Obama: Encouraging signs, but too many out of work
Chicago Defender
President Barack Obama said Friday there have been "somewhat encouraging" improvements in the country's stricken labor markets, but the rate of joblessness is "still a sobering toll." ....( more)

Oprah Winfrey collects honorary degree, speaks at Duke
Chicago Tribune
Oprah Winfrey talked about courage, making wise choices and helping others during a commencement address Sunday at Duke University, which gave her an honorary degree. ....( more)

Shots fired near Cook County commissioner's house
Chicago Defender
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica is an outspoken, high-profile politician and suburban police said Thursday that whoever fired gunshots in his neighborhood likely targeted his home but missed. ....( more)