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...
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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,...
Better Business Bureau Announces 2011 Torch Award Honorees for Marketplace Ethics
 CHICAGO, IL - The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & Northern Illinois (BBB) announces the 2011 honorees of the...
December 1st is World AIDS Day: New York celebrity dentist takes action by offering Free HIV testing in her dental office
Dr. Catrise Austin screens for HIV by testing oral fluids with the Oraquick Rapid HIV Test, which produces results in...
Chicago third-grade teacher receives national recognition
Ryerson Elementary teacher selected for Milken National Educator Award                                                                                                                                            Chicago, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education and the...
Illinois state school chief selected to lead national organization of state superintendents
 Superintendent Koch named president of the Council of Chief State School Officers  Springfield, IL – State Superintendent of Education...
World Record Attempt to Kick-off Nation’s Observance of the Civil War Sesquicentennial in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL - People of all ages are invited to help set a new Guinness World Recordâ„¢ as part of...
Two Black educators take matters into their own hands
Educators & Authors Chike Akua and L. Kobie Wilkerson Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- For Chike Akua and L. Kobie Wilkerson, the...
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago offers children free admission to Family Dance Matinees
 Chicago, IL —Now in its 12th season of introducing families to the world of contemporary dance, The Dance Center...
Community Poetry Slam offers hundreds of youth a voice, microphone
Nearly 500 West Side public school students will take the stage at America SCORES Chicago’s annual Community Poetry Slam  ...
