Rep. Welch Bill Aimed at Improving Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities Signed into Law
WESTCHESTER, IL – A bi-partisan measure introduced by Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside) to help ensure that children with...
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Darryl L....
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Joins House & Senate Democrats to Hold Press Event Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will join Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Whip Steny...
Say Her Name: A Light Action for Sandra Bland
CHICAGO, IL - Tuesday night, Project NIA, The Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls & Young Women and The Chicago...
‘We are in a state of emergency’: Black Youth Project 100 Condemns Police Violence Against Movement for Black Lives Attendees
CHICAGO, IL – In response to yesterday’s unprompted violence against activists attending the Movement for Black Lives convening in Cleveland,...
Kirk Statement on 25th Anniversary of the Signing of The Americans with Disabilities Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing...
Alderman Moreno to Introduce the Stop, Transparency, Oversight and Protection Act Before the Chicago City Council
UPDATE: Both Alderman Maldonado, 26th Ward, and Alderman Moreno, 1st Ward, will introduce the STOP Act to the Chicago City...
After Charleston Shooting, Churches Stay Vigilant
Richmond Pulse By Nancy DeVille RICHMOND, Calif. -- The killing of a beloved pastor and eight churchgoers in Charleston, S.C....
Mitsubishi Plant in Normal, Illinois Closing
Director Schultz Issues Statement SPRINGFIELD, IL – Department of Commerce Director Jim Schultz issued the following statement on the closing...
Pfleger says Sandra Bland was “hung first by racism”
Sadden at her death By Chinta Strausberg Father Michael L. Pfleger Sunday said the controversy over whether Sandra Bland, the...
