NAACP Receives Major Posthumous Donation From Lifetime Supporters
LOS ANGELES, CA — The NAACP released the following statement regarding a donation made by Warren and Oveta Gardner: The...
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Congressman Rush Issues the “Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017” Which Restricts Federal Funds From Law Enforcement Agencies That Fail to Enforce Body Camera and Dash Cam Policies
CHICAGO, IL –In an effort to bring more accountability to police departments across the country U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush...
Real Men Charities Ushers in a New Generation of Leadership with New Executive Director and Expanded Board of Directors
As part of an overarching mission to build on its legacy for decades to come, Real Men Charities, Inc.’s co-founders,...
Settlement Agreement Finalized in Chicago Urban League, et al. v. Illinois State Board of Education
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Chicago Urban League today finalized a settlement agreement...
Countering Hate in Jefferson Park: A Vigil to Support Veteran and Disability Housing
CHICAGO, IL - Community residents and affordable housing advocates counter-demonstrate against a hate-motivated protest directed towards an affordable housing...
Stars and Legends to Perform at 2017 Illinois State Fair
First Round of Grandstand Headliners Announced for Springfield Fair SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hot off its 2016 record breaking Grandstand lineup,...
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...
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,...
