Ahead of President Obama’s speech on violence, youth and mothers call for policies to address root causes of violence
 Youth and mothers call on voices of those most directly affected by violence to be listened to, ask Obama...
Day: February 15, 2013
After State of the Union, Experts Tell Obama–Leave Social Security Unchained
New America Media By Nancy J. Altman, Eric Kingson and Daniel Marans  WASHINGON, D.C.--Reaffirming his commitment to protect current...
Governor Quinn declares “5Essentials Day†in Illinois
Students and Teachers Encouraged to Take “15 Minutes on the 15th†to Weigh In on School Climate and Learning conditions...
Senator Kirk will not support Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense
Senator Kirk's statement on Hagel Nomination Vote   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement...
Madigan reaches $29 million settlement with Toyota
Attorneys General Settle Over Toyota’s Failure to Alert Motorists to Known Safety Defects  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General...
Lt. Gov. Simon and State Senator Hunter stand with and support Illinois Senate on marriage equality vote
By Juanita Bratcher  SPRINGFIELD, IL - As couples across Illinois celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon thanked...
Tenants to take stand against evictions, homelessness
 Dozens of Rogers Park tenants will gather Monday morning, February 18th, to stand up to the developer who they say...
Complaints about Tax Return Preparation up 76% reports Better Business Bureau
Chicago, IL - Every year the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) receives inquiries and complaints about...
Are video games getting a bad rap?
Soap Box Rants A WEEKLY COLUMN to CopyLine Magazine  By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan President, Chair & CEO, of PETAL et...
