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 
Windy City Rhythms’ to celebrate National Tap Dance Day at annual performance
CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), the world's first year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary...
Republican Early Voting participation up 77% over 2008 primary
 Early Voting ends Thursday, March 15 Republican voters in suburban Cook County are coming out in larger numbers and...
Doris Christopher, Founder of The Pampered Chef, to receive BBB Torchbearer Award
Chicago, IL - Doris Christopher, founder of The Pampered Chef, Ltd., Addison, Ill., will receive the Torchbearer Award from the...
Health disparities cause financial burdens for families, communities and health care system
  By Kimberly N. Alleyne America's Wire   WASHINGTON, IL – Health disparities are creating economic burdens for families, communities...
Madigan collects more than $900 million in state revenue in 2011
Attorney General’s office generated nearly $30 for every tax dollar spent  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced...
Chief Apostle McCoy gives $500 to bishop facing eviction from his church
Says: ‘You are your brothers’ keeper’  By Chinta Strausberg  Chief Apostle William McCoy, Presiding of the Apostolic Fellowship...
Lt. Governor Simon supports rape crisis fund
 Strip club surcharge passes Senate committee  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon testified in support of legislation...
Better Business Bureau joins government partners for Consumer Protection Event
 Chicago, IL - Consumer protection information and brochures will be among the free items available from the Better Business...
Black financial expert says “money does grow on trees!”
"Why occupy Wall Street when you can live on easy street?" Â Buffalo, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Dr. William C. Small...
2012 Hugo Television Awards deadline extended to March 16
CHICAGO, IL - Due to overwhelming demand, the entry deadline for the 2012 Hugo Television Awards has been extended to...