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 
Father Pfleger: "Failure is the price of success"
'Christ fell three times, but he got back up' By Chinta Strausberg  Saying you should not harbor fears, Father...
The Dance Center receives prestigious 2012 Joyce Award
 Supporting new work by Choreographer Reggie Wilson                                          CHICAGO, IL —The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago has received...
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn delivers State of the State Address; Republicans Topinka, Pat Brady respond
 Quinn’s speech: State of the State: Moving Illinois Forward  SPRINGFIELD, IL – President Cullerton, Speaker Madigan, Leaders Radogno and...
President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address: A Recap
By Madeline Sanders Political Analyst  CHICAGO, IL - In one hour and five minutes, President Obama made a convincing...
Justice Joy Cunningham to hold Informational Roundtable with the African American media
  Illinois Supreme Court Justice hopeful Joy Virginia Cunningham will host an Informational Breakfast Roundtable with the African American media...
State Board of Education members selected to serve on national technology task force
 Study group will develop policy recommendations on the use of technology in classrooms across the country  SPRINGFIELD, IL —...
A Warning from the Better Business Bureau: This Valentine's Day express yourself with Care-Complaints against Florists up 47%
  CHICAGO, IL - Valentine's Day means big bucks for florists. It is a bigger holiday than Mothers Day,...
Comcast's Xfinity celebrates Black History Month with special entertainment choices across screens and devices
Movies, Documentaries, Features, Bios, News, Music and Specials Available  Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- Comcast's Xfinity is celebrating Black History...
Chicago Detours launches "Good Times Historic Bar Tour"
Limited Run Tour Stays Primarily Indoors  for February  CHICAGO, IL – This evening (February 1) Chicago Detours launches its new...
To escape self-persisted captivity: Emphasis on Black History & action is essential
By H. Lewis Smith Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- On February 13, 2012, renowned actor Laurence Fishburne will narrate a PBS documentary,...