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...
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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...
Lt. Gov. Simon and State Senator Hunter stand with and support Illinois Senate on marriage equality vote
By Juanita Bratcher  SPRINGFIELD, IL - As couples across Illinois celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon thanked...
Tenants to take stand against evictions, homelessness
 Dozens of Rogers Park tenants will gather Monday morning, February 18th, to stand up to the developer who they say...
Complaints about Tax Return Preparation up 76% reports Better Business Bureau
Chicago, IL - Every year the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) receives inquiries and complaints about...
Are video games getting a bad rap?
Soap Box Rants A WEEKLY COLUMN to CopyLine Magazine  By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan President, Chair & CEO, of PETAL et...
A Valentine’s Gift of love that keeps on giving 16 years later
It’s one of the fond pinnacles of my many years of marriage By Juanita Bratcher  I’ve been somewhat of...
ILGOP Rolls Out Growth & Opportunity Project
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Republican Party is pleased to announce the initial rollout of the ILGOP’s Growth and Opportunity Project. ...
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s response on Meeting with Families Affected by Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released a statement after meeting with families affected by gun violence: "Today,...
Community Media Leaders, Illinois Comptroller Topinka Discuss Finances, Outreach
CHICAGO, IL Â - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka recently met with representatives from community news media organizations to discuss state...
