Blacks and Hispanics lost $1 trillion in Home Equity
(A Reprint from Louisiana Weekly)Â Among the 10.9 million homes that went into foreclosure between 2007 and 2011, more than...
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Chicago kids get together to make a Super Hero film about taking their neighborhoods back one block at a time
Chicago, IL. – With the super success of “The Avengers†and the soon to be released “Super Man†and “Spiderman†movies,...
The Better Business Bureau finds holiday shopping lists focus on value and service
CHICAGO, IL - While everyone has their own holiday shopping list, two areas that seem to be important to everyone...
Coca-Cola Foundation to award the Vive En Forma Organization a $100K Community Grant at the 10th Annual Illinois State Legislative Caucus Conference
CHICAGO, IL – Supporting nutrition education initiatives and physical activity programs helps people understand the importance of consuming a sensible,...
Twenty people arrested attempting to speak with Senator Durbin
Occupy Chicago and local community organizations reject Grand Bargain austerity measures  CHICAGO, IL – Five Occupy Chicago men and women...
Denny’s makes major donation to Tom Joyner Foundation to fund Food Science and Hospitality Management Scholarship for HBCU students
DALLAS, TX (BlackNews.com) -- Denny's has donated $25,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation to help students pursuing food science and...
National Veterans Art Museum Honor Veterans Day: Launches Third Annual IN WAR series, Opens New Space, and Raises New Art Exhibition, Welcome Home
CHICAGO, IL - In light of the ongoing war in Afghanistan and the rising need for mental health care for...
Veterans speak out against war on Veterans Day
Afghanistan, Iraq and Vietnam war veterans call for immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops, demand the fulfillment of right to heal...
Attorney General issues Resource Guide for Veterans, Service Members on Employment Rights, Consumer Protections
CHICAGO, IL — In recognition of Veterans Day, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released a new, comprehensive guide on...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Simon, Sen. Toi Hutchinson meet with Southern Illinois women’s advocates
Community leaders share ways to stop sexual, domestic violence  CARBONDALE, IL – Two Statehouse champions for women’s rights toured...
