Collins: New Laws Hold Charter Schools Accountable
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) proudly looked on last Thursday as Gov. Pat Quinn...
Year: 2014
Federal prosecutors will seek to bar evidence of sexual and physical torture in politically motivated deportation case of Palestinian American community leader
(From U.S. Palestinian Community Network) “Replace judge who donated millions to defendant's torturers,†say Rasmea Odeh’s lawyers and supporters, while...
President Obama and Senator Kirk Praise Bob McDonald’s Confirmation as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
President Barack Obama's Statement on McDonald's Confirmation: "I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan confirmation of Bob McDonald as our next Secretary...
Chicago Palestine Solidarity Activists Demand the City Council Drop Boeing from Air and Water Show!
Chicago activists demand accountability for all those involved in continuing the current siege of Gaza. As human rights continue to...
No Slow Down In Job Opportunity Rip-Offs, Says The Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - Thousands of individuals across northern Illinois are still unemployed. With prospects for getting a job remaining somewhat...
African American Cartoon Series Puts a “Ninja” Spin on Slavery – And a Video Game is Also in the Works!
Berlin, NJ -- (BlackNews.com) -- There was Roots, then 12 Years a Slave, and now in development is a cartoon...
The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank Announce $10 million in Financing For Neighborhood Stabilization
Matching individuals with vacant homes, working capital for rehabs and affordable mortgages Chicago, IL – The PrivateBank and the Cook...
July 30 Hiring Event to Maximize Veterans’ Non-Profit Job Opportunities
IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber Partner in first-of-kind event CHICAGO, IL – The Hiring Our Heroes event, one of the...
Regulators Charge Chicago Area Doctor with Cannabis Violations
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) urges both physicians and members of the public...
President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
President Barack Obama yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered federal aid to...
