100% of profits from the Illinois State Police Memorial Instant Ticket go toward building and maintaining police memorials, helping families of the fallen, and funding other police support programs in Illinois, with over $4.6 Million raised so far.
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Lucky Illinois Lottery Player Wins $600,000 Jackpot in Lucky Day Lotto at Mariano’s
An Illinois Lottery player purchased a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $600,000 at Mariano’s in Northbrook, and the store will receive a selling bonus of one percent of the prize amount.
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Best of Basel
Though controversial for the head of a major museum (MOCA, LA) to turnabout and open a private gallery, Jeffrey Deitch smashed with his booth this year! Prominently displaying great artists such as Bisa Butler, Jewel Ham, and two masterful Francis Picabia’s, Deitch had fare for all in his display.
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A Celebration of Black History
Every February since 1926, the United States’ honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black History, was a scholar whose […]
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Nicor Gas customers will see lower gas cost in February
Current natural gas costs reflect the impact of supply shortages and higher demand in the winter of 2021, which the company has been working to mitigate during this heating season. The new lower gas cost in February is the second consecutive monthly reduction that Nicor Gas has passed along to its customers.
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“The Last Slave Ship” by Ben Raines & “The Black Joke” by A.E. Rooks
You can only imagine. There was fear, of course, but also pain and a feeling of suffocation. Surely, there was a sense of embarrassment when clothes were lost and bodily smells were unavoidable. Outrage, too, that was surely present, but you can only imagine. If you’re compelled to know, read these two great new books […]
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Talk of the Justin Fairfax Case and Modern Journalism Featured on Black Press USA’s “Let It Be Known”
On “Let It Be Known” on January 27, four Black journalists, including this writer who served as Fairfax’s communications consultant, had an hour-long discussion on “twitter justice,” modern media click-bait strategies and how they impact the speed and decision making of today’s journalism.
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PRESS ROOM: Celebrate Soulfully Returns to Walt Disney World Resort as it Debuts at Disneyland Resort This February
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Guests can discover celebratory eats inspired by Black stories and new dishes brought to life by Black chefs at select locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort. And across Walt Disney World Resort, “Cooking with Soul” featured menu items will spotlight soul food dishes and the talented chefs who create them.
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Heisman Trophy Trust Expands Board of Trustees With Election of Dan Reed and Marva Smalls
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Heisman Trust fulfills its mission by providing funding for youth development programs. These programs are vetted and funded through partnerships with the New York Community Trust, the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, and the Communities Foundation of Texas. In furtherance of its charitable mission, the Heisman Trophy Trust also sponsors the Heisman High School Scholarship, which honors the nation’s most academically accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes, as well as the Heisman Humanitarian Award, which recognizes selfless professional athletes who provide opportunities to underserved youth.
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Phoenix Suns Owner Sarver’s Commitment to Public Health Research
Founded in 1986, just three years after Valvano’s Wolfpack defeated the mighty Houston Cougars to win the NAACP championship, the Sarver Heart Center began with the goal of preventing and curing cardiovascular disease through the three pillars of research, education, and patient care.
