Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
Media’s portrayal of Black Youths contributes to racial tension
 By Joshunda Sanders   Mainstream media often portray African-American youths, especially black men and boys, as criminals, crime...
MWRD worked behind the scenes during NATO Summit; credits Chicago Police Department for keeping the peace
The Cook County agency responsible for sewage treatment and stormwater management for the five million residents of Cook County worked...
The NAACP Professional & Executive Diversity Job Fair comes to Chicago, June 5th
The NAACP Professional & Executive Diversity Job Fair is coming to Chicago, and everyone with a four-year degree or above is...
New self-help book, “You, Me, and EBT” exposes truth about welfare system
First-time author, Jahi Kweli, recounts his experiences in the Los Angeles, California welfare-work program in his new self-help book, "You...
Discussing financial issues should be essential step in wedding plans
 (From the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL - Summer is a popular time for weddings. However, even...
“The Color of War”: An explosive account of the month that changed the war in the Pacific and transformed America
James Campbell's new book The Color of War is the story of the critical battle for Saipan, where for the...
State Senator Raoul fights marketing of illicit drug products to youth
Legislation bans flavored “blunt wraps,†smaller heroin amounts  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th) led a...
Topinka: Child Care Checks on the way
 Comptroller orders immediate distribution of funds   SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced that she has directed her...
Lt. Governor Simon’s Complete College bills move forward
College Choice Reports bill advances to House, math curriculum bill moving to Governor’s desk  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt....
Illinois State officials join to promote summer reading and ‘Find a Book’ search tool
Governor Quinn, Secretary White and State Superintendent Koch urge educators and parents to keep children reading during summer vacation  ...