Rep. Harper Bill Helps Middle Class by Raising State Minimum Wage
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage and...
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Speaker Madigan’s Letter to Gov. Rauner Over Sale of the Thompson Center in Chicago
Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan: Governor Rauner: Yesterday my staff and CMS had another productive discussion about the sale of the...
Activists Force Re-Opening of Uptown Pedestrian Mall for Everyone, Including Homeless
Gentrifying Construction Company Illegally Fenced Off Mall Last Fall, Forced Out Homeless, & Then Did No Work LSD Viaduct...
Rep. Stratton Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Helping Young People Deal with Effects of Violence
CHICAGO, IL – As Chicago neighborhoods experience an unprecedented number of shootings and gun deaths, Illinois state Rep. Juliana Stratton,...
FBI Seeking Special Agents With Diverse Backgrounds
Houston Recruiting Effort Part of National Campaign The Houston Division recently sponsored a recruiting event to attract applicants with...
Rep. Slaughter Fights for Parolees in New Bill Passed Out of Committee
CHICAGO, IL – Seeking to cut down on burdensome restrictions for parolees who are trying to improve their life, Illinois...
Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4% in February
Over-the-year job growth remains behind national average CHICAGO, IL–The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the...
State Homeless Prevention Funds Available for Chicago Residents
Rent and utility assistance is available for Chicago residents at risk of losing their housing. People seeking financial assistance should...
On 52nd Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March NAACP Sends “Democracy” Letter to all 50 Governors and Attorneys General on the Rising Scourge of Voter Suppression
AL, TX, AND NC among first letters electronically sent BALTIMORE—MD - The NAACP released the following statement regarding...
Attorney General Madigan Urges Lawmakers to Pass Legislation to Strengthen Hate Crimes Law
Madigan Applauds Support for Legislation Following Hate Crimes Summit with Civil Rights Leaders on Impact of Immigration Executive Orders ...
