State Senator Raoul pushes for more videotaped interrogations
 Legislation would open the door to use of recordings in all felony investigations  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator...
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Attorney General Madigan announces $5 million grant for Foreclosure Mediation Programs
Attorney General Distributes Funds from National Foreclosure Settlement Over Banks’ Illegal “Robo-signing,†Servicing Practices  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General...
Chicago woman charged in financial theft from chemical company
Former general manager stole more than $2 million  The former General Manager of a local chemical company has been...
Illinois Tollway announces new Small Business Initiative
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved a new Small Business Initiative to increase opportunities for...
April Critical Mass against CPS school closures
CHICAGO, IL - Critical Mass, the monthly gathering of hundreds of cyclists weaving through Chicago's neighborhoods will follow a trail highlighting locations of...
Equal Marriage Rights Advocates to protest vs. “Illinois Family Institute” Saturday, April 27th
Supporters of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples will counter-protest against a rally led by the anti-gay "Illinois Family Institute"...
Felony disenfranchisement is Jim Crow Era holdover
 By Benjamin Todd Jealous President/CEO of the NAACP  Last week, the Delaware State legislature approved a constitutional amendment...
Attorney General Madigan awards $3.3 million to County Recorders from settlement with “Robo-Signing” firm
 Funds Distributed From National Settlement With Lender Processing Services for Faulty Practices Against Homeowners in Foreclosure  CHICAGO, IL —...
State’s Attorney Alvarez honors crime victims and unsung heroes in the fight for justice
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recognized members of a drunk driving prevention organization and a Chicago crime victim who...
Topinka: Flood Recovery Payments to take priority
Comptroller urges impacted businesses to contact office  SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka released the following statement...
