Chicago Trauma Center Protesters to Camp Outside University of Chicago President’s House Before Obama Library Decision
Before Obama Library decision is finalized - Chicago activists take demand for trauma center to homes of Obama Library Chair...
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Rep. Welch Urges Governor Rauner to Restore OSLAD and PARC Grants
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement following a meeting between the House Black...
Kirk Delivers Weekly Republican Address on Iran
First Weekly Address Since Recovering From Stroke Warns of Iran's Nuclear Threat and Need for Strong Economic Pressure from U.S....
Rep. Davis Turns Thumbs Down on Name ‘Chiraq’
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President Obama Nominates Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to Serve on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama nominated Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to serve on the United States District Court for...
Fatal Police Shooting Moves Clergy to Launch National Campaign Titled “Driving On E”
Baltimore, MD - A coalition of African American clergy announced the launch of a new initiative titled, Driving on E....
Historic Hearing on Reparations for Burge Torture Survivors Will be Held Today at 10 a.m.
A hearing on the Chicago Police Torture Reparations Ordinance in a special session of Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee will...
Cook County State’s Attorney Sued for Hiding Details of Controversial Surveillance Activities
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Urban League’s Morial: Repulsed by Officer’s Heinous Act
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wins Second Term
Grassroots Coalition Says Despite Victory Emanuel “Fell Far Short of Defeating the Broad-Based Grassroots Coalition Represented by Garcia’s Candidacy." (From:...
