• May 2nd 2026
  • 53.0°F
  • Login

  • Entertainment
  • Gallery
  • Local News
  • Community Focus
  • Fashion
  • Business
  • Public Notices
  • Black Experience
  • Podcasts
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty late Monday afternoon on 17 out of 20 counts.

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty late Monday afternoon on 17 out of 20 counts.

Published on June 28, 2011

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. speaking with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone in 1987. Jackson visited Japan after Nakasone made racially insensitive remarks about African Americans and other minorities.   (Photo Courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company)

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. speaking with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone in 1987. Jackson visited Japan after Nakasone made racially insensitive remarks about African Americans …

Published on June 28, 2011

Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group, Inc.'s  publisher William Garth, Sr.  (second left) was among several U.S. businessmen that accompanied Rev. Jackson to Japan.  (L to R)  Judge Ed Bell, William Garth, Sr. , Nathaniel Conyers, William Schack, Robert Bogle, Ben Polote and Jeff Burns. (Photo Courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company)

Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group, Inc.'s publisher William Garth, Sr. (second left) was among several U.S. businessmen that accompanied Rev. Jackson to Japan. (L to R) …

Published on June 28, 2011

Several prominent Black leaders from religious, political and educational circles discussed the state of Black America during Friday's National Leaders Forum at the NNPA Annual Convention.  (Photo by Thelma Sardin)  Back row: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. , Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Charles Ogletree  Front row: Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Maulana Karenga, NNPA Chairman Danny Bakewell, Sr., Rev. Marcia Dyson and Dr. Benjamin Chavis

Several prominent Black leaders from religious, political and educational circles discussed the state of Black America during Friday's National Leaders Forum at the NNPA Annual …

Published on June 28, 2011

Cheryl Pearson McNeil (center) pose with several influential guests at Friday morning's NNPA breakfast program.  (L to R) Rev. Marcia L. Dyson, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Rev.Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., NNPA Chairman Danny Bakewell, Sr. and Dr. Maulana Karenga and wife.  (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Cheryl Pearson McNeil (center) pose with several influential guests at Friday morning's NNPA breakfast program. (L to R) Rev. Marcia L. Dyson, Dr. Michael Eric …

Published on June 28, 2011

Burnett volunteers daily with the BARCC. (Photo Courtesy of Jonese L. Burnett)

Burnett volunteers daily with the BARCC. (Photo Courtesy of Jonese L. Burnett)

Published on June 28, 2011

The Casino Queen, riverboat casino in East St. Louis, Illinois. Photo Kelly Martin

The Casino Queen, riverboat casino in East St. Louis, Illinois. Photo Kelly Martin

Published on June 28, 2011

The idea that people fully switch their closets between seasons is outdated. Photo jorgemejia

The idea that people fully switch their closets between seasons is outdated. Photo jorgemejia

Published on June 28, 2011

Published on June 28, 2011

First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by her daughters and her mother, recently visited the Nelson Mandela.

First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by her daughters and her mother, recently visited the Nelson Mandela.

Published on June 28, 2011

Xernona Clayton

Xernona Clayton

Published on June 28, 2011

Garth C. Reeves

Garth C. Reeves

Published on June 28, 2011

A. Booker, Mayor of Newark

A. Booker, Mayor of Newark

Published on June 28, 2011

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III speaks to NNPA members during Thursday morning's Press & the Pulpit Breakfast. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III speaks to NNPA members during Thursday morning's Press & the Pulpit Breakfast. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on June 28, 2011

It said Express Scripts processes about 90 million prescriptions that will be filled at Walgreen stores in fiscal 2011, which will bring Walgreen about $5.3 billion in revenue. Photo Calvero

It said Express Scripts processes about 90 million prescriptions that will be filled at Walgreen stores in fiscal 2011, which will bring Walgreen about $5.3 …

Published on June 28, 2011

Liya Kebede at the 2010 Time 100 Gala. Photo David Shankbone

Liya Kebede at the 2010 Time 100 Gala. Photo David Shankbone

Published on June 28, 2011

Clarence Clemons in front of the "Four Seasons"-Hotel in Berlin. Photo Martin Olbrich

Clarence Clemons in front of the "Four Seasons"-Hotel in Berlin. Photo Martin Olbrich

Published on June 28, 2011

Caterpillar's sales figures are considered an indicator of the health of the economy, so they are watched closely. Photo Spike Call

Caterpillar's sales figures are considered an indicator of the health of the economy, so they are watched closely. Photo Spike Call

Published on June 28, 2011

Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup fell nearly 16 percent last month as buyers worried that the U.S. economy was sputtering. Photo Brian Wallen

Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup fell nearly 16 percent last month as buyers worried that the U.S. economy was sputtering. Photo Brian Wallen

Published on June 28, 2011

  • Community Focus
  • Local News
  • Fashion
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • National News
  • About us
  • Advertise
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Podcasts

    The Citizen

    8741 S Greenwood Ave
    Suite 107
    Chicago, IL 60619
    (773) 783-1251

    Advertising Request: advertising@citizennewspapergroup.com

    Editorial Submissions: editorial@citizennewspapergroup.com
    Bookmark and Share
Follow on
  • Terms of Use.
  • Privacy Policy.
  • Sitemap

© 2026 The Citizen Newspaper Group, All Rights Reserved.