West Side preacher rips black clergy for lobbying in support of same-sex marriage
By Chinta Strausberg  Bewildered at black ministers who are headed for Springfield to lobby in support of the same-sex...
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Senator Kirk’s Readout meeting with Treasury Secretary-Designate Lew to discuss his nomination
 WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday met with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew to discuss his nomination.  Sen. Kirk...
U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case which could make it harder for communities of color to register and vote
A Message from Benjamin Todd Jealous President and CEO NAACP  Today, the Supreme Court will hear a case; the outcome of...
36 Senators urge EU to eliminate loophole in Iran sanctions
 Kirk-Shaheen letter calls on ECB to eliminate Iran’s access to foreign held euros   WASHINGTON, D.C. – As...
Protesters arrested at University of Chicago Hospital during sit-in for trauma appear in court today
A month after a peaceful sit-in demanding trauma care was violently repressed by the University of Chicago Police Department, three...
Hardtimes Josephine’s’ “African American Trailblazers†huge success
Josephine Wade taken to hospital By Chinta Strausberg  Hundreds of prominent African Americans attended the “African American Trailblazers†awards...
Lt. Gov. Simon on Justice McMorrow’s death: Illinois has lost a trailblazer and a great leader
CARBONDALE, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement in response to the passing of her friend...
State Senator Collins proclaims Thirteenth Amendment Month at Rosa Parks celebration
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) attended a celebration in remembrance of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks,...
National Veterans Art Museum announces new show in honor of International Women’s Day
Not About Bombs Features Five Iraqi Women Using Art to Address Nationality and Conflict, Expectation and Representation  CHICAGO, IL –...
Protect yourself from Identity Theft
Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney  Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America -- the...
