Community Focus

Percy Allison Jan. 1, 1927 June 18, 2011

Percy Allison was born January 1, 1927 in Jennings, Louisiana. He was the son of...

Leaders Discuss The State Of Black America

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Cook County board head calls for end to drug war

CHICAGO (AP) - The Cook County Board president has declared the decades-long war on drug...

Church Member Urges Others to Get Screened for Eye Disease Before its Too Late

Recently Chicago residents took control of their vision at a free community eye screening hosted...

In A Tough Job Market, CBA Helps Get Kids Off To A Good Start

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State Officials Raise Awareness About Virus

The summer season is in full force and it is usually a time when outdoor...

Doctors, Hospitals, Poor To Feel Ill. Budget Pain

by Christopher Wills...

Job Hiring Tax Credit Expires on June 30

CRESTWOOD, IL A $2,500 job creation tax credit to help small businesses offset the cost...

Alderman Thomas and Former Chicago Bear Jason Davis Hold Free Football Camp for Community Youth

On Saturday, June 11,2011, 17th Ward Alderman Latasha R. Thomas teamed up with former Chicago...

Study: Wrongful convictions cost taxpayers $214M

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Torture Claim Rules Published

The Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission (ITIRC) recently published proposed rules on the overall...

Brizard Meets with Community Newspapers

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Annual Event Honors Black Fathers

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Legislator Seeks Solutions for Unemployment

by Thelma Sardin...

Dinner Honors Englewood Scholars

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