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 
Diverse Coalition Kicks Off ‘Take Your Souls To The Polls’ Campaign
Says blacks will determine the winner By Chinta Strausberg With the mayoral and aldermanic run-off elections just 15-days away, a...
Illinois School Finances Continue to Show Impact of Economic Downturn and Fewer State Education Dollars
ISBE analysis shows 64 percent of school districts expected to deficit spend SPRINGFIELD, IL —Illinois school district finances continue to...
Madigan to Host Summit on Campus Sexual Violence, Announce Legislation to Strengthen Schools’ Response to Incidents
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will host a summit today with over 200 advocates and survivors to address campus sexual...
In his Weekly Address, President Obama Pushes for Confirmation of Loretta Lynch
President Barack Obama's Weekly Address: It’s Time To Confirm Loretta Lynch WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President...
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Joined President Obama, Rep. John Lewis and Others in Selma, Alabama in Honor of the Voting Rights Act
Earlier this month, Rep. Jan Schakowsky joined President Obama, civil rights hero Rep. John Lewis, and many others in Selma,...
Where are the Best Communities for Music Education in the USA?
NAMM Foundation and National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation Recognize 388 School Districts and 120 Individual Schools with 2015...
Department of Juvenile Justice Unveils Its Strategic Operating Plan for 2015
Governor Rauner attends in support of the Department CHICAGO, IL – Governor Bruce Rauner joined the Director of the Illinois...
President Obama Hosts 5th White House Science Fair
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will host the 2015 White House Science Fair and celebrate the student winners of a...
Department of Insurance Announces Multi-State Settlements with Guardian Life and Pacific Life Insurance Companies
Illinois will share part of $4.45 million settlement payment CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Acting Director James...
Unity Care Youth and Family Development Center Hosts 4th Annual YouthLive! Fundraising Gala Benefiting At-Risk and Foster Youth
HIGHLIGHTS: Keynote Speaker: Leigh Anne Tuohy, Inspirational foster mom portrayed in "The Blind Side;" youth talent art and fashion shows;...