Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour 
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 
President Obama Weekly Address: Building a Fairer and More Effective Criminal Justice System
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, the President discussed his continued efforts to build a fairer and more equitable...
Gordon Bitko Named FBI Chief Information Officer
FBI Director James B. Comey has named Gordon Bitko as the FBI’s new chief information officer. Mr. Bitko most recently...
Who Do You Serve?: Response to PATF “Recommendations for Reform”
BYP100 Op-ED by Cosette Hampton The subtitle of the Police Accountability Task Force (PATF) report, recently released on April 13, 2015...
Black Caucus Gets in Formation, Saves Chicago State University
Both the House and the Senate sent legislation to the Governor’s desk to keep the doors open at Chicago State...
Speaker Madigan: House Passes Emergency Funding for Higher Education
SPRINGFIELD, IL– IllinoisHouse Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement Friday following House passage of a plan that will deliver emergency...
Evans Passes Legislation to Open Up More Job Opportunities for Individuals with Prior Misdemeanor Convictions
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, knows good-paying jobs are key to revitalizing our neighborhoods, and...
Get Smart About Planning for College During Money Smart Week®
Learn how a College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program plan can help you lock in the cost of college tuition...
Violent Home Invasion Case Illustrates Threat Posed by Gangs
Gang members shot through the front door of a Washington couple’s house during a violent home invasion in November 2014...
Collins’ Legislation Will Help Human Trafficking, Torture Victims Build a New Life
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) secured passage this week of legislation allowing foreign-born...
City of Chicago Offers Financial Incentives to Increase Number of Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicabs in Chicago
New Incentive Programs Will Benefit Chicago’s Disability Community with Rideshare Industry Funds Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Business...