Clinton and Trump Big Winners in Super Tuesday Elections; Rubio loses Florida, Drops Out of Presidential Race
In local races, State's Attorney Anita Alvarez, State Rep. Ken Dunkin lost their bids for re-election; Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy...
Day: March 16, 2016
President Obama Announces Judge Merrick Garland as his Nominee to the Supreme Court
Remarks by President Barack Obama in announcing Supreme Court nominee, in its entirety Rose Garden President Barack Obama: Good morning....
Sanders Congratulates Clinton on Her Tuesday Victories
PHOENIX – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday issued the following statement: “I congratulate Secretary Clinton on her victories on...
Reclaim Chicago Campaign Field Operation Key Player in Cook County Victories
Growing Volunteer Movement Wins 9 out of 10 State and Local Races CHICAGO, IL - With state and local...
Speaker Madigan on Election Results
CHICAGO, IL – Speaker of the Illinois House Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement after Tuesday’s election results: “Yesterday, voters...
Working Families Fuel Likely Victory for Aquino and Progressive Candidates Across Cook County in Illinois Primary
CHICAGO, IL - Grassroots Illinois Action, an independent political organization for Chicago’s working families, released the following statement after the...
Illinois Chosen to Close Equity Gaps in Top Courses, Maryland Selected & Commits for 2017 Launch
Partnership will expose students of all race and income levels to challenging academic programs SPRINGFIELD, IL – Gov. Bruce Rauner...
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Revises Jobs Data for All States
Illinois continues to lag neighboring states in job growth; U.S. grew at twice the rate of Illinois CHICAGO, IL...
#ByeAnita WINS State’s Attorney’s Race
Assata’s Daughters, Black Lives Matter: Chicago, BYP100, Fearless Leading by the Youth will hold a #ByeAnita Press Conference today, March...
Senator Kirk Responds to President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Announcement
Senator Kirk Statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released...
