Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music 
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Harper Introduces First Bill, Moves to Ban Red Light Cameras Statewide
CHICAGO, IL - In response to reports of the scandal-fraught red light camera system, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D- Chicago,...
President Obama on the Shooting in San Bernardino, California: “We do not yet know why this terrible event occurred…”
Oval Office President Barack Obama's Statement: Yesterday, a tragedy occurred in San Bernardino, and as I said in the immediate...
More FIFA Officials Charged in Ongoing Corruption Case
FBI New York Assistant Director in Charge Diego G. Rodriguez is joined by Attorney General Loretta Lynch in announcing charges...
Kirk and Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
Bank’s Charter Lapsed in June; Kirk-Heitkamp Legislation Heads to President's Desk WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) celebrated...
Task Force on Police Accountability: New Cover for the Mayor
From: Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Activists announce plans to continue campaign for Community Control of the Police...
State Rep. Ford Advances Legislation to Help Fund Home Heat Program, Grants for HIV/AIDS Prevention
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D- Chicago, and the Illinois House on Wednesday approved legislation...
Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Finally a fix to No Child Left Behind
Secretary Arne Duncan, Department of Education If you’re like me, you probably dread an overdue notice, whether it’s for registering...
Russian Taliban Fighter Sentenced to Life in Prison in Terrorism Case
Led Attack on U.S. and Afghan Forces in Afghanistan in 2009 WASHINGTON—Irek Ilgiz Hamidullin, 55, a Russian national and former...
IEMA Highlights Holiday Safety in December
Tips offered for preparedness gifts, holiday decorating SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the holiday season in full swing, the Illinois Emergency...
Royal Comedy Tour 2016 – The Longest Running Urban Comedy Tour Returns for its 5th Year
Featuring Sommore, Earthquake, Gary Owen and Tony Rock With Special Guests Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- After a brief hiatus,...