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 
Congressional Black Caucus Commends Federal Actions to Better Protect Juvenile Offenders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s...
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) Offers FREE Business Workshops
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at...
Grassroot Leaders Invite Top Rauner Donors and Corporate Beneficiaries to People’s Response to State of the State
A delegation of activists will deliver invitations to Gov. Bruce Rauner donors and corporate beneficiaries of his policies to hear...
Leading Women Democrats Endorse Theresa Mah for 2nd District State Representative
Leading women Democrats Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski-Garza and MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore endorsed Theresa Mah’s candidacy for 2nd...
Do we Remember When Colored People Were Told to Listen and Not Talk Back?
“Where is the heart of human kindness?” - The Rev. Harold E. Bailey “With the vote – black youth and...
No More Negligence on Education — Let’s Fight Rauner’s Bankruptcy Plan!
From: Bob Fioretti, candidate for state senator Education Negligence Created Environment for Rauner's Extremist Bankruptcy Plan! Van Pelt...
Cuban National Sent to Prison for Role in $200k Credit Card Fraud Scheme
McALLEN, Texas – A Cuban citizen who was residing in McAllen has been ordered to federal prison for trafficking in access...
Two Illinois High School Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Delegates will travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education congratulates two...
ReMARCs: Tuning Out of the Oscars and Into Diversity
By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban League Diversity at the Oscars Actress Jada Pinkett Smith,...
December Jobs in Illinois Decrease -16,300 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.9
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ nonfarm payroll employment lost -16,300 jobs...