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 
Simon’s college scorecard resolution passes committee
Lt. Governor urges House to pass transparency measure SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following its unanimous passage from the House Higher Education...
Madigan: Former head of Maywood Housing Authority guilty in corruption case
Official stole Oover $400,000 in Low-Income Housing Vouchers CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced the former head...
Urban Gateways new Arts Forum hosts Rock For Arts
Benefit to Raise Funds and Awareness for Arts Education On Saturday, May 18th, Urban Gateways Jr. Board, New Arts Forum,...
Blue Man Group announces a call for artists to submit original art work for eye-popping large scale Outdoor Art Gallery at the Briar Street Theatre
Juried Art Competition Open to Professional and Emerging Artists Nationwide With a Cash Prize of $5,000 Awarded to Each of...
Consumers need to carefully check for hidden fees when making vacation plans
(A Message from the Better Business Bureau) CHICAGO, IL - Apparent bargain-priced vacations may be presenting only a portion of...
A Message to the USDA: Continue to respect Black Farmers
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President & CEO of the NAACP There is no way to make up for decades of...
Florida’s Child Health Care Law leaves thousands in limbo
New America Media By Anthony Advincula When three of Khorshadul Kabil’s children came home from school with high fevers, dread...
Governor Quinn announces $402,000 for upgrades at two transportation buildings in Chicago
Illinois Jobs Now! Project will improve State’s infrastructure and create construction jobs CHICAGO. IL – Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced...
Saint Sabina’s Peace Basketball League promotes relationship building
By Chinta Strausberg Saint Sabina’s Peacemaker’s Monday night basketball games are not so much about who wins but how much...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel visits Award-Winning Parent Mentor Program at Funston Elementary School
Mayor highlights program as successful model for parent engagement CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited Funston Elementary School’s...