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...
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New book, "Why Are So Many Black Folks In Jail?", raises tough questions about the uses of incarceration in America
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Dr. Tracy Andrus, one of the top African-American criminologists in the country, has released what is sure...
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...
Madigan recognizes Data Privacy Day, urges businesses to protect consumer information
Attorney General issues Annual Information Security Prevention Guide  CHICAGO, IL — In advance of Data Privacy Day Jan. 28,...
Clergy seek meeting with County Board President Preckwinkle over morgue crisis
 Families of decease reach out to faith community  In responding to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s public...
