November 5, 2009
National Black and Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce files Title VI discrimination complaint against IDOT

November 3, 2009
Shorebank and Highland Community Bank are in the same condition as Park National Bank

March 25, 2009
Millions Cheated Out of Small Business Program
Because of lax oversight, undeserving companies collected millions in federal contracts from an $8 billion government program designated for small businesses in poor neighborhoods, congressional investigators charge.

March 1, 2009
Illinois State Black Chamber held two press conferences in Springfield (State Capital) and Chicago with NBCC President Harry C. Alford to discuss participation in upcoming economic stimulus projects for its members.
