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 Police Commander Charged
CHICAGO, IL - A Chicago Police Commander has been arrested and is facing felony criminal charges in connection with an...
Better Business Bureau Issues “Granny Scam” Advisory
CHICAGO, IL - Many scams and schemes run by con artists are cyclical in that they come and go. Sometimes...
Is The Hatred For Trade Schools Really Class Warfare? Are Low Income Minority Students The Real Targets?
By Harry C. Alford, contributor President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce Trade schools have higher graduation...
Tell Burger King To Stay in the USA: Sign The Petition
Walgreens is staying in the U.S., but now Burger King, the second biggest hamburger outfit in America, is headed for...
Music Institute Jazz Festival Salutes Charlie Parker
Concerts, Lecture, Jazz Invitational Take Place November 7 and 8 The Music Institute of Chicago presents its fifth annual jazz...
Governor Quinn Proclaims September as “Recovery Month†in Illinois
Encourages people to speak up about mental illness and substance abuse SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed September as...
Community Organizers will March a Funeral Procession around Fannie Mae
CHICAGO, IL. -Â On Friday, August 29th, community activists, friends and neighbors of Mary Ann Bonelli will march a funeral...
Madigan: Hang Up On Phony Government Scams
Attorney General Warns Phone Scammers Posing as Government Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money CHICAGO, IL –...
IDOT, Law Enforcement Crack Down on Drunk Drivers Labor Day Weekend to Avoid Fatal Crashes
Safety Campaign Targets Impaired Drivers; Innovative New Digital Media Campaign Aims to Keep Illinois Motor Vehicle Injuries and Deaths on...
Tell the Senate To Overturn Citizens United: Sign The Petition
"Corporations and the ultra-rich shouldn’t be allowed to buy our elected officials by spending unlimited amounts of money influencing elections....