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 
Activists say Trauma Care Center “A Victory for the South Side, but the Fight is Not Over”
CHICAGO, IL – The Trauma Care Coalition, representing the community groups which have been pressing the University of Chicago to...
Senator Kirk on 14th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks: “The Wounds Our Nation Suffered 14 Years Ago Will Never be Forgotten…”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today marking the 14th anniversary of the September...
Chicago Immigrant Women Join 100 Mile Pilgrimage to Pope Francis
Chicago Immigrants To Send off Local Immigrant Women who will walk 100 Miles in Pilgrimage to the Pope Week-long Walk...
NAACP Statement On Passing Of Helen Burns Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Mother
BALTIMORE, MD – The NAACP family acknowledges the passing of Mrs. Helen Burns Jackson, mother of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Mrs....
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley: Why I Support the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Letters to Editors The U.S. Senate will soon vote on whether to support or reject President Obama's international agreement to...
Incognito: A Conversation About Race & Identity
CHICAGO, IL -Â Trayvon Martin. Michael Brown. Eric Garner. Sandra Bland. #BlackLivesMatter. As America experiences a new civil rights movement fueled...
President Obama Statement on Senate Vote on Iran Nuclear Agreement
President Barack Obama: The Senate took an historic step forward and voted to enable the United States to work with...
Kirk Statement on Filibuster of Resolution to Disapprove Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement after 42 Senators voted to prevent final consideration of...
ISBE and Illinois PTA Will Present a Back-to-School Webinar for Parents on Sept. 23
 State Superintendent and other speakers will address hot topics in education and resources for parents during evening forum SPRINGFIELD, IL...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at Justice Department Survivor Tree Dedication in Recognition of 9/11
Washington, DC Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: Good morning and thank you all for being here. It is an honor...