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 
Mary Zimmerman’s “Candide” to close at Goodman Theatre October 31
The Smash Hit of Chicago's Fall Theater season moves to Washington, D.C.'s Shakepeare Theatre Company - Â November 26 - January...
President Clinton in Chicago today to stump for Quinn, Giannoulias and the Statewide Democratic Party ticket at a “Vote Illinois” rally
By Juanita Bratcher   President Bill Clinton and the Democratic Party statewide ticket will attend a "Vote Illinois" rally today (October...
Domestic Violence: The Worst Kept Community Secret
(From Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney)  Contrary to what many believe, domestic violence is not a private issue. ...
Attorney General Madigan announces two arrests as statewide crackdown on child pornographers continues
 Kane County Father and Son Arrested on Child Pornography Charges   Chicago, IL ─ With Wednesday’s arrests (October 20, 2010)...
Black CEO Proves to be a Powerhouse Leader in the Internet Security Industry
Gregory D. Evans Has Gone From A Computer Hacker To A Well-Recognized and Highly Sought-After Internet Security Consultant Atlanta, GA...
Legendary Actor, Musician and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte to appear on “Weekly With Ed Gordon”
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Esteemed journalist Ed Gordon goes beyond the headlines to discuss midterm elections, the war in...
Robert Falls, Mary Beth Fisher and Francis Guinan dish on Chekhov’s The Seagull
  Steppenwofl’s Martha Lavey moderates Artists Talk Discussion at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 7 at Goodman Theatre   Chicago, IL -...
Chicago Defender endorses Alexi Giannoulias for Senate
Newspaper notes Republican Kirk wants Obama out of office  Saying the choice is crystal clear, the Chicago Defender endorsed...
Joe Berrios: “Forrest Claypool’s $300,000 sunshine”
(From the Berrios campaign)  How much does it cost to buy some sunshine? About $300,000 if you’re Forrest Claypool,...
Lisle Landscaper named in Consumer Fraud Lawsuit
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has filed a Consumer Fraud lawsuit against a West Suburban Landscaper and his company...