Tavis Smiley and Cornel West take “The Poverty Tour 2.0” to battleground states
As U.S. poverty climbs to a level unseen in nearly half a century, Smiley and West reassert that America's poor...
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Kirk responds to new Iran Sanctions Bill and Designations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday released the following statement regarding the final compromise text of...
National Urban League’s 2012 Conference Message of “Occupy the Vote” reaches millions of Americans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The National Urban League's 2012 Conference began with an announcement from President Barack Obama and concluded with...
Unhappy customers vote with their feet by not returning: Better Business Bureau Poll
 CHICAGO, IL - Customers who are displeased with a product or service are not giving businesses a second chance,...
State Senator Trotter says ‘Fight for Health Center not over’
 Dr. Bell to pitch a tent  WVON’s Perri Small rips pols for closure of Dr. Bell’s mental health center...
Jesse White celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Day at the Kelly Hall YMCA
 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, will be joined by 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett and Stan Lewis, executive director...
Statement from U.S. Senator Mark Kirk on rehabilitation
  CHICAGO, IL – United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement:  "I am grateful to Dr. George...
ABC 7 Chicago presents Live Broadcast of Bud Billiken Parade Saturday, August 11 at 10 A.M.
ABC 7's Cheryl Burton, Jim Rose and Hosea Sanders to Co-Host A summer tradition in Chicago since 1929 continues when...
Simon: The Onion brings tears to my eyes
Digital media company calls sweet home Chicago  CHICAGO, IL  – Crediting The Onion for uniting all of its business...
Plants, wildlife focus of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District land survey
Twenty five properties analyzed for biological report  While the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is best known...
