Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael T. Carrigan’s statement on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2013
On Worker’s Memorial Day, Sunday April 28th, working families in Illinois and around the country will gather to remember and...
Year: 2013
Changing the Narrative is the Call of Nation’s Civil Rights Leaders
 ASHEVILLE, N.C. - A dozen of the nation's leading civil rights leaders told participants at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's...
State Senator Raoul pushes for more videotaped interrogations
 Legislation would open the door to use of recordings in all felony investigations  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator...
Attorney General Madigan announces $5 million grant for Foreclosure Mediation Programs
Attorney General Distributes Funds from National Foreclosure Settlement Over Banks’ Illegal “Robo-signing,†Servicing Practices  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General...
Chicago woman charged in financial theft from chemical company
Former general manager stole more than $2 million  The former General Manager of a local chemical company has been...
Illinois Tollway announces new Small Business Initiative
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved a new Small Business Initiative to increase opportunities for...
April Critical Mass against CPS school closures
CHICAGO, IL - Critical Mass, the monthly gathering of hundreds of cyclists weaving through Chicago's neighborhoods will follow a trail highlighting locations of...
$10,000 surprise, Shaq and Magic’s Moms make Jackets for Jobs 13th Anniversary Gala Spectacular!
TJ Maxx surprises Jackets For Jobs with a generous cash gift and Lucille O'Neal makes an intimate "wardrobe confession" Â ...
Equal Marriage Rights Advocates to protest vs. “Illinois Family Institute” Saturday, April 27th
Supporters of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples will counter-protest against a rally led by the anti-gay "Illinois Family Institute"...
American Stroke Association to host free concert with Pastor Marvin Sapp and other Gospel acts on April 27th
National Recording Artist Marvin Sapp to headline free concert featuring performances by Gospel’s brightest stars at House of Hope on...
