Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Prepared to Respond to Revised Executive Order from Trump
Immigrants also responding to ICE raids with mass protests across the country A press conference in response to Donald...
Day: February 21, 2017
House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, said "Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget,...
State Rep. Evans says Gov. Rauner’s Annual Budget Address Failed to Address Some of the Most Significant Concerns in Neighborhoods he Represents
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s annual budget address: “Today the...
Strike Vote by ASPIRA Educators Sets Stage for First Charter Strike in U.S. History
Lack of accountability, transparency is undermining conditions in classrooms, say educators, who will vote to strike on Wednesday. CHICAGO,...
Clarence Darrow Symposium to Explore Populism
Annual commemoration of Clarence Darrow takes place Monday, March 13 CHICAGO, IL – Famed attorney Clarence Darrow, inspired by...
State Rep. Stratton Opposes Proposal to Diminish Health Benefits for 40,000 Seniors
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is opposing a new Rauner Administration proposal that will reduce...
Casting is Complete for “Spamilton,” the Smash Off-Broadway Hit Beginning at the Royal George Theatre March 3
The All-Chicago Cast Includes Donterrio Johnson, Adam LaSalle, Michelle Lauto, Eric Andrew Lewis, Yando Lopez and David Robbins CHICAGO, IL...
Agenda Announced for Illinois State Board of Education Video-Conference Meeting Feb. 22
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following schedule for its regular business meeting via...
Harper Fights for Reducing Financial Burden on Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is advocating for measures that would provide working families with financial...
“That’s So Raven” Actress is Back on TV in New Show About Johnny Carson
Iconic television actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymah joins cast of Seeso's "There's...Johnny!" Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) – After making us laugh...
