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 
Barclays Spaces for Sports extends Beyond Sport partnership
Following the success of the collaboration in its first year, Beyond Sport announced that Barclays Spaces for Sports has extended its...
Giannoulias, Durbin discuss helping Illinois small businesses grow
Carbondale, ILÂ - On the third day of their Illinois Jobs Tour, U.S. Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias and U.S. Senator...
State’s Attorney joins Gov. Quinn at signing of Illinois Safe Children Act
 Chicago, IL - State's Attorney Anita Alvarez yesterday joined Governor Pat Quinn for the signing of the Illinois Safe Children...
85th Anniversary of the founding of America’s first black labor union
 Charlottesville, VA (BlackNews.com) -- On August 25th, 1925 the trajectory of African American and American history was changed forever....
“Swiftboating” President Obama and the American people
Just A Thought   By Juanita Bratcher  There are many Americans who don't give a "hill of beans" about...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan and Department of Revenue zero in on gasoline tax evaders
 Aggressive Enforcement Effort Recovers $12.7 Million for State of Illinois   Chicago, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest to cite local politicians and business leaders during its Gala and Awards dinner
 Chicago, IL -The Italian American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest (IACC) will present its coveted awards to local politicians and business leaders,...
Illinois Act score is head of the class for states that test at least 90 percent of students
 Class of 2010: Most Illinois students in history take ACT   Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)...
Miller: “Strongly disagrees” with Topinka’s assessment of George Ryan crimes
David Miller, Democratic nominee for State Comptroller, said he strongly disagrees with Judy Barr Topinka's calling former Governor George Ryan's...
Giannoulias highlights record of saving Illinois jobs
Says Congressman Kirk Keeps Voting to Ship Them Overseas to Countries Like China  METRO EAST - Joined by U.S....