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Donna Brazile Keynote Speaker for UIC's Black History Month Celebration

Donna Brazile, American author, academic, and political analyst currently serving as Vice Chairwoman of the...

Haydia Pendleton's Death Furthers National Gun Violence Debate

The death of Haydia Pendleton, a 15-year old Bronzville area high school student last week...

U.S. Census Bureau Profiles African-Americans for Black History Month

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent,...

America's Next Natural Model

Going-Natural.com celebrates America's Next Natural Model, the online pageant that embodies Black Beauty, Brains &...

Flu Season Hits Earlier Than Usual

If you haven't suffered with it so far, count your blessings. Health officials say this...

South Shore Drill Team Needs Funds to March at Inauguration

China Jones, 17, of the South Shore Drill Team was excited to hear the team...

The QBG Foundation Gets in the Spirit of More Giving

The QBG Foundation (QBG), the non-profit arm of the Chicago Citizen Newspaper, presented QBG scholars...

Chicago Reaches 500 Homicides in 2012

A West Englewood teen was shot Christmas day, as Chicago grew closer to 500 homicides...

Chatham Girl Kidnapped, Brutally Attacked

Two men were questioned and released in connection with the brutal attack of a 15-year-old...

Loyola School of Social Work Launches Innovative HIV/AIDS Study

Prior to joining Loyola University Chicago, Darrell Wheeler, PhD, current dean of Loyolas School of...

Man Dies After Being Tasered by Police

A man died early last Friday morning while in police custody after being tasered....

Dems Fail to Slate Candidate for Jacksons Congressional Vacancy

After making their pleas to the Cook County Democratic Committee for why they should be...

Illinois Tollway to Fill 50 Seasonal Toll Collector Positions

The Illinois Tollway is currently seeking qualified candidates for approximately 50 seasonal toll collector positions,...

Scammers Posing as Utility Company Reps and Demanding Payment

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Commerce Commission alerted utility customers last week...

To Shop Digitally or Not

Last year, when my favorite bookstore closed its doors forever, I actually sat in the...