Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid” 
Three Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia 
63-Year-Old Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s 
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition 
Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Software 
The Second City’s Twist Your Dickens Extends at Goodman Theatre Through January 2
Extension week includes a special New Year's Eve performance at 6 p.m. on December 31 Chicago, IL - By popular...
The Illinois State Fire Marshal Encourages Fire Safety During the Holiday Season
SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the holiday season upon us once again, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds...
Top 10 Things that Happened in 2015: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, the President celebrated the end of the year tradition of list-making with a...
Today in Chicago: Show Rahm Emanuel it’s Time to Resign
On Monday, December 21st in Chicago: Turn up the pressure on Rahm Emanuel and Anita Alvarez Join progressive activists on...
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s Flawed Rationale
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO, National Urban League Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is under fire for...
City of Chicago Offers Free Business Workshops
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at...
Urban League’s “Save Our Sons” Program Boasts High Job Placement Rate
For two years, Tyrell Stalling sent off job applications to no avail. Sometimes, he was homeless. “At one point I...
Drone for the Holidays? Remember the Pre-flight Checklist
IDOT Reminds Public of Safety Regulations for Popular Christmas Gift SPRINGFIELD, IL – With drone sales taking off approaching the...
Lead Defendant Sentenced in $5.8 Million Mortgage Fraud Ring
ATLANTA, GA — Chiedu “George” Chukwuka has been sentenced in connection with his lead role in a mortgage fraud ring...
State Senator Raoul: Body Cams, Other Policing and Criminal Justice Reforms Take Effect in the New Year
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) reminded Illinoisans that the start of the new year will...