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 
Chicago Politics: Old Games in New Clothing
By Rev. Harold E. Bailey President of Probation Challenge CHICAGO, IL -  Born and reared in a politically astute home where...
Simon Releases Annual Survey of State Board of Education, Regional Offices of Education
Findings: Schools concerned about pension funding CARBONDALE, IL — Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced the findings of an annual...
Attorney General Madigan’s Statement on Illinois Comptroller Vacancy
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan provided the following statement on the impact of the unfortunate passing of...
Just Because the Engine is Running Doesn’t Mean It Has Gas
By William Spriggs Last week, in good news for everyone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a monthly net...
We Need to Use Our Black Economic Power
By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu How can a group have over 3 million people with college degrees be so under-developed economically?...
By Popular Demand, New Philharmonic Presents Three New Year’s Eve Pops Performances Dec. 31
Guest Tenor John Irvin of Lyric Opera’s Ryan Opera Center Featured GLEN ELLYN, IL – By popular demand, New Philharmonic...
National Black Caucus of State Legislators Ratifies Resolution Calling on Google, Facebook, Others to Increase Diversity in Employment
DALLAS, TX - On December 12, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) ratified a resolution titled "Supporting the...
Sign Up to Be Told When 1099G Tax Form is Available
Saved Taxpayers $200,000 Last Year CHICAGO, IL– Individuals who collected unemployment insurance in 2014 can take control of their tax...
Giving Thanks for Our Troops: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Barack Obama thanked the men and women in uniform who serve and...
Racial Bias Diminishes Optimism of Latinos Over Time
By Barbara Ferrer Migration of Latino families to America is an inspiring story of men, women and children leaving their...