Reform advocates call on the Guard’s Union to acknowledge human rights catastrophe at the Supermax
Advocates ask AFSCME to  "Stop the Lies, Reject Torture, and Join Our Effort to Reduce Prison Numbers"  Prison reformers, human rights...
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Attorney General Madigan welcomes State Fair visitors to the “House of Hazards”
State Fair Tent Highlights Dangers “Known & Unknown†in Illinois Communities  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan unveiled...
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to participate in Worth Days Festival, August 10-12, 2012
 WORTH, IL - The Village of Worth will be hosting its annual Worth Days Festival August 10 - 12,...
The Better Business Bureau offers tips on planning for retirement in difficult economic times
CHICAGO, IL. - During challenging economic times, it can be tempting to forgo contributions to your retirement account, or even...
Simon: Illinois River Wetlands Gain World Recognition
Hennepin, Lweistown marshes attract endangered species, international praise LEWISTOWN, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon dedicated two wetlands along the...
Illinois, Iowa Senators Call on China to investigate Counterfeit ID Companies
 Templates found in production for 20 different states   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Richard...
New column offers relief from scams and awful customer service
Nationally syndicated feature created just for consumers  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Consumers who feel no one is listening to them...
State Senator Collins announces new “Red Ribbon Cash” Ticket
Proceeds will benefit organizations fighting HIV/AIDS among high-risk groups  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th)...
With Inquiries up over 300% the Better Business Bureau warns about Iraqi Dinar Scams
 CHICAGO, IL - The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is fielding an increasing number of complaints...
“Worrying about my Black Boy’s future in America”: Former trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Educational Opportunities Section
   By Allison R. Brown America's Wire Writers Group  My husband and I fuss and fret over...
