President Obama Remarks on the Voting Rights Act
"...Some of the protections that had been enshrined in the Voting Rights Act itself have been weakened as a consequence...
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President Preckwinkle Names New Chief of Staff
Tasha Green Cruzat to assume key Cook County position Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has named Tasha R. Green...
IDHS Names Interim Superintendent for Illinois School for the Deaf
ISVI superintendent tapped for the position CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has named Serena Preston...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: “…The Voting Rights Act Ushered in a New Era of More Inclusive Democracy in This Country”
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at White House Event Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Attorney...
Treasurer Frerichs Hosts State Treasurers to Discuss Implementation of ABLE Act
New Illinois Law to Provide Financial Stability, Independence for Individuals with Disabilities CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs welcomed...
Illinois EPA Statement on Clean Power Plan Final Rule
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett issued the following statement following President Obama’s announcement on the Clean Power...
Vice President Joe Biden’s Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Our task to protect the fundamental right to vote is as critical today as it was fifty years ago when...
The Congressional Black Caucus Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of...
President Preckwinkle and Commissioner Garcia Announce New $500,000 Fund for Restorative Justice
Funding is meant to stop violence and provide alternatives to jail CHICAGO, IL - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle...
Collins Votes to Release Federal Funds and Keep WIC Offices Open
Also funds cancer screenings, LIHEAP, job training, addiction services and more SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins...
