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 
Chicagoans Push Mayor & Council to Expand Sanctuary Further in Defiance of Trump
Organizers say "It’s the efforts to defend Black lives and protect migrant rights that make our cities safer, not Trump’s...
Speaker Madigan Prioritizes State Budget, Economic Reforms that Strengthen Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of...
As Violence Soars, Governor Continues to Pursue Personal Political Agenda Over Needs of Residents
From: Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative CHICAGO, IL – On Wednesday, Governor Rauner delivered his third state of...
Shooter of Unarmed Anti-Racist Walks Free; Authorities Silent
Letters to Editors From: The Twin Cities GDC Victim still in Harborview Hospital Shooter is well-known right wing gun...
Senator Raoul Responds to Gov. Rauner’s State of the State Address
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) released the following statement in response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s...
Augustana Choir to Perform Midwest Tour Concert in Arlington Heights and Naperville
The acclaimed Augustana Choir launches its Midwest tour on February 17, presenting six concerts along with eight guest ensembles...
It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot
Influenza cases increasing in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – Influenza activity is increasing nationwide and in Illinois. Many counties throughout the...
Immigrant Communities Respond to Executive Actions Banning Refugees and Attacking Sanctuary Cities
From: Organized Communities Against Deportations Chicago, IL - Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders today targeting sanctuary cities...
State Rep. Ford Banking Committee to Focus on Empowering Small Businesses and Rebuilding Communities
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has been named by Illinois House Speaker Michael...
Madigan Intervenes in Department Case to Protect Higher Education Students
Attorney General Madigan Intervenes in ACICS Case Over its Accreditation of For-profit Schools CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General...