U.S. Senator Durbin statement on Drug Sentencing Reform Speech by Attorney General Holder
 Durbin introduced Bipartisan Bill to give flexibility in Drug Sentencing on Aug 1  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Majority...
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Perfect Storm of Housing Ills Hits Communities of Color
New America Media By Anna Challet SAN FRANCISCO - Despite soaring home prices in the Bay Area, many homeowners in communities...
Door-to-Door Sales Provides Easy Entry for Scammers, Warns Better Business Bureau
(From the Better Business Bureau) Â CHICAGO, IL - The world has become more digital and consumers are buying and...
Secretary of State Offices Closed Monday for Labor Day
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities normally open Monday through Friday will be closed...
Kirk Responds to President’s remarks on VA Claims Backlog
Illinois has 4th worst wait time in nation, average now more than 500 days One Illinois resident waited 790 days...
Gutierrez family and supporters go to court, demand TCF Bank give principal reduction instead of eviction notice
CHICAGO, IL – On Tuesday at 8:45 AM, supporters of Juan F. Gutierrez and Domynika Pawelczak and members of Communities...
Redeem the Homeownership Dream: Legislative maneuvering seeks to erode African American wealth creation
 Statement by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)  Denver, CO (BlackNews.com) -- As the National Association...
AARP Announces Health Law Tool for Consumers
Association to Continue Nationwide Education Effort WASHINGTON, D.C. - The AARP announced new resources available to all Americans looking for...
Lt. Governor Simon announces 2013 State Fair schedule
 Events include Loose Gravel performance, agriculture awards  SPRINGFIELD, IL –  Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced her plans...
Making History… Again
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President/CEO, NAACPÂ Remember the March on Washington? August 28, 1963. Tens of thousands of activists on...
