Ohio Program Helps 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble 
Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation 
Scholar Named 15th President of Tougaloo College 
24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families 
Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues 
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...
POET’S CORNER
Mothers: Our Heroes Eternal Copyright 1994, by Juanita Bratcher The extent of a mother's love Can never be measured by...
Alderman Preckwinkle Favors Senate’s Health Care Plan
Cook County Board President candidate calls on the Illinois congressional delegation to support the President. Â Alderman Toni Preckwinkle would have...