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 
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...
State Senator Rutherford questions State Treasurer on sale of state-owned hotel
State Senator Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac), GOP candidate for Illinois State Treasurer, questioned current State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and his staff...
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and the Campaign for Better Health Care to celebrate passage of historic health reform legislation
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Campaign for Better Health Care will celebrate passage of health reform at a YES WE...
National Medical Association names Kweisi Mfume as its new executive leader
 Civil Rights Leader to Tackle Health Disparities and Promote Health Policy Priorities Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- Former U.S. Congressman Kweisi...