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 
Veterans Against Polling Place Change, says new location is inaccessible to physically challenged community of veterans
A Relocation & Districting Rally, Â march and protest, will be held today at 12:00 Noon Citizens for Moore will stand...
More Illinois Schools identified for Improvement under No Child Left Behind Benchmarks
Schools implementing Common Core Standards and moving toward multiple measures to gauge progress  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board...
U.S. Senator Durbin, officials inspect Heritage Park Flood Control Facility construction site
Construction is underway at the Heritage Park Flood Control Facility in Wheeling, and last week, U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin...
Local African American leaders honored in memory of Whitney M. Young and in support of Local At-Risk Youth
CHICAGO, ILÂ Â - Â To commemorate a life of service, the 4th annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Dinner, hosted by...
Man framed for rape, murder of an 11-year-old girl sues Lake County
Officials conspired to wring false confession out of Juan Rivera, Jr. after days of abusive interrogation  Chicago, IL –...
Juvenile Justice reform activists Trick or Treat Cook County Commissioners at Juvenile Detention Center Review
Youth ask whether 2013 juvenile justice budget will mean more ankle bracelets or bright futures  CHICAGO, IL – Youth...
MWRD’s David St. Pierre offers glimpse into future at environmental group meeting
During a monthly meeting co-sponsored by the Lake Michigan States Section of the Air and Waste Management Association and the...
Cook County Democratic Women endorses GOP candidate for Illinois Supreme Court
Cook County Democratic Women say it is proud to announce their endorsement of the Republican candidate for Illinois Supreme court,...
Marketing Expert Dr. R. Kay Green releases marketing rule book for women in business and entrepreneurship
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- In her trail-blazing new book, I've Been Called the B* Word... Now What Do I Do? 13...
48th Chicago International Film Festival celebrates unprecedented success
CHICAGO, IL - The 48th Chicago International Film Festival wrapped up another successful two weeks of world-class cinema and events...