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...
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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...
Better Business Bureau money-saving advice: Tips for using online coupons
CHICAGO, IL - A tried and true way to save money in a tough economy is coupons. However, because of...
National Black community hero, Orrin Hudson, wins 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Award
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- When it comes to making a positive difference in young lives, most people would say reaching 25,000...
State Senator Collins to headline Inaugural LivFullE Diverse Women’s Conference in Detroit
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) will kick off the first annual LivFullE Diverse Women’s Conference,...
Better Business Bureau warns: Don’t get steered into paying extra for a rental car
 (From the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL - Gasoline prices have dropped for the 10th week in...
12 tips for women to get out of debt
As posted on www.DebtHelpForWomen.org Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- According to federal statistics, more women are in debt now than ever before....
