After a delayed 166 days, the U.S. Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as Attorney General by a 56-43 vote. Ten...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement after voting to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room President Barack Obama: This morning, I want to express our grief and condolences to...
April 28th Oral Arguments to Spur Protests & Vigils Around the Country CHICAGO, IL – With the Supreme Court hosting...
SPRINGFIELD, IL – To reduce the negative impact of the criminal justice system in Cook County on low income individuals...
In honor of National Crime Victims Rights Week, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez hosted a ceremony recognizing four surviving...
NAACP Statement on DOJ’s Decision to Investigate Death of Freddie Gray BALTIMORE, MD – The U.S. Department of Justice has...
Bipartisan SAVE Act Passed 97-2 and Would Make it Unlawful to Knowingly Advertise Sex with a Minor WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
Dunkin to Review Rauner’s Cuts as Member of House Budget Oversight Panel SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Ken Dunkin,...
Senate approves legislation reinstating Rauner’s “Good Friday†cuts SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) is...
