Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Covers Carolina Soul Music Awards 
Dessert Food Truck Owner Launches 2026 Scholarship Program 
Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour 
Hollywood Star Helps Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls 
Woman Helping Veterans Transition into High-Impact Careers 
Tea Party movement gets far more credit than deserved
 COMMENTARY  By Juanita Bratcher  I don’t know about you, but I’m very much aware that the media...
Monthly $10,000 scholarships for minority students
DiversityScholarships.com gives students a chance to win financial aid to pay for college and tuition. Â Columbus, OH -- DiversityScholarships.com...
Report: Recession continues to push rental housing further “out of reach” for low income people
Housing wage is $17.44 for two-bedroom apartment in Illinois  According to a report released today (April 22), the Housing...
State’s Attorney Alvarez honors Unsung Heroes in the Fight for Justice
 Twelfth Annual Victim Service Awards recipients include 11-year-old witness, suburban police chief, victim advocate and victim of acid attack  ...
Berrios agrees on proposed reforms for County
Joe Berrios, candidate for Cook County assessor, said he agrees with proposed reform legislation for County that was announced today....
A Legendary Civil Rights Icon has Left the Stage; Yet, “The Struggle Continues”
Commentary  Civil Rights Leader Benjamin L. Hooks’ legacy will take its rightful place in the annals of history.  ...
BBB warns businesses about new phishing attacks
Beware of fake complaint reports  Chicago, IL - The Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a new...
AKA mourns the loss of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Hooks
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority expressed profound sadness on the death of Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Hailing him...
Today’s Quote
If you know how to think for yourself, there's no need for anyone else to think for you - Juanita...
ISBE awards $10 million to schools for technology upgrades
Fifteen school districts to update technology through                                                            federal  stimulus  dollars                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education announced today it...