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 
Teen Pleads Guilty and Receives 32 Years in Prison for CTA Brown Line Murder and Robberies
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for an incident that caused the death of a...
Emmett parents to hold press conference, demonstrate against Board of Education
CHICAGO, IL – Emmett Elementary School parents, staff, teachers, students and community members will defiantly demonstrate to save their school...
Lt. Governor Simon announces transparency initiative
As tax filing deadline nears, Simon introduces taxpayer receipt  CHICAGO, IL – As Illinois residents prepare to meet today’s...
Second grade Joliet teacher named 2012 National Milken Educator
Surprise announcement recognizes teacher for her success as role model for students and peers  JOLIET, IL – The Illinois...
Author Pennie Murray announces release of book, “Giving Myself Permission: Putting Fear and Doubt in Their Place”
An unexamined perspective for overcoming the learned inhibitions that frustrate and discourage efforts towards success Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Author, speaker,...
Cedric the Entertainer, the “Original King of Comedy”, to perform live in Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Get ready Columbus, Ohio! The Original King of Comedy will be in the city live 8:00pm, Saturday,...
“Bluebugging” on the rise as Bluetooth usage increases
CHICAGO, IL - Chicago has taken a stance against driving with hand held cellphones and passed a prohibitive law in...
Steppenwolf Theatre Company stages Chicago Premiere of “Slowgirl” by Greg Pierce featuring Ensemble member William Petersen
 Ensemble member Randall Arney directs Petersen with Rae Gray in The Upstairs Theatre, July 18 - August 25, 2013 ...
Chicago-area NATO arrestee reportedly pressured into guilty plea after spending 329 days in Cook County Jail
CHICAGO, IL -- Mark Neiweem, a 28-year-old Chicago activist, pleaded guilty in Cook County Court yesterday to felony charges brought on...
New book guides Black men to lead extraordinary lives
Thousands credit author/coach with strengthening relationships, improving health, boosting careers/earning power and transforming their lives  CHICAGO, IL (MelodyPR) - A young...