Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
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 
Senator Kirk’s statement on legislation to make gun trafficking a Federal Crime
Senate Judiciary Committee approves original Kirk-Gillibrand measure that would crack down on the flow of illegal weapons to drug gangs...
A Question of Sequestration Frustration
Guest Commentary By Jim Rogers, Editorial Director, CD Publications After weeks of watching Democrat and Republican lawmakers engage in congressional...
Black cops provide dilemma, solutions in modern policing
E-book "Controlling Blue" examines dangers of being a Black cop Citizen responsibility, leadership seen as solutions for better policing "Controlling...
Citywide People’s School Board Meeting Tonight!, March 8, 2013, over announced closing of 80 schools
Grassroots Education Movement (GEM), a coalition of 26 community and labor organizations in Chicago, is holding a People’s School Board...
National Veterans Art Museum announces new show in honor of International Women’s Day
Not About Bombs features five Iraqi Women Using Art to Address Nationality and Conflict, Expectation and Representation CHICAGO, IL –...
220 Communications founder to participate in Social Media Discussion at South by Southwest Conference
CHICAGO, IL - Glenn Murray, Founder of 220 Communications will participate in a panel discussion about how to expand the...
Ninth annual Spelman College Leadership Conference examines wealth building, entrepreneurship and philanthropy
Entrepreneurs Nicole Ari Parker and Judy Smith to be honored with Legacy of Leadership Awards Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- For...
Lt. Gov. Simon names 2013 Rural Illinois Champion
 Jerry Townsend dedicated to improving quality of life for rural residents  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila...
Pols respond to Governor Quinn’s proposed budget plan: Raoul says “…budget cries out for pension reformâ€
 By Juanita Bratcher  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon commended Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for proposing...
U.S. Senators Kirk, Manchin continue bipartisan negotiations on criminal background checks
Senators Kirk and Manchin continue to work with colleagues to carefully tackle details of criminal background check   Washington,...