Hollywood Star Helps Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls 
Woman Helping Veterans Transition into High-Impact Careers 
First Black Woman Inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame 
Author Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries 
Groundbreaking New Show “Say Yes When Life Says No” 
NAACP, Greenpeace Leaders: Call Today to Stop Sessions as Attorney General
WASHINGTON, DC – With Senators rumored to vote as early as tomorrow on the controversial Attorney General, leaders from two...
Unemployment Rate Increases to 5.7% in December
Largest nonfarm payroll drop of the year CHICAGO, IL–The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate...
State Announces Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Families
Department of Human Services offers extra help during tax season SPRINGFIELD, IL –Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary James Dimas...
Black History Matters! Celebrate Black History With a Reflection on the 100 Years Leading up to Barack Obama Winning the Presidency
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) – At the end of the historic tenure of a black president and the recent resurgence of white...
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Offers FREE Business Workshops
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at...
NAACP Death Penalty Fact Sheet: The Death Penalty is Plagued With Racial Disparities
In states across the country, African Americans are disproportionately represented on death row and among those who have been executed. ...
Chelsea Manning Supporters Jubilant Over Her Impending Freedom
After fighting more than seven years to free transgender whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, her supporters are cheering the Obama administration’s...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Host “State of the Black Community Legislative Update”
CHICAGO, IL – The 100th General Assembly began just days ago, and the mounting tension at the state Capital has...
College Student Pleads Guilty To Developing Malicious Software
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Zachary Shames, 21, of Great Falls, pleaded guilty today to charges of aiding and abetting computer intrusions....
2017 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, January 23rd
IDOR fraud efforts resulted in over $20 million in savings in 2016 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Revenue...