NAACP’s Response to the Death of 18-Year-Old Michael Brown of Ferguson, MO
Editor's Note: Michael Brown is the unarmed teen shot down by police which sent hundreds of angry residents to the...
Day: August 11, 2014
Evanston Censorship Struggle Challenges Taboo on Palestinian Narrative and False Call for ‘Balance’
Library director Karen Danzig Lyons reverses cancellation of event in wake of First Amendment outcry, as organizers brace for opposition...
Latino Voices Will be Heard in 2014 Elections But Not Enough–Why Not Shout Louder?
New America Media By Ed Kissam On August 4, a provocative article from Nate Cohn appeared in the New York...
Atty. General Madigan Applauds Governor’s Action to Increase Protections for Low Wage Workers
Bill Crafted by Attorney General Madigan Signed into Law by Gov. Quinn to Protect Workers from Unnecessary Fees on Payroll...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Hosts National Prosecutors Conference
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recently brought together top prosecutors and staff from major jurisdictions throughout the country for...
State Education and Health Agencies Issue Reminder for Immunizations as Students Head Back to School
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD, IL —As Illinois students prepare to start a new school year, the Illinois...
“Get On Up†– and Go See the James Brown Biopic
From Marc Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League “Get On Up,†the new James Brown biopic, came in with...
Avoiding Illness Due to Ticks, Bats and Wild Animals
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, rabies CHICAGO, IL – As the weather remains warm and people...
Misclassified Employees Force Taxpayers To Subsidize Costs, Harm Economy
Illinois Led Nation in Auditing Problem Employers CHICAGO, IL – Illinois employers wrongly classified nearly 20,000 of their workers as...
ICFilmFest to Premiere at Budlong Elementary School Festival – features 23 films from 15 countries
Chicago IL/Summer 2014-The ICFilmFest, the first touring festival of world class children's film programs, presents two special screenings at Budlong...
