Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
Steppenwolf Theatre’s 40th Anniversary Season Opens With the World Premiere of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden
Adapted by ensemble member Frank Galati Directed by Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney September 17 – November 15, 2015 Tickets go...
Illinois Teacher of the Year Challenges his Students at the Illinois State Fair
Engine teardown challenge highlights lessons learned in career technical education classes SPRINGFIELD, IL — Steve Elza, the 2015 Illinois Teacher...
New State Maps Introduced at Illinois State Fair
Updated Highway Maps Have New Layout, QR Codes, Useful Web Links SPRINGFIELD, IL – A new Illinois Official Highway Map...
Family of Unarmed Black Teen Killed by Police Sues Madison
Tony Robinson, Jr., Shot to Death by Officer Matthew Kenny, Despite Posing No Threat The family of Tony Robinson, Jr.,...
Illinois Black Caucus Thrilled With New Comprehensive Law Enforcement Reforms
Comprehensive law enforcement measure signed into law Earlier this year, Illinois Legislative Black Caucus member’s Representative Elgie Simms and Senator...
After Questioning from Kirk, VA OIG Ends Subpoena of Government Watchdog Group
Decision Follows Hearing on Systemic VA Corruption and Abuse of Veterans CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) applauded the...
National Congress of Black Women, Inc Supports Consumers for Smart Solar Amendment
NCBW Statement supporting the Consumers for Smart Solar Amendment The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) supports the efforts...
Welch Bill Aimed at Better Prosecuting Perpetrators of Child Abuse Signed Into Law
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, which will help strengthen child welfare investigations and better allow for...
Ground Broken for First BUILT in Cook Economic Development Project
President Preckwinkle, other dignitaries join in celebration in Franklin Park Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined a number of...
School Immunizations – New Certificate of Religious Exemption Requirement
Exemption certificate requires health care provider signature SPRINGFIELD, IL – Parents or legal guardians who object, for religious reasons, to...