Cook County State’s Attorney Sued for Hiding Details of Controversial Surveillance Activities
While prosecutors are largely shielded from suits, the Supreme Court has ruled they can't dodge FOIA responsibilities CHICAGO, IL –...
Day: April 13, 2015
Residents Protest to Demand an End to Political Intimidation and Corruption at 106th and Avenue M in Chicago
Threats of retaliation and reports of harassment for absentee ballots causes community outrage CHICAGO, IL – On April 11 at...
Civil Rights Leaders Announced Campaign to Confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General
In wake of South Carolina shooting that killed Walter Scott, Rev. Al Sharpton, Cornell William Brooks, Marc Morial and other...
Munger Activates Illinois Gives to Help Northern Illinois Tornado Victims
Comptroller’s program lets state employees, retirees donate from paychecks CHICAGO, IL –  Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on Friday activated...
Congresssional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the 50th...
Veterans Service Offices Closed Next Week
SPRINGFIELD, IL – All of the State’s Veterans Service Offices will be closed for annual training, as the Illinois Department...
“Breaking Barriers” Research Uncovers Disparities in Health Care Access
Health Coverage Doesn't Translate to Health Care in Communities of Color As more families get health insurance, it's becoming clear that...
Tom Breen: One of FDLA’s “20 for 20” Honorees!
A courageous defender in the courts, Tom Breen was a pioneer in using DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent. Breen...
Tell Senator Schumer: “Don’t lead Senate Democrats into war with Iran†– Sign The Petition
Senator Chuck Schumer: Wrong on Iraq, wrong on Iran, wrong for Senate Democratic leadership Starting a war with Iran is...
5 Facts About Martin Luther King, Jr. You Probably Don’t Know
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights icon known for his influential speeches and his marches...
