New book theorizes that the election of President Obama has served as a catharsis for the resurgence of racism and hate groups
 In a new book, "I Hope He Fails", the author theorizes that the election of Barack Obama as the...
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Beyond Sport releases 2010 Summit programme
 Beyond Sport released its detailed programme for the Beyond Sport Summit 2010 in Chicago, September 29-30. The annual event brings...
Parental engagement in school makes a difference
State Board urges families to get involved in students' academic life during new school year   Springfield, IL - The Illinois...
Berrios announces Senior Policy Plan
 Chicago, IL - Democratic candidate for Assessor Joseph Berrios on Thursday announced several policies that he will enact if elected on...
Northwestern University’s “Good Neighbor, Great University” Scholarship Program to offer increased financial aid
Scholarships are for graduates of Evanston and Chicago High Schools  Evanston, IL -  Northwestern University will offer significantly increased financial...
State Rep. Miller favors merging offices of Comptroller and Treasurer
Also favors more transparency and immediate cost-savings. Â Illinois State Representative David Miller, Democratic nominee for State Comptroller, is in favor...
How does Health Care Reform affect you?
The Campaign for Better Health Care will be hosting a series of educational forums throughout Illinois to discuss health reform...
Barclays Spaces for Sports extends Beyond Sport partnership
Following the success of the collaboration in its first year, Beyond Sport announced that Barclays Spaces for Sports has extended its...
Giannoulias, Durbin discuss helping Illinois small businesses grow
Carbondale, ILÂ - On the third day of their Illinois Jobs Tour, U.S. Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias and U.S. Senator...
85th Anniversary of the founding of America’s first black labor union
 Charlottesville, VA (BlackNews.com) -- On August 25th, 1925 the trajectory of African American and American history was changed forever....
