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 
JUST A THOUGHT: On the dawn of the New Year
Commentary By Juanita Bratcher The Year 2009 was a tumultous year for many Americans, much of it due to a...
BBB’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions
 Chicago, IL - The New Year is here and, because of the rough economy, it's more important than ever to...
Attorney General Madigan warns of door-to-door driveway repair scam
Con Artists offer quick, cheap driveway repair but charge consumers thousands  Chicago, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is...
Personal Finances Scams lead ’09 Top Ten
A message from the Better Business Bureau Chicago, IL - Scammers in 2009 followed the financial woes of individuals as...
Giannoulias Applauds Passage of Health Care Legislation in U.S. Senate
Hopes for Improvements State Treasurer and U.S. Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias released the following statement regarding passage of health care...
Rev. Bailey: “Not running for political office”
 Calling it a "misconception" that he is vying for political office in the First Congressional District, Rev. Harold Bailey...
A reborn American Blues Theater announces its 2009-2010 season
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest equity ensemble company, announced its 2009-2010 season. The award-winning ensemble-based company will open its...
Congressman Gutierrez endorses Preckwinkle for Cook County Board President
 Alderman Toni Preckwinkle has received the official endorsement of Illinois' highest-ranking Hispanic elected official, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, in...
Illinois Treasurer Giannoulias’ on President Obama’s Afghanistan Plan
 U.S. Senate candidate and Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias' statement on President Barack Obama's Afghanistan Plan:  I commend...
State Dinner Party Crashers Should Not Get a Free Pass
By Juanita Bratcher Enough already! Uninvited Party Crashers should be punished Michaele and Tareq Salahi should be punished in some...