Madigan Collects Record $1.3 Billion in State Revenue in 2014
Collections include $244 million for state pension systems CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office...
Month: March 2015
New Information Confirms Corruption and Cover Up in Case Where White Pastor Killed his Black Son-In-Law
The family is now alleging massive corruption and a cover up by Harnett County District Attorney Vernon Stewart. Angier, NC...
Urban League Affiliates to Provide Digital Literacy Training Through Comcast Program for Expanding Broadband Access
NEW YORK -- Hundreds of low-income families in 36 cities served by Urban League affiliates will receive digital literacy training...
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of the Wisconsin Voter ID Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme...
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·        Kathleen...
Reps. Flowers, Ford Seek to Restore Prayer Back Into Classrooms
Rev. Jakes: It will reduce violence By Chinta Strausberg State Rep. Mary Flowers (D-31st), along with several co-sponsors including Rep....
The Harold Washington Legacy Committee Asks Churches to Remember Harold
CHICAGO, IL – The Harold Washington Legacy Committee has designated Sunday, April 26th as  “Mayor Harold Washington Day,†Josie Childs,...
Chicago Film Premiere of Historic Cornel West – Bob Avakian Dialoguâ€e on March 28th
Nationwide Film Premiere Screenings and On-line Launch: March 28, Sat 3-8 pm REVOLUTION AND RELIGION: The Fight for Emancipation and...
“Vision Zero” Plan Recommended for Reducing Traffic Injuries, Fatalities
Advocates call for independent task force to assess photo enforcement and other safety strategies CHICAGO, IL – Saying that the...
Philip Nelson Confirmed as Director of Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – The Illinois Senate voted to confirm Philip Nelson as the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. ...
