Illinois State Board of Education Awards $20.4 Million in School Improvement Grants
Five schools will receive funds to improve student performance SPRINGFIELD, IL – More than $20 million in federal Title I...
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Comptroller Munger Meets With African American Advisory Board
Board discusses challenges facing small and minority-owned businesses CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger met with her African...
Bernie Trounces Trump in New Hampshire Poll
BURLINGTON, Vt. – On the eve of a two-day campaign swing in New Hampshire, a new Granite State poll released...
2016 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program Now Open
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Through his leadership, skill and courage, Jackie Robinson broke barriers in sports, media and business - impacting...
Two Illinois Residents Test Positive For Zika Virus
SPRINGFIELD, IL– The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting the public of the potential of contracting Zika virus...
Former Senator and DNC Chairman Paul Kirk Endorses Sanders for President
HANOVER, N.H. – Former U.S. Sen. Paul G. Kirk Jr., a past chairman of the Democratic National Committee, on Thursday...
Donna More ‘Distressed’ at County Democratic Party Political Tricks
By Chinta Strausberg Democratic Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Donna More Wednesday said she is “distressed” about the Cook County...
CPS Students Announce Action Planned for January 15 for Educational Equality
CPS students march for educational equality and for an immediate resolution to avoid massive layoffs this year. CHICAGO,...
Seven Black History Month Scholarships for African American Students in 2016
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, many organizations give away scholarships in celebration of African American history. These scholarships are usually...
Former St. Louis Cardinals Official Pleads Guilty to Houston Astros Computer Intrusions
The former director of Baseball Development for the St. Louis Cardinals made an initial appearance in Houston federal court today...
