Rep. Ford Bill to Allow Immediate Record Sealing Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure that will allow for immediate...
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The People’s OPL, Members of the Obama Presidential Library CBA Coalition Discuss the Need for a Community Benefits Agreement to Protect the Community’s Interests
Members of the Obama Library CBA Coalition will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday,...
Immigrant Rights Petition Signed by Over 40k To be Delivered to Senators
Today, April 3rd – Activists with United We Dream and Justice for Our Neighbors will stand with immigrants and refugees as...
Harper Fights to Stop Part-Time Politicians from Obtaining Perks
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to make government officials more accountable to the people they represent, Illinois State Rep....
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans
Illinois Veterans’ Home in LaSalle hosted a Welcome Home celebration LaSalle, IL - Vietnam War Veterans were honored...
Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas
Many downstate metros continue to report job losses Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates CHICAGO, IL – All but one...
Rep. Sims Passes Measure Giving Cook County Homeowners More Time to Pay Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, is fighting to give Cook County homeowners additional time to pay...
The NAACP Condemns the Perplexing Attempt to Address the Discriminatory HB2 Law
The NAACP Statement on the North Carolina Legislature’s HB2 Proposal BALTIMORE, MD – NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks...
Attorney General Madigan Urges Congress to Reject Proposals Gutting the U.S. EPA
Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Could Cost Illinois EPA $29 million in Program Support and 80 Staff Members CHICAGO, IL...
Rep. Stratton Fights to End Pay Discrimination Against Women
CHICAGO, IL – As April 4 marks “Equal Pay Day” and the month of April marks “Equal Pay Month,”...
