Raoul legislation cracks down on violent flash mobs
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th) has introduced legislation cracking down on violent “flash mobs†and requiring internet...
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Bishop Jakes’ International Leadership Conference to feature session with Grammy(R) Award-Winning Producer, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins
 Additional notable industry powerhouses to lead church-oriented arts and entertainment workshops at annual conference   DALLAS, TX - Rodney...
Senator Kirk responds to Senate vote on Public Safety & Second Amendment Rights Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement yesterday regarding the Senate vote on the Public Safety...
CTA officials vow to hire blacks for $425 million Red Line project
 And officials say: ‘Fronts need not apply’  By Chinta Strausberg  While $425 million Red Line South Reconstruction...
Illinois House unanimously passes Bill designed to prevent “Pill Shoppers” from aiding Meth criminals
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded House lawmakers for their unanimous support of a bill to prevent...
Simon continues work to increase access to fresh food for all Illinois families
SPRINGFIELD, IL – An advocate for rural communities, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon urged farmers’ markets to join her in...
Better Business Bureau warning – Flood victims beware
CHICAGO, IL - Homeowners and businesses who are trying to recover from flood damage due to the extremely heavy rains...
Kenyan Marathon celebration thrown into disarray after Boston blasts
Ajabu Africa By Harrison Maina and Moses Mathenge BOSTON - Â The increasingly popular Boston marathon celebrations by the Kenyan community...
The National Black Church Initiative opposes Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill
 Black Church Condemns Legalization of Gateway Drug as Dangerous    Washington DC - (Trice Edney Communications) The National...
Time to Get Smart on Crime
 By Benjamin Todd Jealous President & CEO of the NAACP  The United States has five percent of the...
