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 
Christopher Harris convicted of murder in slaying of Beason, IL family
PEORIA, IL  — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Logan County State’s Attorney Jonathan Wright commended a Peoria County jury for...
Bradley Manning supporters in Chicago rally tonight on the 1st day of his trial; Anti-War Hero Cindy Sheehan to headline event
Chicagoans will show their support for wikileaks whistle-blower Pvt. Bradley Manning at 5:30 PM tonight at Buckingham Fountain in Grant...
Steppenwolf Theatre Company offers behind-the-scenes look at new play development for theatergoers, practitioners
CHICAGO, IL – Steppenwolf Theatre Company is proud to host two initiatives giving behind-the-scenes looks at the process of developing...
Phishing scams growing into a greater threat warns the Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - Phishing occurs when criminals pretending to be from well-known, legitimate businesses or organizations contact individuals and trick...
Collins calls for action on Chicago truancy crisis
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) called on her colleagues to establish a task force to...
New HR Technology helps college graduates improve chances in the job market
 Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Employers are doing it. Daters are doing it. Even the government is doing it. So...
State Senator Raoul on Concealed Carry: “Although I led initial negotiations on this bill, I cannot support it in its final version”
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of concealed-carry legislation:...
Kings Lanes, Lounge & Sports partners with Chicago Bear Charles Tillman for Charles Tillman’s Celebrity Pro Bowler Tournament Wednesday, June 5
 Event to Raise Funds for the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation Which Provides Opportunities and Resources to Ill Children and...
Local black newspaper takes fearless approach in dynamic new article!
 SPRINGFIELD, IL (BlackNews.com) -- What makes us Black? Is it just an abundance of melanin, or is there something...
Dorgan Elected Illinois Republican Party Chairman
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Republican State Central Committee met today and selected campaign veteran John “Jack†Dorgan to lead...