Dr. Margaret Burroughs: A Rich Legacy Defined by Commitment
By Juanita Bratcher  Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Founder and President Emeritus of the DuSable Museum of African American History, has...
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Secretary of State Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November...
Attorney General Madigan files legislation in Springfield to ensure integriity of Foreclosure Process, Protect Homeowners
Chicago, IL — Attorney General Lisa Madigan has  filed legislation designed to reform the foreclosure process to protect homeowners. Madigan’s legislation is...
Senator-Elect Kirk supports Senate GOP Earmark Moratorium
Washington, DC – Senator-Elect Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement regarding his vote to support a Senate Republican Conference earmark...
Suburban Police Lieutenant indicted in Brutality Case
A Park Ridge Police Lieutenant has been indicted on multiple charges of battery and official misconduct for beating two teen-aged...
Illinois and the Korean War, December 1950
 The State of Illinois is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War by supplying information each month about...
Film company releases DVD and Discussion Guide about African Americans who are migrating back to Africa
 Indianapolis, IN (BlackNews.com) -  The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education have designated November 15-19 as...
Honoring our nation’s Veterans
(A Veteran's Day Message from President Barack Obama) Â Each fall, Americans take time to honor the brave men and...
Cook County Board President-Elect Toni Preckwinkle announces Transition Team Leadership
Web traffic to transition site indicates overwhelming interest from across the county    Following her election to office last...
Music Institute honors extraordinary legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.; welcomes Brotherhood Chorale
7th Annual FREE Martin Luther King Celebration: January 16 at Nichols Concert Hall  The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC)...
