Blagojevich “guilty” on one of 24 counts: lying to federal agents
By Juanita Bratcher  A federal jury yesterday convicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on one of 24 counts -...
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Illinois remembers the Forgotten War – Korea 1950-1953
Illinois and the Korean War, September 1950Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The State of Illinois is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the...
Rev. Harold E. Bailey and Probation Challenge celebrate 31 years of helping troubled youth
It's a "vision" that keeps on giving and a great legacy for the annals of history   World's famous "Impressions" and Gospel Singer...
West Side arrest leads to sex trafficking charges
Two people are facing sex trafficking-related charges after being arrested for prostituting a 15-year-old mentally challenged girl, according to the...
The BBB sees patterns in Satellite TV complaints
(From the Better Business Bureau) Chicago, IL - In the past three years, more than 53,000 customers nationally have complained...
Old African American city celebrates history
Hobson City celebrates town's history and Founders Weekend  Hobson City, AL (BlackNews.com) - Alabama State Department of Tourism and Travel...
Abraham Lincoln Centre does its part to stop violence with Community Day picnic
 Chicago IL – The Abraham Lincoln Centre (ALC), located in the heart of the Bronzeville community since 1905, hosted a free...
President Obama signs Durbin’s Fair Sentencing Act into law
 WASHINGTON, D.C. – An historic, bipartisan bill to curtail the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine was signed...
Second conviction in ‘Operation Cookie Jar’
Theft nets former park district treasurer six years in prison   The former treasurer of a south suburban park district...
U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. on Healthcare, the Economy and Unemployment Insurance Benefits extension
 Last week, I - along with 271 of my House colleagues - voted to extend federal unemployment insurance benefits...
