State Senator Hunter legislation passes Human Services Committee
“Making these adaptations to the Civil Administrative Code to better reflect diversity and equal opportunity in our state governing practices,...
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Morehouse College honors black engineer, author, speaker
From humble beginnings to historic achievements; Dr. Calvin Mackie honored by Morehouse College  Morehouse Alumnus Receives Legendary Bennie Award...
State Senator Raoul to chair special committee on pensions and state investments
Committee will continue studying ways to address disparities, diversify investments  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th)...
State Rep. Mary Flowers to introduce GPS tracking bill for all guns
   By Chinta Strausberg   Fed up with the rising violence in Chicago, Illinois State Rep. Mary...
Tenants protest mass evictions and possible homelessness after developer buys building
Dozens of Rogers Park tenants are gathering this morning at 1246 W. Pratt in an effort to save their 12-story...
Ahead of President Obama’s speech on violence, youth and mothers call for policies to address root causes of violence
 Youth and mothers call on voices of those most directly affected by violence to be listened to, ask Obama...
After State of the Union, Experts Tell Obama–Leave Social Security Unchained
New America Media By Nancy J. Altman, Eric Kingson and Daniel Marans  WASHINGON, D.C.--Reaffirming his commitment to protect current...
Governor Quinn declares “5Essentials Day†in Illinois
Students and Teachers Encouraged to Take “15 Minutes on the 15th†to Weigh In on School Climate and Learning conditions...
Senator Kirk will not support Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense
Senator Kirk's statement on Hagel Nomination Vote   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement...
Madigan reaches $29 million settlement with Toyota
Attorneys General Settle Over Toyota’s Failure to Alert Motorists to Known Safety Defects  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General...
