Can Congress Redeem Itself?
By William E. Spriggs  In the latest polls for May and June, Congress' approval rating is a mere 14 percent. This...
Year: 2013
Protestors arrested for fighting to save Sexton Elementary go to court today
CHICAGO, IL - Protestors, parents and community go to court today at 8:45 a.m. to defend protestors who were arrested last...
Residents tell Alderman Moore: Take a stand for tenants’ rights!
Today, Astor House tenants and members of the Rogers Park community are bringing their frustrations with unsafe building conditions and...
Topinka requests investigation of Washington Park finances
  Village consistently failed to submit required reports SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced that she...
Illinois to reenact controversial Extradition Hearings of Founder of Mormon Church
The founder of the Mormon Church will again “face†extradition hearings as two premiere Illinois institutions produce a series of...
Senate Appropriations Committee approves Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Spending Bill
Bill reduces Veterans Claims Backlog, Funds Military Construction Projects in Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) announced...
Durbin celebrates long-awaited unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statute in the U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Recently, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) celebrated the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass in the United...
American Heart Association thanks legislators for passing lifesaving legislation in Illinois: Bills awaiting governor’s signature
While bills for concealed carry and pension reform have created controversy for Illinois lawmakers recently, the American Heart Association would...
Kohl Children’s Museum joins forces with the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police for a free “Kids Identification and Safety Seat” event on Saturday, July 6, 2013
 Event to include interactive activities, a special appearance by the Illinois Snow Plow Truck and discounted admissions to the...
Attorney and Professor releases new book series for children of color, encouraging character building and social resilience
America recently reached a milestone. Nearly 50% of all Americans, under the age of 5, are children of color. Now...
