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 
Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers to be Aware of Health Care Scams
CHICAGO, IL - You can find them everywhere, on the internet, TV, Radio, newspapers and magazines. Ads offering miracle cures...
The Congressional Black Caucus Files Amicus Brief in the North Carolina Supreme Court
The Congressional Black Caucus Argues that North Carolina Legislature’s 2011 Redistricting Plan Undermines the Voting Rights Act of 1965 WASHINGTON,...
First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes in Northern Illinois for 2015 Reported
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batches...
A Father’s Day Story: One Day I Looked in the Mirror and Much to My Surprise!
By Dr. Charles L. Singleton Nationwide (BlackNews.com) –  Absolutely, overpowering and spiritual thoughts of complete wonderment and curiosity prevailed. Yes,...
CBC, CHC & CAPAC Urge Senate HELP to Improve Every Child Achieves Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 84 Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the...
40th Anniversary Season Begins With World Premiere of John Steinbeck’s Masterpiece East of Eden
Adapted by tony award winner and ensemble member Frank Galati Directed by Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney September 17 – November...
President Preckwinkle and County Board Honor Military Veterans As Part of Silver Star Service Banner Program
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners recognized 28 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation...
Munger: Most State Payments Will Cease Without Budget Deal
Comptroller urges General Assembly to deliver balanced budget CHICAGO, IL - Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on Wednesday announced that the...
Residents Call for Immediate Reopening of Humboldt Park Beach and Long-Term Sustainability Plan
Effort Supported by Alderman Carlos Rosa, Alderman Roberto Maldonado, Alderman Joe Moreno, and State Senator William Delgado CHICAGO, IL -...
Kirk Amendment Demonstrates Majority, Bipartisan Support for Export-Import Bank
With June 30 Expiration, Congress Can Prevent Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) led an amendment to...