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 
GreenDot Money Pak New Source of Cash for Scammers Warns Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, ILÂ - The scams vary. Victims report getting calls that they owe back taxes and the IRS wants to...
Illinois State Board of Education announces school tours and Board meeting schedule for Oct. 15 in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the following schedule for its regular business meeting...
The New Cancer Drug Nobody Can Afford: Sign The Petition
Action Alert! Roche pharmaceuticals has put a value on the lives of cancer sufferers like my niece -- $117,600. This...
Consumer Alert: Madigan Issues Warning About Ebola Email Scams
CHICAGO, IL– Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan alerted Illinois residents of several possible email scams tied to the Ebola outbreak....
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Kristof to Speak on Global Engagement
EVANSTON, IL --- Columnist and human rights advocate Nicholas Kristof will speak on the importance of cultivating engaged and competent...
Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2015 Executive Budget Recommendation to County Board
No new taxes, fines or fees for second straight year Continuing her efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and streamlined governance,...
Public hearings scheduled to discuss Civic Education Task Force
Public invited to participate in hearings to discuss task force’s report SPRINGFIELD, IL — Students, educators and interested citizens are...
Three-Day October Multi-Arts Festival Celebrates Return of Hothouse, The AACM@50 and Composer Don Cherry
Old and New Dreams: Hothouse Festival Updates CHICAGO, IL - On Friday October 17, the acclaimed non-profit arts organization HotHouse...
NAACP President and CEO Meets With Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. Joseph Lowery
BALTIMORE, M.D. – On Thursday, October 9, 2014, NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks met with Rev. Joseph Lowery...
Pioneer Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Trailblazer Comer J. Cottrell, Jr. Dies at 82
The passing of a legend Plano, TX (BlackNews.com) -- Pioneer entrepreneur, philanthropist and trailblazer Mr. Comer J. Cottrell, Jr., one...