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 
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;...
Senate Confirms Hugo Chaviano as Director of the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Hugo Chaviano was confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Director of the Illinois Department of...
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse & Beatings of 100s of Prisoners by Elite IDOC Guard Unit
Attacks in Apparent Violation of Federal Law East St. Louis, IL – A suit filed in federal court yesterday alleges...
National Urban League Launches 39th Edition of the State of Black America®
New York, NY The National Urban League releases its 39th edition of the State of Black America® – “Save Our...