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Congressional Black Caucus Declines Follow-Up Meeting With Trump

The administration has been unresponsive to concerns expressed at the first meeting, the Black lawmakers say.
Democrats: The Losing Party

Republicans won special elections in Georgia and South Carolina, ending all talk of a referendum on Donald Trump's leadership.
New $75 Million School in Englewood to Open by 2019

Chicago Public Schools’ announcement of a new $75 million school is being lauded as one of the single largest educational…
Congressional Black Caucus Presses Trump Administration On Hate Crimes

Black lawmakers blame Trump for the proliferation of domestic terrorism and demand action.
Illinois Equitable Education Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

Advocates and supporters of equitable educational funding throughout Illinois secured a tentative victory from the state legislature — all that…
The Chicago Urban League Hosts Its 4th Annual Citywide Job Fair

The Chicago Urban League is hosting the 2017 Citywide Job Fair – one of the largest career fairs the city…
Democrats Hopeful Supreme Court Levels Election Landscape

The high court agrees to hear Wisconsin's partisan gerrymandering case.
Chicago alderman, investors make bid for Sun-Times newspaper

An investor group headed by a former Chicago alderman has submitted a bid to buy the Chicago Sun-Times. The investors…
Study: Shootings kill or injure 19 US children each day

Shootings kill or injure at least 19 U.S. children each day, with boys, teenagers and blacks most at risk, according…
COMMENTARY: Our Children Deserve High Quality Teachers

I am a native Washingtonian. I still live on the same street that my parents brought me home to 50…
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