Fourth of July and Summer Safety Health Tips
CHICAGO, IL – As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr....
Year: 2014
IDOT Suspends Non-Emergency Road Work to Improve Traffic Flow for Independence Day
Agency Details Lane Closures to Aid Motorists’ Travel Plans SPRINGFIELD, IL – With thousands of motorists traveling on state roadways...
“Today, we begin to glimpse the nature of the court’s reaction†– State Senator Raoul on retiree health benefits ruling
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued the following statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision...
If You’re Angry About Hobby Lobby…That’s Because You Should Be
Organizing for Action (Letters to Editors) When the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling came down on Monday, I was speechless....
Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea in Theft From Charity
A former volunteer with a charity that provides toys for children during the holiday season pled guilty and was ordered...
State Senator Collins Applauds State High Court’s Decision in Favor of Protecting Workers
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) issued the following statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s...
NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus Respond to June Unemployment Numbers
Job Recovery Maintains Racial Employment Disparities Washington, DC – The NAACP has released the following statement in response to the...
Award-Winning Director, Writer Alton Glass Makes History at the 18th Annual American Black Film Festival ‘CRU’
‘CRU’ sweeps festival, nabs all awards in nominated categories Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Celebrated director, writer, producer Alton Glass...
Immigrant Advocates Call on Obama to Be Brave and Swift
La Opinión By Pilar Marrero Translated by Elena Shore President Barack Obama made it clear that he would take administrative...
President Obama’s Remarks on the Economy
Georgetown Waterfront Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama: Well, hello, everybody. Have a seat, have a seat. It’s hot. (Laughter.) It’s...
