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 
First black female Nascar driver seeks community support
Tia Norfleet is the daughter of Bobby Norfleet, who made his NASCAR debut at the Portland International Raceway road course...
Lt. Gov. Simon applauds Wetland Warriors for boardwalk project
CYPRESS, IL – A champion for safe, clean and accessible rivers, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon gave the keynote address today...
Mothers: The glue that binds families together
A Tribute to My Mother (A reprint: First published in www.copylinemagazine.com on May 8, 2010) By Juanita Bratcher I never...
Three Congressmen to hold 2nd protest & attend ‘showdown’ METRA board meeting
 Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, May 11, 2012    Rush to hold two METRA job protests Friday By Chinta Strausberg...
African-Americans and the United States Constitution
   ‘In Celebration of Law Day’  CHICAGO, IL -  Attorney Thomas “TNT†Todd, known for his direct approach to...
AARP and AARP Foundation join other national organizations to help “Stamp out Hunger”
 WASHINGTON, D.C. - To tackle the serious issue of hunger faced by millions of older adults, AARP and AARP...
Hunter measure will help minority- and female-owned businesses
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A bill sponsored by Senator Mattie Hunter (D–Chicago) providing disadvantaged small businesses in Illinois loans from the...
Students help spread digital safety message with annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest
State Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Gov. Simon recognize the best poster and electronic projects promoting online safety ...
Better Business Bureau warns of Memorial Day scams targeting military, families, and supporters
CHICAGO, IL - Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died in service to our country. Sadly, it...
Senator Kirk: “I want to thank everyone for the patience and support they are giving me to recover”
  Kirk video on his rehabilitation 'walking program'   CHICAGO, IL – Yesterday U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released a...