Wednesday, February 29
Cook County Commissioner Indicted
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, 77, was indicted on federal tax charges Thursday....
Carter Funeral Home director speaks out about allegations, financial problems
Carter Funeral Home owner Harry Carter III called a press conference Saturday to address allegations...
New Candy Shop Set to Open in Hyde Park
This fall, something sweet is coming to Hyde Parks 53rd Street Corridor. Business partners and...
Tuesday, February 28
Gallery D'Estee 2012: Art InTENsified and Art Demystified
The Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc....
Friday, February 24
Wednesday, February 22
Stretch of I-57 roadway dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen
Bev L. Dunjill got choked up Monday as he talked about how times have changed...
AT&T Highlights Speakers Series
Telecommunications giant AT&T is recognizing Black History Month with its 28 Days Speakers Series nationally...
Jewel Hosts Annual Black Vendors Sampling Event
At a Jewel-Osco grocery store in south suburban Homewood Saturday, Eugene Blaylock offered shoppers a...
CBA Meeting Highlights Contracting Opportunities
Access to contracting opportunities for business owners was at the top of the agenda at...
Tuesday, February 21
AT&T Salutes African American Executives
In honor of Black History Month, AT&T is proudly honoring high-ranking African Americans within the...
Bronzeville Twins Proudly Excel in Science and Technology
There is an extreme demand for African Americans who are well-versed in STEM (science, technology,...
Robert Jordan: Chicagos Premier Newsman
For over 30 years, Robert H. Jordan, Jr. has been one of the most prominent...
The Trillion Dollar Question
The DuSable Museum presents The Trillion Dollar Question, a symposium on economic empowerment for the...
Thursday, February 16
Tuskegee Airman Fears For Future Of Black history
Liaison Pilot Maj. Welton I. Taylor, 92, made an appearance at the Bronzeville Children's Museum...
Cunningham Making Run For States High Court
Illinois First District Appellate Court Judge Joy Cunningham is seeking a higher calling....
Wednesday, February 15
Plane To Commemorate Historic Black Pilots
The Tuskegee Airmen broke racial color barriers in the United States military during World War...
DuSables Carol Adams Honored as Community Champion
DuSable Museum President and CEO Carol Adams, Ph.D., was honored Sunday by a Washington Park...
SS, SSI recipients:No more paper checks as of March 2013
The state of Illinois is to be commended for the number of Social Security and...
Honoring The Brilliance Of Black Inventors
Throughout the month February, the Chicago Citizen will continue to celebrate Black History Month...
Tuesday, February 14
2012 Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North...
After Attacks, Malawi Prez Retracts Negative View of Women in Pants
Special to the NNPA from the Global Information Network...
Thursday, February 9
Postage Stamp Forever Honors Ebony, Jet founder John H. Johnson
John H. Johnson, who died on August 8, 2005 at the age of 87, will...
African American Inventors
In honor of Black History Month, the Chicago Citizen proudly presents Black inventors who have...
Wednesday, February 8
State of Union Features An Obama Some Have Been Waiting For
President Barack Obamas State of the Union address on Jan. 24 included some tough talk...
Officials Announce Study That Could Lead To National Park Status For Pullman
The historic Pullman community could soon find its place Americas national map if a plan...
Tuesday, February 7
Camilla Williams, Black Opera Pioneer, Dies at 92
INDIANAPOLIS - Camilla Williams, believed to be the first African-American woman to appear with a...
Obama Wants Small-Business Bill
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama urged Congress to act quickly on bipartisan measures that would...
Fifth Third Bank Celebrates Black History Month
CHICAGO-- Fifth Third Bank announced that it will celebrate Black History Month and the significant...
Non-Profit Restores Hope On Chicagos West Side
Faith and perseverance was the theme of a spiritual outreach dinner held in the Austin...
Harry Belafonte at St. Sabina
Legendary actor, singer and Civil Rights advocate Harry Belafonte will kick off St. Sabinas 2012...
Monday, February 6
Black Women Are Not Angry, Just Strong
First lady Michelle Obama recently challenged assertions that she has forcefully imposed her will on...
Thursday, February 2
Sensational Sherri!
Sherri Shepherd, co-host of ABCs The View has come a long way from her humble...
Wednesday, February 1
Non-profit Equips College Students with Tools For Job Seeking Savvy
Individuals searching for employment in todays tough economic climate must have job seeking savoir-faire....