Religious leaders to hold citywide meeting to unify over water fee fight
Bills may put some church programs on chopping block By Chinta Strausberg  The Interfaith Coalition to Restore the Water...
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U.S. Army and Thurgood Marshall College Fund partner to promote educational opportunities for African-American students
 Goal is to Attract African-American Students to Pursue STEM Careers  Alexandria, VA (BlackNews.com) -- The U.S. Army has formed...
Lt. Governor Simon to drivers: Texting while driving can wait
Simon signs “It Can Wait†pledge on national “No Text on Board†day  CHAMPAIGN, IL – In her campaign to...
Amer-I-Can launches free Wednesday ‘Bean Soup Day’ for community
By Chinta Strausberg  Amer-I-Can Illinois, Inc., and other community groups are launching a free ‘Bean Soup†giveaway for the...
Wish Granter volunteers needed; volunteer to become a Wish Granter
 Training Session Now Open for Registration  Have you ever thought about the impact you could make? More than 10,000...
First Lady Michelle Obama to keynote Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner
Four to receive Prestigious Awards Recognizing Contributions to America   Washington, DC-The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) announced that...
Attorney General Madigan alerts parents, caregivers to arsenic in infant Rice Cereals
Madigan Urges FDA to Adopt Standards, Limit Levels of Arsenic in Food  CHICAGO, IL ─ Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned...
Episcopalian members of Congress urged to oppose repression of antiwar activists
The 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church adopted a resolution on July 11, 2012 expressing concern over the United...
Gov. Quinn appoints new member to Illinois State Board of Education
Indian Prairie School District 204 Board President Curt Bradshaw to be sworn in  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Gov. Pat Quinn today...
State’s Attorney’s Unity Conference offers unique resource and networking opportunity for community leaders
In the office’s continuing efforts to enhance community involvement and awareness, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, along with members...
