CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Speaks About the Impact of Persistent Poverty in the African American Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and members of the CBC...
Day: May 4, 2015
Six New Members Appointed to Attorney General’s Advisory Committee
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced the appointment of six new members to the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee.  The following...
Ensuring Every Child Gets a Great Education: President Obama Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reiterated his commitment to expanding access to education, and to spreading...
Youth Guidance Announces 2015 Gala Celebration to Benefit Chicago Youth
CHICAGO, IL – On Saturday, May 9th many of the most generous hearts in Chicago will come together to celebrate...
Madigan Files Lawsuits Against Student Loan Debt Relief Scammers
Attorney General Continues Crackdown on Scam Artists Preying on People Struggling to Repay Student Loans & Launches Student Loan Helpline...
Father Pfleger Offers $5,000 Reward for Murderer of Peacekeeper’s Brother
By Chinta Strausberg Flanked by parents who have lost their children to gun violence and with tears in his eyes...
mRelief Brings Transparency to Food Stamps
CHICAGO, IL — Launched in partnership with the Sunlight Foundation, mRelief has taken the next step in making eligibility determination...
Illinois Senate Confirms Tom Tyrrell to Lead the Department of Central Management Services
Tyrrell brings vast private, public, and military sector experience to lead CMS SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Senate confirmed Tom...
CineYouth Festival Opening Night May 7!
The 11th annual CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival will offer its Opening Night presentation...
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Strengthen Federal Youth Justice Law
From: Marc Mauer The Sentencing Project We applaud the bipartisan introduction of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (S.1169)...
