Illinois GOP to hold first-ever online/in-person Presidential Straw Poll on Nov. 5
Early voting begins Oct. 29 at IllinoisStrawPoll.com  The Illinois Republican Party will host a unique opportunity for Republican voters...
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New children's book about President Obama's daughters
 "The Adventures of Sasha and Malia at The White House"  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- In The Adventures of Sasha and...
Clandestino Dining and Eating Vincent Price on 190 North Oct. 30
Local author, Chris Garlington, Chef Efrain Cuevas, founder of Clandestino Dining, and Chef Lauren Parton, Chef de Cuisine of Clandestino...
The Campaign for Better Health Care is troubled by lack of recommendations on findings of Legislative Study Committee
Says Illinois must move forward   ILLINOIS – The Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) released the following statement...
Lt. Gov. Simon: More math equals higher college completion
Simon commends “Reinvention†campus tours, education panel  Chicago, IL – In the final week of her Complete College Tour,...
Ora Higgins, 101-years young, to award scholarships to youth Saturday, October 8, 2011
Having just turned 101, retired Chicago Public School teacher Ora Higgins will be holding her 35th anniversary youth scholarship awards...
IL GOP Chairman: Republicans will win Costello's Congressional Seat
Springfield, IL – Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady said winning the Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Jerry Costello (D-12)...
Illinois State Board of Education approves members of State Charter School Commission
Appointments to commission responsible for considering and authorizing charters on appeal  Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of...
Author talks about “racism†and “ugliness†by the ‘Right’ towards Barack Obama’s presidency
 In the op-ed article, 'The Arrogance of being President While Being Black,' the author notes that "racism coming from...
Robert L. Johnson urges U.S. Corporations to establish a version of the "NFL Rooney Rule" to increase employment and business opportunities for African Americans
Alarming Unemployment Rates and Limited or No Access to Credit and Capital are Contributing to an Unsustainable Wealth Gap between...
