Congressman Bobby L. Rush introduces Bill granting Congressional Gold Medal to Publishing Icon John H. Johnson
 Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) introduced a bill to grant the Congressional Gold medal to African-American publishing icon John...
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie distorts Civil Rights History
 By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban League  “No minority should have their rights subject to...
Attorney General Madigan files suit over faulty mortgage assignments filed with County Recorders
 Attorney General Alleges Faulty Practices in Foreclosing on Homeowners in Crisis  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
State Senator Collins urges follow-through on Gov. Quinn's plan to alleviate housing crisis
 SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) was pleased to hear Governor Quinn, in his State...
Better Business Bureau Advice: Avoid Payday Loans
  CHICAGO, IL - Distressed consumers, worried about paying bills or buying food for their families, are turning to...
2nd Annual Illinois Immigrant Integration Summit sets agenda for Election Year
Immigrant Summit attracts crowds, political leaders, excitement. Summit free of charge and open to public  Chicago, IL -- This...
President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address: A Recap
By Madeline Sanders Political Analyst  CHICAGO, IL - In one hour and five minutes, President Obama made a convincing...
Justice Joy Cunningham to hold Informational Roundtable with the African American media
  Illinois Supreme Court Justice hopeful Joy Virginia Cunningham will host an Informational Breakfast Roundtable with the African American media...
A Warning from the Better Business Bureau: This Valentine's Day express yourself with Care-Complaints against Florists up 47%
  CHICAGO, IL - Valentine's Day means big bucks for florists. It is a bigger holiday than Mothers Day,...
Comcast's Xfinity celebrates Black History Month with special entertainment choices across screens and devices
Movies, Documentaries, Features, Bios, News, Music and Specials Available  Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- Comcast's Xfinity is celebrating Black History...
