Collins’ Legislation Will Help Human Trafficking, Torture Victims Build a New Life
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) secured passage this week of legislation allowing foreign-born...
Year: 2016
City of Chicago Offers Financial Incentives to Increase Number of Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicabs in Chicago
New Incentive Programs Will Benefit Chicago’s Disability Community with Rideshare Industry Funds Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Business...
Chicago Police Reform or Community Control of the Police?
Op Ed By Aislinn Pulley and Frank Chapman Early on in the Police Accountability Task Force Report a democratic principle...
Munger to Begin Making Payments Immediately to Universities, Community Colleges, Students
Comptroller thanks leaders, urges them to finish job and pass balanced budget CHICAGO, IL - Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger...
FEMA Denies State’s Appeal for Flood Assistance to Local Governments
Denial ends process for seeking federal assistance SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today denied the state’s...
National Urban League President: Harriet Tubman Decision is “Major Development”
NEW YORk – National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today called the U.S. Treasury’s move to replace Andrew...
Madigan: Illinois Residents Again Ignored by House Republicans’ Failure to Support Millionaire Surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following Wednesday’s vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on...
Women of all Backgrounds to Gather During Mother’s Day Weekend for a Time of Empowerment, Networking, and Engagement
The Enjoy Your Legacy Tour Launch scheduled for May 7 in Manhattan is set to draw hundreds of women for...
State Board, Horace Mann, IASA, and IPA Recognize More Than 25 Outstanding Administrators
Superintendents and principals from across the state honored for their expertise and leadership SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois...
NAACP Statement Regarding Charges Filed in Flint Water Crisis
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks released the following statement after three individuals were charged in relation to incidents...
