Illinois to host Lt. Governors’ conference
Half-million dollars projected in revenue  CHICAGO, IL – The nation’s “seconds-in-command†will convene in Chicago this summer at a conference...
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Alpha Phi Alpha honors Liberian President
 Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) -- In a ceremony in Monrovia, Liberia, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity gave Liberian President Ellen Johnson...
Bishop Claude Porter launches petition in support of County Board President Preckwinkle and Sheriff Dart changing the policy of burying bodies at the Cook County Morgue
In a memo to religious leaders, Bishop Claude Porter, Chairman of Interfaith Illinois,  urged them to support Cook County Board President...
A group of pastors to travel to Cook County Morgue “to pray for the forgotten deadâ€
                        Faith leaders will "speak up for the dead and demand answers"  A group of pastors will converge...
Lose weight not money: The Better Business Bureau advises
 CHICAGO, IL - Each New Year millions of people crowd into gyms armed with willpower and personal goals toward...
State's Attorney Alvarez joins U.S. Senator Durbin in Fugitive Warrant Discussion
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recently joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and representatives from federal, state and local agencies...
Original copy of Amendment that ended slavery goes on display February 1 at Presidential Museum
CHICAGO, IL – It officially started the process to free the slaves, and now you’ll be free to see it...
Heart & Soul Magazine purchased by Brown Curry Detry Taylor Associates, LLC
New owners to expand focus to women of color and reemphasize fitness Silver Spring, MD (BlackNews.com) -- Heart & Soul...
Senator Kirk's family overwhelmed by "Outpouring" of support
CHICAGO, IL - The office of Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement at the request of Senator Kirk's...
Chicago lagged on biking and walking funding in 2010
(News from the Active Transportation Alliance) Â Chicago ranks 46 out of 51 large cities for spending on walking and...
