Voter laws threaten to limit political clout for People of Color
By Cathy Cohen and Jon C. Rogowski America's Wire Writers Group CHICAGO, IL - In a democracy, few rights are...
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ILGOP endorses RNC’s Growth and Opportunity Project Report
CHICAGO, IL - The Republican National Committee unveiled the "Growth and Opportunity Project" report after months of seeking input from...
Madigan, Attorneys General call for new leadership of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Letter to President, Congressional Leadership Calls Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac an “Obstacle to Progress†For Nation’s Homeowners; Stresses the...
Madigan warns about high cost of tax refund offers during tax season
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan alerts Illinoisans to beware of the high cost of tax-refund anticipation products...
New Immigration Law for employers
All businesses must implement new employment verification Form I-9 By Allen Orr, Orr Immigration Law Firm Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) --...
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group introduces legislation to end dumping in Great Lakes
Great Lakes Water Protection Act Hikes Fines for Sewage Dumping Experts estimate 24 billion gallons of sewage dumped into Great...
Black clergy to members: ‘Call Black Caucus, tell them to vote ‘no’ on same-sex bill’
Pastor Hunter: 'Marriage is between a man and a woman' By Chinta Strausberg A number of black ministers Sunday will...
Lt. Governor Simon’s Firearms Working Group meets with sponsor of gun legislation, gun owners
CARBONDALE, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon's Firearms Working Group met with a sponsor of concealed carry legislation being...
Leah Hope of ABC-Channel 7 to receive Better Business Bureau Excellence In Media Award
CHICAGO, IL - Leah Hope, reporter at ABC-Channel 7, will receive the Diogenes Award for Excellence in Media from the...
Poverty & Race Research Action Council analysis shows that nearly half of African American and Hispanic families in the U.S. face burdensome housing costs
WASHINGTON, IL -Nearly half of African American and Hispanic families in the United States lack sufficient income to afford a...
