President Obama Announces Key Administration Post, More Posts, Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Constance...
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Chicago City Council Violates Illinois Open Meetings Act; Activists Sue City Council
Activists to Sue City Council. State Law Says Meetings Must Be Open to the General Public and Decisions Made...
Today Marks One Year Since the Conclusion of the Iran Nuclear Deal—Known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Statement by President Barack Obama on the one year anniversary of the Joint Comprehensie Plan of Action: Today marks one...
Dr. Arunkumar Named as Cook County’s New Chief Medical Examiner
Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was named as Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County following her appointment by President Toni Preckwinkle and...
Kirk Applauds Passage Of FAA Reauthorization Protecting Air Travel Passengers
Bill Will Increase Security & Address Wait Times By Expanding TSA PreCheck, Adding More Canine Teams & Improving Secured Access...
City of Chicago Awards Taxicab Driver With Free Taxicab Medallion for Exemplary Service to the Disability Community
Free Taxicab Medallion Offers Financial Freedom, Small Business Benefits for Driver The City of Chicago presented the 2015...
Presidential Candidate Trump Declines NAACP Invitation to Speak at 107th Annual Convention
BALTIMORE, MD - NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement after presidential candidate Donald Trump declined...
Congressional Black Caucus Applauds Unanimous House Passage of Bill Recognizing the Historic Contributions of African Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the unanimous House passage of...
Attorney Files Claim on Behalf of Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s Dominique Robertson who was Denied Access to Family, Attorney, and Medical Attention by Police
Loma Linda, CA (BlackNews.com) -- On or about June 30, 2016 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Mr. Robertson, an offensive lineman...
Protesters to Demand Indictment and Prosecution of Cops Who Kill
From: Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Community groups to demonstrate demanding Department of Justice prosecution of police...
