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 rallies working families; Pledges to bring jobs back to Illinois at Labor Day Celebration
Chicago, ILÂ - With 57 days until the election, Democratic Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias today addressed thousands of Illinoisans at a...
Kirk Campaign responds to National Unemployment rise to 9.6 percent
Northbrook, IL -  The Kirk for Senate campaign issued the following statement regarding the national rise in unemployment:  “With 54,000...
The Randolph Street Market Festival concludes 7th season with Fashion Forward Fall Weekend Market September 25-26
September Market Offers Easy Transition into Fall with Fabulous Finds to Revamp Wardrobes and Homes for the New Season Chicago...
Aurora man charged with swindling investors
 An Aurora man has been charged with swindling $228,000 from investors hoping to purchase several convenience stores in the Chicago...
Open Letter to Governor Quinn: IDOC reformer is pushed out, but his reform must continue
Letters to the Editor  The open letter below expresses the dismay and disappointment that many individuals and organizations felt...
Beyond Sport reveals shortlist of awardees for United Airlines Chicago Impact Award
BEYOND SPORT REVEALS UNITED AIRLINES CHICAGO IMPACT AWARD SHORTLIST Â Public vote begins; winner to be announced during Beyond Sport Summit...
Atty. General Madigan:Trafficking for sex is a “Horrifying reality”
 Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan responds to Craigslist's Blocking of Adult Services Web site Section   "The trafficking...
Phen leads request to President Obama to light the White House blue in support of the fight against prostate cancer
 Boston, MA (BlackNews.com) -- The Prostate Health Education Network, Inc. (PHEN) is leading an effort of prostate cancer advocacy...
Schools promote healthy eating habits through Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
 Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that 188 schools in Illinois will participate in the...
Attorney General Madigan sues company for fake charges on Illinois phone bills
Springfield, IL - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court alleging that a Web-based California business...