Illinois third in nation for number of new teachers achieving highest teaching credentials
Fifth year in a row Illinois attains national ranking  Springfield, IL – The State Board of Education announced that Illinois...
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Virginia Federal District Judge declares One Provision of Affordable Care Act “Unconstitutional”
Bush appointee is first of fifteen federal district judges to do so                                                                                                       (From the Campaign for Better Health Care)...
Wyatt named Illinois GOP Co-Chair
 Chicago, IL – Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady announced the appointment of Gabriela Wyatt to the post of Co-Chair...
Five ways to fight back against phone bill cramming
 (A Message from the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL - Sneaky little charges are making their way onto telephone...
Illinois State Board of Education announces meetings for December 15-16 in Springfield
Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following upcoming meetings for December 15-16 in Springfield, Illinois.          ...
BlackDoctor.org steps up for AIDS Awareness Month
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- AIDS Awareness Month. Among ages 25-34, AIDS is the leading cause of death for Black women....
Swearing-In Ceremonies for Preckwinkle and Berrios
Preckwinkle and Berrios make history: First African-American woman and Hispanic-American elected to posts  By Juanita Bratcher  Chicago, IL...
BlackNews.com launches new Facebook fan page
GET BLACK NEWS ALERTS ON FACEBOOK Â Columbus, OH - BlackNews.com has long been a popular online resource for African...
Mayor Daley’s Chicago Sports Fest to be held December 18 & 19 at McCormick Place
Chicago, IL - It's that time of year again, to run, jump, play and even be competitive at Mayor Daley's...
Prosecutor takes me to court for my dual responsibilities: Trustee and Teacher (Part Two)
(Distributed through BlackNews.com) By Mary Barr On November 3, 2009, I was elected to the Pontiac School Board. February 17,...
