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Monthly Archives: March, 2009

Benefits of mortgage bailout remain to be seen

If you got robbed and went to the authorities, you would think they were crazy if they told you to go back to the person who robbed you and ask for your money back, right?

Rushing to judgment, insulting voters

Gov. Pat Quinn has decided that if U.S. Sen. Roland Burris does not resign in two weeks, he will go ahead and push for legislation to hold a special election to replace him.

Ransom Notes: N.Y. Post cartoonist should be educated

When I first saw the now infamous New York Post cartoon, I admit I was willing to look the other way. I worry about Black folks taking everything too personal, seeing an affront in every ridiculous media portrayal. Perhaps it is a function of my age, or m

Teesee's Town: MBC to salute Warner Saunders at retirement celebration

Retirement Revelry – A fave media brutha and NBC5 broadcast vet, gets his “come-uppance” May 16 when the Museum of Broadcast Communications hosts “A Salute to Warner Saunders,” celebrating his retirement after a four-decade-p

Dear Chat Daddy, After 30 years, my hubby tells me to spice it up!

Dear Chat Daddy, My partner of two years is very active in many civic and social advocacy groups in our city. I am very proud of his openness and I support his efforts to make people aware of our relationship, but at times I feel as if people are only acc

Analysis: The State of the Black Union

As is the fiscal state of the American Union, the State of the Black Union is economically bad but not hopeless. The adage holds true that when America gets a cold, Black America gets pneumonia. Yet, through the sick times, Black people have joy, resilien

Sylvester Baker wants Dart’s job

A former sheriff’s deputy is going for the top spot in the county’s law enforcement office.

Black leaders, clergy warn others to back off Sen. Burris

As the number of critics urging U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., to resign grows, so does his support in the Black community.

School closings infuriate community

Last week’s decision by the school board to close or consolidate several Chicago public schools left parents, community groups and teachers up in arms.

ComEd energy grant available to middle class

Most energy grants are geared toward assisting poor families. But a relatively new grant offered by ComEd is available to help middle- income households as well.

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