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 
“…President’s Actions are Well Within his Legal Authority…” : Press Secretary
The White House will appeal the ruling by a federal judge in Texas which temporarily blocks President Barack Obama’s Executive...
In Milestone for Sentencing Reform, Attorney General Holder Announces Record Reduction in Mandatory Minimums Against Nonviolent Drug Offenders
New Data Revealed by Justice Department Shows Rate at Which Feds Pursued Mandatory Minimum Penalties in Drug Trafficking Cases Has...
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Will Hold Press Conference Following Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will be holding a press conference today after Gov. Bruce Rauner's Budget Address to offer...
‘Phantom Debt’ Collections on the Rise, Reports Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - Scammers are collecting thousands of dollars in "phantom debt", debt consumers do not actually owe, using abusive,...
Senate Introduces Legislation to Ease Reentry Process for Returning Citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate introduced legislation that could help ease the reentry process for the formerly incarcerated. Mass incarceration...
Mayoral Candidate Fioretti Issues Statement on Rauner Budget Address
CHICAGO, IL – The following is a statement from mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti regarding Gov. Rauner's budget address: The time...
Columnist Neil Rubenstein Endorses Joyce Burrell Garcia for the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees
Garcia is the only African American candidate running for seat 7 on the LAACD's Board of Trustees in the March...
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Outlines Adult Redeploy Illinois Impact through 2014
Taxpayer cost savings nearing $50 million CHICAGO, IL –  The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki...
Midwest Premiere of Through Soviet Jewish Eyes: Photography, War and the Holocaust, February 22 – September 7, 2015
Exhibition opening event featuring curator David Shneer and presenting sponsor Michael Polsky At the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center...
Mayor Emanuel Celebrates Trials to Triumphs at the New Roseland Hospital
2015 New Roseland Community Hospital Legislative Breakfast CHICAGO, IL - Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday lauded the amazing comeback of...