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Sterling Bay’s Keiana Barrett Headlines ISU DEI Event

Illinois State alumna Keiana Barrett, Director of Diversity & Strategic Development at Sterling Bay, will speak to students on Wednesday, Feb 23. The event...

Cook County and CEDA Announce Low-Income Water Assistance Program

The Office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) announced a new program...

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available

Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2021 income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State...

Mobile Museum of Tolerance Arrives in Calumet City

Thaddeus Jones, Calumet City Mayor and Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District will welcome residents throughout the southland to the Calumet City...

Convicted Murderer Jason Van Dyke Scheduled to be Released

After serving less than half of his 6 ½ year sentence, convicted murderer, James Van Dyke will go free on February 3rd. The former...

Pritzker Administration Awards $55 Million to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced the conditional award of more than $55.7 million in state and federal resources that will finance...

Ways to Give Back for MLK Day

On Monday, January 17, people across the country will honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. This national day of service – MLK...

EXCLUSIVE: VP Kamala Harris Talks Ending Voter Suppression to Black Press  

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the National Newspaper Publishers Association about voting rights and more.   From protecting voting rights in America and ensuring safer...

IDOC Pauses Intakes to Protect Staff, Individuals in Custody from Latest Covid-19 Surge

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is temporarily pausing intakes from county jails as it responds to COVID-19 outbreaks at correctional facilities. These facilities...

Bobby Rush Announces He Will Not Be Seeking Re-Election

Today, U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) announced that he will not be seeking re-election for a 16th term. Rush will finish out his current...
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