brad Harriman ending his Congressional Campaign
 Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady issued the following statement regarding democrat Brad Harriman ending his congressional campaign in Illinois'...
Lt. Governor Simon’s Complete College bills move forward
College Choice Reports bill advances to House, math curriculum bill moving to Governor’s desk  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt....
Illinois State officials join to promote summer reading and ‘Find a Book’ search tool
Governor Quinn, Secretary White and State Superintendent Koch urge educators and parents to keep children reading during summer vacation  ...
Supporters to raise $300,000 for former Chicago Bulls’ Superstar Bob Love Statue
CHICAGO, IL – Supporters of former Chicago Bulls superstar Bob “Butterbean†Love are holding a press conference 11 a.m., Friday,...
Chicago entrepreneur turns to public to raise $2.5 million for the development of clean energy trucks
Kendall E. Coleman is so concerned about the risk that carbon emissions pose to health that he has taken matters...
