Jobless claims surge while trade deficit narrows

WASHINGTON The number of newly laid-off individuals seeking unemployment benefits has jumped to a level not seen since just after…
11.12.08
Emanuel tapped for Obama Chief of Staff

President-elect Barack Obama tapped U.S. Cong. Rahm Emanuel shortly after winning the Nov. 4 election, to be the White House…
11.11.08
Defender Charities hosts Veterans Day parade

On Tuesday, Hundreds of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from city and suburban schools marched in the Chicago Defender…
11.11.08
All FamilyCare coverage ended until judge rules

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–The Blagojevich administration has stopped payment on most state-subsidized health care, asking a judge to clarify his order to…
11.11.08
Black, civil rights leaders’ offer wish list of issues for new president

WASHINGTON–Despite the clear mandate that America’s new president prioritize the reparation of the economy, jobs and tax-related issues, many other…
11.11.08
Chicago loses a Black history maker

The day after one Chicagoan made history as the first Black U.S. president, another historic Chicagoan died. Cirilo McSween was…
11.11.08
Busted drug dealers’ bling auctioned by N.C. government

RALEIGH, N.C.– If you’re in the market for a diamond-studded gold gorilla pendant, the North Carolina Department of Revenue may…
11.11.08
Local Democrats sailed to easy election wins

Democrats holding countywide offices coasted to re-election victory Nov. 4, and one candidate for office made history. Circuit Court Clerk…
11.11.08
Transition, too, for Michelle Obama to first lady

WASHINGTON–She’s been compared to Jacqueline Kennedy, is every bit as high-powered as Hillary Rodham Clinton was and has praised Laura…
11.11.08
Recent homicides nudge city past ‘07 murder rate

On Nov. 6, five people in Chicago–including two teens–were murdered, surpassing last year’s murder rate. According to Monique Bond, news…
11.11.08
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