State Street transformed into pedestrian playground at first-ever open streets on State Street
On Saturday, October 1, seven blocks on State Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for activities such as yoga,...
News and Blogs
U.S. Senator Kirk delivers Address following Navy Reserve Assignment in Afghanistan
Kirk: Reconsidering Benefit of Aid to Pakistan   Chicago, IL - Following his third two-week assignment in Afghanistan, Naval Reserve Intelligence Commander,...
Madigan alerts consumers to recall of nine fuel gel products
In Advance of Labor Day Weekend, Attorney General Urges Consumers to Cease Using ‘Over-the-Counter Napalm’ Products  Chicago, IL ─ Illinois...
Pro Concealed Carry group targets pols for defeat
 State Rep. Colvin: "The bill is flawed." State Rep. Davis: “I won’t be threatened.† By Chinta Strausberg  ...
Labor Day travel tips from the Better Business Bureau
(Message from the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chicago, ILÂ - With Labor Day weekend upon us, and millions...
Black Celebs Attend 21st NAACP Theatre Awards
Loretta Devine, Isaiah Washington, Stacey Dash, Jurnee Smollett, George Wallace, Romeo Miller, Jon Huertas attend the 21st NAACP Theatre Awards...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan calls on BACKPAGE.COM to ban ads soliciting sex trafficking
 Chicago, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and 45 other states today raised concerns about Internet classified ad company...
Father Pfleger: “The church must wake up and be like Dr. Kingâ€
“I love Obama, but I will speak out for the poor† By Chinta Strausberg  Filling in for WVON’s...
Father Ekpo speaks out for poor children in Nigeria
By Chinta Strausberg  Father Joseph Ekpo made an appeal for aid and support for children of Nigeria who are living in abject...
The Black Republican: Abraham Lincoln effigy doll is artifact of the month for September
 Each month, a different major artifact from the recently acquired Taper Collection will be featured at the Lincoln Presidential...
