DC to Host the Largest Black Business Conference
Power Networking Conference, the largest continuous held event for black executives, professionals and entrepreneurs, to be held July 5-7 The...
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State Rep. Welch Bill Allows Universities to Establish Bridge Program for Underrepresented Students
HILLSIDE, IL – Illinois State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is seeking to expand university opportunities to historically underrepresented students...
Madigan, House Democrats Call for Fair Tax that Eases the Burden on the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, House Democrats and advocates for the middle class are calling out...
Mayoral Ally Moves to Privatize Substitute Teachers
Senate President Cullerton fast-tracks privatization bill, stalls legislation to restore CTU right to bargain on issues that include class...
Parents, Teachers to Slam Failures of Mayor’s Appointed Board
Filthy schools, shuttered schools’ sale to private school operators, special education scandal among issues advocates say underscore need for accountable,...
Illinois Recognized as Top Tech Employer and for Achievement of Technology Enhancements
SPRINGFIELD, IL – It’s Information Technology Month and the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is highlighting the state’s...
State Rep. Mayfield Backing Legislation to Combat Illinois’ Shortage of Teachers
SPRINGFIELD, IL –As a shortage of teachers continues to plague communities in all areas of Illinois, Illinois State Rep. Rita...
State Education Board Backs up Charges that Emanuel’s Hand-Picked School Bosses Shortchanged Special Education
Bombshell findings back up charges by teachers, parents, grassroots activists that mayor’s school execs wrongly denied services to schoolchildren,...
Expanded Investigation Into Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the...
Democratic Party to Hold Organizational Meeting
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman Michael J. Madigan announced that the party would be holding an organizational meeting...
