President Obama Nominates Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation
Washington, DC -- President Barack Obama is nominating the mayor of Charlotte to head his...
Constituents Can Utilize 24th Ward Website for Job Leads and Other Useful Services
As a way to keep his constituents informed about employment, training and other resources, 24th...
Weight Loss Program Inspires Morbidly Obese Chicago Mom to Change Her Life
Recently, Weight Watchers received a letter from a young woman in Chicago about her mother's...
Homegoings: An Inspiring Portrait of a Legendary Harlem Undertaker and African-American Funeral Traditions
Through the eyes of funeral director Isaiah Owens, the beauty and grace of African-American funerals...
Area Residents Say "No" to Pawnshop
A local community group and other residents turned out Saturday to protest a pawn shop's...
Roster of Illinois' African American Leaders in Support of Freedom to Marry Act Continues to Grow
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Ken Dunkin (Dist.-5th) has agreed to co-sponsor the Religious...
Trotter Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge, Court Supervision and Community Service
Following a series of hearings and court appearances that began last December, Ill. State Sen....
A $10.10 Minimum Wage Would Give Working Families and the Economy a Much-Needed Boost
Economic Policy Institute, Economic Analyst David Cooper and Director of the Economic Analysis and Research...
Have You Heard About the Bitcoin?
There's a new, controversial "currency" lurking amidst the financial horizon. Reportedly, it's being used universally...
Young Women Leaders Embark on College Tour
Kira Mangum, a junior at Chicago's Young Women's Leadership Charter School (YWLCS) spoke with bright-eyed...
Jay-Z references Cuba trip in song 'Open Letter'
Jay-Z is defending his recent trip to Cuba in a new song....
Child Care Costs on the Upswing
Child care costs have nearly doubled in the last quarter century while the percentage of...
Richton Park Police Look to Respond Faster to 9-1-1 Calls Involving Missing and Exploited Children
In a proactive effort to respond quicker to emergency 9-1-1 calls involving missing and sexually...
Washburne Culinary Students Gain Experience, Recognition, Growth
After spending the last two years arming herself with skills acquired at Washburne Culinary Institute...
Black Male Shoe Designer Offers Classic Designs
There's a black male shoe designer on the horizon and he's giving the old stand-by...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual violence is a very serious public health problem that affects millions of women and...
Chicago's South Side Rallies to Support '42"
Several local dignitaries and organizations gathered on Chicago's South Side for a free screening of...
Mayor's New Plan to Provide Affordable Internet to More Chicagoans
Chicago has been selected as the pilot city by national non-profit Connect 2 Compete's EveryoneOn...
The Playboy Bunny Costume: Created by an African American Woman
It's true. Zelda Wynn Valdes, born June 28, 1905, designed the original iconic Playboy Bunny...
