Black organization awards $100,000 in grants to non-profits
Recipients are: Club Esteem, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, Legacy Media Institute and the National Dental Association  Washington,...
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Congressman John Lewis: August 28 – A story of American Struggle
 "...We must vote in November and vote like never before..."  By U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)  WASHINGTON,...
Chicago teens share concerns about violence in “Don’t Shoot, I Want to Grow Up”
 High school journalism program at Columbia College Chicago provides outlet for teens to share fears and hopes with city leaders...
Attorney General Madigan’s statement on first progress report on National Foreclosure Settlement
CHICAGO, IL — In responding to the first report issued by the national foreclosure settlement’s independent monitor, Illinois Attorney General Lisa...
State Senator Raoul’s Innovative Diversion Plan becomes law
“It’s not enough to be tough on crime; we have to be smart on crime†- Illinois State Senator Kwame...
More religious leaders uniting to end violence in Chicago; will hold Breakfast Meeting and Press Conference August 28th
 Minister’s son shot on way to college, Rabbi says ‘no reason to own assault weapon’  CHICAGO, IL –...
Two dead, 1 shot on West 79th Street in broad daylight
CeaseFire: ‘Thug Life is Over,  Drugs are a Set-up’ WE CAN INC.: ‘Community has to step up’  By Chinta...
Alabama state senator protests monument for Ku Klux Klan leader
60,000+ people have already signed the online petition at www.change.org/selma Selma, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Hank Sanders, Alabama State Senator representing...
Attorney General Madigan sues ‘Animals for Autism’ Charity for fraud
 Madigan: Settlement Will Require Downstate Woman Reimburse Families Waiting for Service Dogs   SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Attorney General...
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Community Justice Center celebrates 1st Year
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez held an open house recently in celebration of the first anniversary of her office’s...
