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 
Statement from the Governor’s Office on Roseland Hospital
“Governor Quinn is concerned about Roseland’s long term stability, and that’s why his top healthcare advisors have been meeting with...
State Senator Collins’ measure protects tenants during foreclosure
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) secured passage of legislation to protect tenants living in a...
Tea Party Star Rep. Michele Bachmann throws in the towel, will not seek re-election
By Juanita Bratcher Editor & Publisher, CopyLine Magazine  Sometimes it's hard to say good-bye to a politician who has...
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:...