Representative Dunkin Comments on Status of Workplace Anti-Discrimination Bill
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Ken Dunkin, D-Chicago, issued the following statement today announcing that legislation he sponsored which...
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County Efforts on Recycling of Building Materials Surpass Half-Million Ton Mark
Contractor compliance with 2012 '3D' ordinance means less waste going to landfills Cook County's Demolition Debris Diversion (3D) Ordinance has...
Todd Stroger to Run for 6-Year Water Reclamation District Seat After 3 Dems Voted Against Him
By Chinta Strausberg When former Cook County Board President went before the Cook County Democratic endorsement committee last Tuesday, he...
New Law Addresses Racial Disparities in School Discipline
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A 2012 study found that Illinois suspends more African-American students than any other state in the U.S.,...
Attorney General Madigan: Sexual Assault Survivors Will Not Pay For Exams
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new law that will prohibit health care providers from directly...
Vice President Biden Announces New Communications Director
Washington, D.C. – The Vice President announced that Kate Bedingfield will serve as his Communications Director, starting Monday. She succeeds...
Mass March on Chicago City Hall Demanding Community Control of Police
From: Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Stop Police Crimes Campaign Thousands of people from communities most affected by...
White House Appoints 2015-2016 Class of White House Fellows
WASHINGTON, DC – The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2015-2016 class of White House...
NJ Hotel Conversion to Affordable Housing Project Complete
Hurricane Sandy Grant Money Provided to Egg Harbor, NJ Egg Harbor Township, NJ -- Egg Harbor Affordable Housing LP is...
Madigan: Begin Statewide Implementation of Crime Victims Rights Constitutional Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new state law that will protect the rights of survivors...
