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 
Lt. Gov. Simon announces 2013 Du Quoin State Fair tent
 Lt. Gov. providing easy, helpful ways to give back to the community DU QUOIN – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila...
NAACP calls for housing finance policies that increase homeownership; applauds President Obama for not endorsing the Corker-Warner legislation
Statement By Hilary O. Shelton Senior Vice President for Advocacy for the NAACP  WASHINGTON, IL -The NAACP strongly believes that...
Roche Schulfer Celebrates 40 years with Goodman Theatre
Executive Leader to be honored on the “Walkway of Stars†on September 4, and at the September 24th Season Opening...
State Senator Collins’ tenant protections signed into law
CHICAGO, IL — In a ceremony at the home of a neighborhood advocate, legislation Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago...
Web Site publishes top 25 scholarships for women in 2013-2014
The scholarships are available to all women, regardless of age, ethnicity, and financial need Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Billions of dollars...
OFA Truth Teamers: Get out the truth on Obamacare
 Guess how some members of Congress are spending their August vacation: They're touring the country, going state by state...
George Koo: Japan Stands in the Way of China-U.S. Relations
New America Media By George Koo Commentary How will Japan’s recent policy shift to offensive weaponry affect the U.S.-China ongoing...
Madigan: Illinois receives over $2 billion in relief from National Foreclosure Settlement
 Settlement Funding Supports Direct Homeowner Relief, Awards for Foreclosure Prevention and Community Revitalization Programs  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois...
National Black Church Initiative, Area Pastors to hold News Conference urging Congregations to Join March on Washington
The National Black Church Initiative in Washington, DC and area pastors will hold a press conference today to promote the...
Wheeling Residents Will March To Village President, Delivering A Lettering Pleading To Stay and Not Be Displaced
WHEELING, IL – Father Jose Landaverde of Our Lady of Guadalupe Anglican Mission and trailer home residents spearheaded a fast...