Mayoral Election and 19 Aldermanic Races Forced Into Runoff
Rahm will face Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in the April 7th runoff election By Juanita Bratcher Although Mayor Rahm Emanuel received...
Day: February 25, 2015
Dr. Wilson Placed Third in Mayoral Race but Supporters say he’s Still Their Winner
Wilson to meet with Garcia soon By Chinta Strausberg While he finished third in a five-way mayoral race, supporters late...
President Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
President Barack Obama's veto message to the Senate: S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act To the Senate of the...
Kirk Warns Against New U.S. Concessions in Iran Nuclear Talks
WASHINGTON, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement in response to the new round of reported...
Neighborhood Electoral Uprising Forces Emanuel Into Runoff
From Grassroots Illinois Action Success of Progressive Candidates Points to Growing Political Movement of Chicago Working Families CHICAGO, IL -...
NAACP Responds to Department of Justice’s Decision Not to File Civil Rights Charges Against George Zimmerman
BALTIMORE, Md. -- The Justice Department announced that the independent federal investigation found insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Announces Staff for 114th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its new staff for the 114th Congress, which will serve under...
Email Surveys a Path to ID Theft, Warns Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - Looking to earn easy or much needed cash, consumers are falling victim to email survey scams. It...
Sec’y of State Jesse White to Host Celebration of African-American Heritage Month
Art Norman to receive Lifetime Achievement Award and deliver keynote address Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White will honor broadcasting...
Muslim American Artists: Reshaping the Narrative A Panel Discussion – Monday, March 9th at 7 p.m.
Move over Muslim boogeyman, the artists are gonna put you out of business! As part of Silk Road Rising’s ongoing...
