Entrepreneurs, $70K Pitch Competition in Atlanta 
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities 
Atlanta Non-Profit Partners with Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels 
Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation 
Black Events Platform Expands Nationally into Six of the Country’s Most Vibrant Culture Hubs 
YMCA Partners with Chicago Bulls to Fight Childhood Obesity
Chicago, IL – The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago recently announced a partnership with the Chicago Bulls to combat childhood obesity...
Setting the record straight on the Republican “Fact Check”: Alexi for Illinois campaign
Washington insider Mark Kirk released a grossly misleading "fact check" this afternoon that distorts Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias' record. Below,...
“Blackbook” gives minorities edge in job search and business growth
Clever Apps and Popular Content Create Ultimate Social Networking for Minorities  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- In the world of social...
U.S. Rep. Gutierrez Denounces Mark Kirk’s Failure to Stand Up For 15,000 Illinois Families
Kirk stays silent while Washington Republicans obstruct unemployment insurance extension CHICAGO - Following Congressman Mark Kirk's continued silence on extending...
Illinois Republican Party: Alexi Giannoulias Should Get His Facts Straight…
…and Start Answering for His Reckless Lending Practices  Responds to U.S. Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias March 1 Press Release ...
MADIGAN: MORTGAGE COMPLAINTS INCREASE 65 PERCENT
Attorney General’s Top 10 List Dominated By Mortgages, Consumer Debt in 2009   Chicago —The intensifying home foreclosure crisis dominated...
Illinois Attorney General sues Evanston online marketer for credit card cramming
Madigan alleges firm fraudulently charged consumers seeking "free trial" offers Chicago — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit...
Retired educator to celebrate 110th Birthday
 Ethel B. Darden, a retired educator and believed to be the oldest person in Chicago, will celebrate her 110th birthday...
Web Site publishes 2010 listing of real business grant opportunities
 The National Institute of Small Business Grants, a leading global resource for business funding, has published their annual 2010 listing...
Myth of post-racial America is topic of Leon Forrest Lecture
Biracial author Danzy Senna to discuss issues of race, identity and gender Evanston, IL - (Northwestern University) Best-selling author Danzy...