Stolen Lives Families Speak Out Over Denial of Permit for Public Event at the State of Illinois Building March 2
From: Stop Mass Incarceration Network - Chicago A permit has been denied by the State of Illinois Building/Thompson Center for...
Day: February 25, 2016
Black Caucus Chairman says legislation Ken Dunkin is Proposing to Save CSU Comes “With a Few Strings Attached”
Statement from Senate Black Caucus Chairman Emil Jones III regarding Dunkin's HB 6409 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Recently, State Representative...
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Carla D. Hayden as Librarian of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carla D. Hayden as Librarian of Congress. President...
Jobs After Jail: Ending the Prison to Poverty Pipeline
State regulations bar formerly incarcerated workers from good jobs and a chance at stability About 70 million people in...
Chuy Garcia Endorses Michael Madigan for State Representative
CHICAGO, IL – Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (7th) is endorsing Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan for re-election,...
County Board President’s Chief of Staff Announces Resignation; Will Head Statewide Children’s Advocacy Group
Tasha Green Cruzat, chief of staff to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, announced that she will leave her County...
Connecticut Inmate Requesting Unbiased Legal Representation
Connecticut inmate, Dr. Ernest C. Garlington, requesting unbiased legal representation following testimony that sentencing judge's wife intimidated his attorney. ...
Sanders to Visit Illinois Today
CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday will travel to Illinois. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host...
DC Area HBCU-Bound Students Get $2.1 Million Scholarships
$2.1 Million in scholarships awarded at the Alfred Street Baptist Church sponsored HBCU College Festival on Saturday, February 20 ...
State Rep. Ford Hosts Press Conference on Foster Care
CHICAGO, IL –Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago and Breaking Bread Group to Advance Foster Care hosted a...
