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 
Veterans’ Day at the 2015 Illinois State Fair Sunday, Aug. 16
Free Admission for Veterans, Entertainment, Memorial Service, Veterans’ Benefit Fair and Much More The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA)...
Guns & Domestic Violence: 6 Kids 2 Adults
From: Americans For Responsible Solutions PAC ** Warning: some readers may find the content of this email disturbing ** Last...
Columbia College Chicago Announces Selection of Miriam Smith as Executive Director of Alumni Relations
CCC also announced the newly elected 2015-2016 National Alumni Board! Columbia College Chicago announced the selection of Miriam Smith as...
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...