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 
Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands 
Suburban Police Lieutenant indicted in Brutality Case
A Park Ridge Police Lieutenant has been indicted on multiple charges of battery and official misconduct for beating two teen-aged...
Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams
(A Message from the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Â CHICAGO, IL - The holidays are a happy time for food,...
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recognized for commitment to Internet Safety
Chicago, ILÂ - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been honored with an outstanding achievement award by the Family Online Safety...
Illinois and the Korean War, December 1950
 The State of Illinois is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War by supplying information each month about...
School breakfast starts the day off right
Studies show students who eat healthy breakfast improve their academic achievement  November 16 conference focuses on school breakfast  ...
Timeline Theatre Company adds three performances to schedule for World Premiere of To Master The Art
Extra performances added Due to popular demand  To Master The Art By William Brown and Doug Frew must close on December...
Unemployed workers, small business people mobilize calls to Congress for Unemployment Benefits, Jobs
Today, (November 16) unemployed workers will join with small business owners and others concerned with the lack of support for...
Film company releases DVD and Discussion Guide about African Americans who are migrating back to Africa
 Indianapolis, IN (BlackNews.com) -  The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education have designated November 15-19 as...
Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition joins Investing in Communities® (IIC)
 Get Giving!                                                                                                                          Individuals and businesses can now generate financial support for the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition (IMCHC) at...
Honoring our nation’s Veterans
(A Veteran's Day Message from President Barack Obama) Â Each fall, Americans take time to honor the brave men and...