Black Blogger/Author launches new radio program to promote independent authors
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- Norwood Holland, blogger and author of the Drew Smith series, has partnered with WLVS Online Radio...
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Madigan: Illinois recovers $10 million for State Medicaid Program in settlement of national drug pricing scheme
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that Illinois will receive $10 million in a 30-state settlement...
Lt. Gov. Simon releases findings of rural listening tour; will form basis of a strategic plan for Rural Affairs Council
MOLINE, IL – More than half of participants at a series of rural listening posts held across Illinois this year said...
Madigan: New laws ban sending debtors to prison for debts, protect consumers from high costs of refund anticipation loans
 Attorney General-Authored Bills Signed into Law  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan commended Governor Pat Quinn’s enactment of...
Sec’y of State Jesse White’s legislation on distracted driving signed into law
Bans hand-held cell phone use by truck drivers; upgrades offense for texting while driving a commercial truck  Legislation proposed...
A social justice fighter, Ora A. Higgins, dies at 101
She was the great-great aunt of First Lady Michelle Obama  By Chinta Strausberg  Mrs. Ora A. Higgins, born...
State Senator Collins’ protections for borrowers become law
New restrictions enacted on refund anticipation loans, high-risk home loan terms  CHICAGO, IL – In a ceremony held at...
Farrakhan, FOI march for peace in South Shore
Resident says, ‘You have to sneak in your own house’  By Chinta Strausberg  Flanked by hundreds of Fruit...
Simon: Link card users see local food choices double
50 farmers’ markets in Illinois to receive federal grant funds  CARBONDALE, IL – Thanks to a federal grant, the...
St. Thomas Apostle gives tribute to wife of Chuck Bowen Sunday; Funeral services set for Tuesday
By Chinta Strausberg  A tribute to Verna Julia, the wife of Chuck Bowen, retired Executive Assistant to former Mayor...
