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 
A Community of Men Offers Free Boot Camp for Black Boys 12-18
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mauro Morales...
McAninch Arts Center Presents Free Summer Concert and Movie Series at the Lakeside Pavilion July 16 – August 21
Internationally Acclaimed Beatles Tribute Band American English Returns to The Lakeside Pavilion Friday, July 17 “Frozen†kicks off the Three-Film...
Avoid Getting Swept Up By Fake Charities When Giving To Tornado Relief Charities, Warns BBB
CHICAGO, IL - In the wake of the recent tornadoes that struck in northern and central Illinois millions of dollars...
Loretta Lynch Confirmed, U.S. Senator Durbin Congratulates First African-American Woman Attorney General
Congratulate Loretta Lynch on being the first African-American woman attorney general! - Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator The Senate FINALLY confirmed...
President Obama, Holder, NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus, and National Urban League Response to Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch
After a delayed 166 days, the U.S. Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as Attorney General by a 56-43 vote. Ten...
Kirk Votes to Confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement after voting to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Issues Statement on State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’ Drug Policies Announcement
County Board President Preckwinkle: "I am pleased to see that the State’s Attorney has finally recognized what many of us have...
Statement by President Obama on the Deaths of Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room President Barack Obama: This morning, I want to express our grief and condolences to...
Another Large Gift To the Art Institute: Collection of 105 Works by Renowned Artists
Art Institute Announces Major Gift of Important Contemporary Drawings From Chicago Collector Irving Stenn, Jr. Collection of 105 Works by...