Lt. Governor Simon praises bipartisan budget plan
Will keep seven state facilities open, avoid nearly 2,000 layoffs  Carbondale, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the only...
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AARP Launches Social Security Benefits Calculator
New planning resources help Americans decide when to claim benefits and  prepare for retirement  Washington, DC - AARP...
Reopening of crosswalk boosts safety at major Chicago tourist attraction
The Active Transportation Alliance applauds the reopening of crosswalk between Buckingham Fountain and lakefront  In a move that demonstrates...
Black Art Gallery aids local tornado victims by donating art
 Tuscaloosa, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Scott Robinson Designs helped local victims of the deadly tornado that hit Tuscaloosa, AL on...
Legislative Audit Commission accepting applications for Auditor General post
Springfield, IL - The Legislative Audit Commission announced that it is accepting applications from persons interested in appointment as Auditor...
Pfleger: Pray for parents of murdered children this Thanksgiving Day
Parents must face empty table chairs  By Chinta Strausberg  Flanked by more than two dozen supporters, Father Michael...
Andy's Seasoning's CEO, Katherine Anderson, dies at 79
Katherine Anderson St. Louis, MO (BlackNews.com) -- Andy's Seasoning's CEO Katherine Anderson died Monday evening due to complications associated with...
Urgent Scam Alert: Beware of fake complaint E-Mail claiming to be from Better Business Bureau
Chicago, IL - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns businesses to beware of a malicious e-mail claiming to be from...
Illinois Sec'y of State Jesse White targets holiday shoppers abusing Disability Parking Laws at Malls
Announces Safe Driver Advisory Council to Consider Tougher Penalties for Violators  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that...
Kirk calls for vote on Bowles-Simpson Commission Plan if Super Committee fails
Kirk-Manchin Resolution echoes 140 senators and members of Congress who agree with the President's Deficit Panel Principles    ...
