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Something is â€œtroublingâ€ in Arizona

Juanita Bratcher May 3, 2010 0

Â Protests, boycotts and lawsuit challenges of Immigration legislation is certain to follow Â By Juanita Bratcher Â After the Arizona...

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Rep. Schakowsky: Arizona’s Immigration Law is “excessive and draconian”

Juanita Bratcher April 27, 2010 0

Â Rep. Schakowskyâ€™s Statement on Arizona â€™s Excessive Immigration Law Â WASHINGTON, DC â€“ (April 26, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)...

Monthly $10,000 scholarships for minority students

Juanita Bratcher April 24, 2010 0

DiversityScholarships.com gives students a chance to win financial aid to pay for college and tuition. Â Columbus, OH -- DiversityScholarships.com...

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Report: Recession continues to push rental housing further “out of reach” for low income people

Admin April 23, 2010 0

Housing wage is $17.44 for two-bedroom apartment in Illinois Â According to a report released today (April 22), the Housing...

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State’s Attorney Alvarez honors Unsung Heroes in the Fight for Justice

Admin April 23, 2010 0

Â Twelfth Annual Victim Service Awards recipients include 11-year-old witness, suburban police chief, victim advocate and victim of acid attackÂ Â ...

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Berrios agrees on proposed reforms for County

Admin April 21, 2010 0

Joe Berrios, candidate for Cook County assessor, said he agrees with proposed reform legislation for County that was announced today....

A Legendary Civil Rights Icon has Left the Stage; Yet, “The Struggle Continues”

Juanita Bratcher April 20, 2010 0

CommentaryÂ Â Civil Rights Leader Benjamin L. Hooksâ€™ legacy will take its rightful place in the annals of history. Â ...

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BBB warns businesses about new phishing attacks

Admin April 20, 2010 0

Beware of fake complaint reportsÂ Â Chicago, IL - The Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a new...

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AKA mourns the loss of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Hooks

Admin April 16, 2010 0

Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority expressed profound sadness on the death of Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Hailing him...

ISBE awards $10 million to schools for technology upgrades

Admin April 9, 2010 0

Fifteen school districts to update technology throughÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â federalÂ Â stimulusÂ Â dollarsÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Springfield, ILÂ â€” The Illinois State Board of Education announced today it...