Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands 
Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music 
Actress Dawnn Lewis’ Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students 
Young Author’s “Beautiful Dreams” Becoming a Reality as Books Earn International Awards 
Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Covers Carolina Soul Music Awards 
Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community
Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community African Americans across the Country Face Vast Disparities in...
Black Caucus Members Join Child Care Advocates as New Survey Shows Damage from Rauner Rules Likely More Extensive Than Thought
First-Ever Survey of Its Type Captures Scope of Devastation from Eligibility Changes July 1st CHICAGO, IL -Members of the...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Recognizes Domestic Violence Month
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez presented awards to individuals who assist victims...
Edna Kane-Williams Takes on New Role as Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership at AARP
WASHINGTON, DC- AARP announced that Edna Kane-Williams has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President for Multicultural...
Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Additional Competitors and More Consumer Options for Year Three of Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment November 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016 With more carriers and more plans, residents are encouraged to compare...
Free Social Media Boot Camp Workshops Coming to City Hall
Four free workshops in November will focus on Facebook, Blogging, Instagram and Twitter for start-ups and business owners ...
11-Year-Old Hip Hop Artist Gets Grammy Nomination
11-Year-Old Hip Hop Sensation Frankie V. Vaults Into Grammy Nomination Consideration for His Attention-Grabbing Single 'Say Something!' New York, NY...
Kirk Condemns Iran for Arresting Another Iranian-American Citizen for Unclear Charges
Urges U.S. to Push Back as Iranian Regime and Revolutionary Guard Escalate Threatening Behavior in Middle East and Beyond WASHINGTON,...
Madigan Announces Approximately $3 Million Settlement With Medical Waste Disposal Company
Illinois-based company to pay $26.75 million to 12 states, D.C., federal government CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa...
Senator Harris Asks for Investigation of Police Practices in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) recently contacted the U.S. Attorney General after reports in the...