Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid” 
Three Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia 
63-Year-Old Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s 
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition 
Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Software 
Actor Reginald VelJohnson takes off on “Angels Wings”
 Reginald VelJohnson, best known for his roles in "Family Matters" and "Die Hard", will play the lead role in a...
ICE raids Albany Park Day Laborer Corner, takes away church going father of 3
(From Latino Union of Chicago) Family, Latino Union Demand His Release Before Father's Day At the same time that Chicago Congressional...
AARP volunteers from every state visit Capitol Hill to urge separate Social Security Debate, press for responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare
WASHINGTON, DC - AARP volunteers and staff from every state visited Capitol Hill today to express opposition to the President's...
Charles Tillman Pro Bowler Charity Event raised more than $160,000 for the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation
Chicago Bear Charles Tillman Partnered with Kings Lanes, Lounge, & Sports for Event Benefitting Children in Need  CHICAGO, IL—On...
No More Lectures: What President Obama Can Do for Black America
 By Dr. Ron Daniels When I was at Lafayette Park (across from the White House) recently checking the logistics/arrangements...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Names Suburban Chiropractors in Lawsuit
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has filed a lawsuit against two chiropractors for allegedly violating the Illinois Consumer Fraud...
What’s the connection between Howard Morgan and the Wilmington Ten?
(From the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression)  Howard Morgan was a 13-year policeman for the Burlington Northern Santa...
Tased, beaten Aurora man wins Suit vs. Aurora Cop
Federal Jury Orders Officer Edgar Gallardo to Pay Restitution to His Victim A jury in Chicago federal court today found...
State Board, IEA and IFT to recognize more than 30 educators for their outstanding performance
Teachers from across the state recognized for their expertise and commitment to specific content areas  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois...
Goodman Theatre and Community Partners present free citywide summer events in conjunction with The Jungle Book
CHICAGO, IL -  In conjunction with Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman’s world-premiere stage musical adaptation of The Jungle Book (June 21 –...