City of Chicago agrees to pay $6.2 million in class action for protestors arrested at 2003 Anti-War Protest
A settlement has been reached in the class action law suit Vodak v. City of Chicago, brought against the Chicago...
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After Gay Marriage victories in California & Washington, Illinois activists set to protest on Sunday
With this week's victory over California's Proposition 8 and next week's likely passage of equal marriage legislation in the State...
Cook County State’s Attorney Alvarez swears in new chief
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has named a law enforcement veteran with more than 25 years of police and...
Pastor Acree holds book-signing in time for Valentine’s Day
Holds 47th birthday bash, too  By Chinta Strausberg  CHICAGO, IL – Just two-days before Valentine’s Day, Pastor Ira...
Windy City Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for potential homeowners
Windy City Habitat for Humanity is holding Homebuyer Information Meetings for people interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. The organization anticipates...
Complaints up 15-percent for auto repair services to the Better Business Bureau
 Chicago, IL - When your vehicle needs repairs, you don't need a crash course in auto mechanics, but you should...
Illinois Shakespeare Festival offers Valentine’s Day Special for 2 show tickets purchased for performances before July 9th
For tickets purchased through Valentine's Day only  Illinois Shakespeare Festival is offering a Valentine’s Day Special for 2 show...
The Ruckus Theater and Tympanic Theatre announce a joint World Premiere Production of Scott T. Barsotti’s Brewed as part of their 2012-2013 Seasons
 Two companies join forces to produce ambitious work with all-female cast                   Chicago, IL – The Ruckus Theater,...
Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds announces initiative to support homeless youth
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Tyler Perry's GOOD DEEDS is very happy to announce Good Deeds:Great Needs, an initiative to support...
Attorney General Madigan, federal government & state attorneys general secure $25 billion settlement with nation’s five largest banks
WASHINGTON, DC — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with her counterparts in other states and the federal government...
