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 
Giannoulias attacks from the Left and right leave Kirk in the Center with most Illinois voters
(From the Kirk Campaign)  First Alexi Giannoulias said Mark Kirk wasn’t conservative enough…  “After the debate, Giannoulias admitted his...
Maynard Institute launches Americaswire.org; new wire service will provide comprehensive stories on structural racism in America
Michael K. Frisby, president America's Wire  Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- The Maynard Institute's Media Center on Structural Racism launched...
Eleanor Foundation Unveils Troubling Statistics on Single Working Women’s Challenges
Women-led households increasing, especially in the suburbs  Lower-income single mothers better educated, working harder—but falling farther behind  Chicago,...
Jesse White and the Chicago Blackhawks Unveil New Permanent Blackhawks License Plate
Money Raised From the License Plates To Support Public Schools  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the Chicago...
Attorney General Madigan announces Bill to strengthen Meth Laws, crack down on repeat meth offenders
 Legislation Would Prohibit Repeat Offenders From Buying Meth Ingredients, Help Safeguard Area Communities  Herrin — Attorney General Lisa...
Media Reports Predict Gloom and Doom for Democrats but Fail to Focus on Extremist Candidates; Many Backed by the Tea Party Movement
 Commentary  By Juanita Bratcher Democrats are getting a good beat-down in the media leading up to the November...
Dirty politics stoops to new low
Commentary By Juanita Bratcher   Every time you think dirty political tricks have hit rock bottom, something comes along so...
State’s Attorney’s “Operation Cookie Jar” Probe nabs former Northwest Suburban Township Official
 Funds intended for needy families stolen to pay personal bills and even daughter's "Sweet 16" birthday party  The former...
Don’t let Halloween shopping turn SCARY
(A Message from the Better Business Bureau) Â CHICAGO, IL - As Halloween weekend approaches, children and adults alike continue...
Berrios announces Veterans’ Plan
 Democratic candidate for Cook County assessor Joe Berrios on Tuesday release a plan for veterans and active duty military...