New Avalon Regal Theater Set to Open in 2027 
Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival 
Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices 
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities 
Entrepreneurs, $70K Pitch Competition in Atlanta 
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...
Coalition of African American Muslims (CAAM) to respond to controversy surrounding Park 51 Project
 A Coalition of African American Muslims (CAAM) will hold a press conference today in Washington, D.C. to discuss the controversy...
Labor celebrates its day; 16 Labor Day events to focus on job creation
Across Illinois, union members of the Illinois AFL-CIO will celebrate Labor Day with a message for elected officials; keep moving...
BBB: Beware of deceptive auto loan modification offers
 (A Message from the BBB)    Chicago, IL - Ads on TV may promise to modify car loans and prevent...
Trick or Treat! The Ruckus: Season 2 starts Friday with Ron Riekki’s new play
ALL SAINT’S DAY: 44 PLAYS ABOUT JEFFREY JONES AT THE SIDE PROJECT THEATRE NEW YORK BAND “NOT BLOOD PAINT†MAKES...
Black gas station owner accuses Raceway Petroleum of racism
Raceway Petroleum seeks to evict company's only black Racetrack gas station owner; owner accuses Atlanta-based company of racism, intimidation, and...