Leaders Call Decision Not to Indict Killers of Tamir Rice “Criminal Injustice” As Protests Break Out Across U.S. in Response
A protest rally is scheduled for 12 Noon, December 30, 2015, Michigan and Randolph Streets in Chicago. Leaders of...
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Menard Correctional Center Prepared for Possible Flood
CHESTER, IL - Staff at Menard Correctional Center is preparing for a flood that could have an impact on the facility. The...
Alfred Street Baptist Church Pledges $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
One of the oldest, largest and most prominent African American congregations becomes the first and only faith-based organization to become...
Ukrainian National Extradited from Poland to Face Charges Related to $10 Million Cyber Money Laundering Operation
WASHINGTON, DC — A Ukrainian national made his initial appearance today in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, after being...
U.S. Senator Sanders Discusses Criminal Justice Reform in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders discussed criminal justice reform during a round-table meeting Monday at the Village...
Unemployment Rates up in Most Metro Areas
Job Growth Continues to Lag Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan Area November 2015 November 2014 Over-the-Year Change Bloomington 5.4%...
President Obama to Honor Nation’s Leading Scientists and Innovators
The White House announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our...
E.W. Priestap Named Assistant Director of the Counterintelligence Division
FBI Director James B. Comey has named E.W. “Bill” Priestap as the assistant director of the Counterintelligence Division at FBI...
Impact of Hunger & Poverty on the Health of Communities
According to recently released data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 49 million people in the United...
Applications Open for Axelson Center Non-Profit Management’s Excellent Emerging Organization Award
The Axelson Center’s Excellent Emerging Organization Award application is now open. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. The...
