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NATO Expected to Disrupt Business as Usual

The city of Chicago is days away from hosting the 2012 North Atlantic Treaty Organization...

The U.S. is Inconsistent on Human Rights

I really wish that I could take it on faith that the U.S. government was...

Engineering Summer Camps Aims to Enlighten Students

Parents looking to boost their childs interest in math and science have help. This Project...

South Shore Hospital Commence $7 Million Renovation

South Shore Hospital has been a staple on Chicagos Southeast side for nearly 100 years....

New State Representative Marks Territory in 33rd District

With less than two weeks in office, state Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33) has...

QBG Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available

In 1992 William Garth, Sr. founded the QBG Foundation (QBG) in memory of his son,...

National Volunteer Week Kicks Off in Illinois

Volunteering is a deed that continuously rewards. Governor Pat Quinn realizes this and hopes to...

Dealing with Substance Abuse

When we talk about drug and alcohol abuse, African-American families can sometimes dismiss it as...

Richton Park Hosts Job And College Fair For The Youth

Richton Park- the Village of Richton Park, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Employment...

Railroad Reform Discussed in Greater Grand Crossing

The second installment of public meetings for the Grand Crossing Rail Project began Monday at...

2012 Illinois Primary Election Wrap-Up

Temps hovered around 80 degrees during the day of the March 20 primary elections and...

Editorial: Justice Joy Virginia Cunningham Must Win!

Justice Joy Virginia Cunningham...

Chatham Veteran Danielle Green Byrd Honored

CHICAGO Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka recently honored Danielle Green Byrd, an Iraqi war veteran,...

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Rep. Davis Introduces Gun Registration Legislation

Last Wednesday, state Rep. William Davis (D-East Hazel Crest) helped pass legislation from the House...