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 
Veterans’ Affairs Director Erica Jeffries Confirmed by Illinois Senate
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Erica Jeffries was confirmed as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) by the...
Alton School Cases Brings Illinois History to Life
The next installment of the History on Trial series is bringing to life an Illinois lawsuit dealing with school segregation...
Attorney General Madigan Recognizes Sunshine Week, Issues 2014 Public Access Bureau Report
CHICAGO, IL — In recognition of Sunshine Week, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released the Public Access Bureau’s annual report...
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Hosts Free, High Fashion Event Explore: the World of Marie Antoinette Thursday, April 9th at 5:30 P.M.
Marie-Inspired fashion show and contest to feature Chicago Designers, Authentic French Cuisine From Chez Moi, dj maxime spinning French pop...
Protect Yourself from Springtime Scams
CHICAGO, IL - As springtime blooms, so do new scams. Scammers will be going door-to-door with plans to rip-off the...
Parent Company of Yellow Cab Company Files for Bankruptcy Overnight Following $25.9 Million Verdict Obtained by Clifford and Tomasik
The parent company of Yellow Cab company filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, March 18, 2015) hours following a nearly $26 million...
African-American Leaders Call for Senate Vote on Loretta Lynch Nomination
WASHINGTON, D. C. – African-American leaders hosted a press call to urge the Senate to move ahead with the long...
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Douglas J....
Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks on My Brother’s Keeper at the Center for American Progress Washington, DC
Attorney General Eric Holder: Thank you, Neera , for that kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here with you...
National Bankers, Visa Announce Financial Literacy Partnership
The National Bankers Association (NBA), in partnership with Visa Inc., and in coordination with the U.S. House of Representatives Financial...