Black Events Platform Expands Nationally into Six of the Country’s Most Vibrant Culture Hubs 
EmpowerED Outreach Hosting Free Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate, Texas 
Dayton Book Fair For Black Children 
Black Sorrority to Host Inaugural Lupus Walk in Pearland, Texas 
Black Teacher Helps Students Learn Math Through Music With New Album Release 
“Songs of War and Peace” opens Chicago Chamber Choir’s season
First-time collaboration: Chicago Chamber Choir and Milwaukee Choral Artists perform together    Chicago, IL —To open its 15th season, the...
State’s Attorney Welcomes South African Visitors
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recently met with guests from South Africa during their Chicago visit. The group learned...
Northwestern University’s “Good Neighbor, Great University” Scholarship Program to offer increased financial aid
Scholarships are for graduates of Evanston and Chicago High Schools  Evanston, IL -  Northwestern University will offer significantly increased financial...
Truth in Accounting issues Illinois’ “Financial State of the State”
Study Confirms State's Financial Situation is 'Obscene" Chicago, ILÂ - The Institute for Truth in Accounting released Illinois' "Financial State of...
State Rep. Miller favors merging offices of Comptroller and Treasurer
Also favors more transparency and immediate cost-savings. Â Illinois State Representative David Miller, Democratic nominee for State Comptroller, is in favor...
Illinois Atty. General Madigan issues warning about fake Payday Loan Collection calls
Chicago, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned Illinois residents to be on the alert for scam artists posing as...
Giannoulias to return millions in lost money
You can check local Cash Dash listings for name; new online process makes filing claims easier  Residents who find their...
BBB warns against five scams targeting senior citizens
 (A Message from the BBB)   Chicago, IL - Fraud targeting senior citizens by scammers is an ongoing concern....
State Representative Arroyo calls for Mass Transit Committee hearings on Metra, CTA and Pace
Chicago, IL - State Representative Luis Arroyo (D-3rd) announced that the Mass Transit Committee of the Illinois House of Representatives...
An Impressive night at Probation Challenge’s Annual Gala Extravaganza
Just A Thought  By Juanita Bratcher  Hundreds turned out for Probation Challenge’s 31st Annual “Portrait of Achievers Awardâ€...