MWRD: Act now to prevent basement backups later
Limit use of water prior to and during storms  Although the summer has been unusually dry this year, rains...
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President Obama will deliver opening address at the National Urban League’s 2012 Conference
The National Urban League Wire  NEW YORK - The opening address at the National Urban League’s 2012 Conference will...
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces 42nd Annual Legislative Conference
Conference to be held September 19-22 in Washington, D.C.                                                       Work of CBC Foundation to be Highlighted during Four-Day Session                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ...
Lt. Governor Simon launches virtual legal clinic for domestic violence survivors
 Success in Peoria paves way for Jacksonville, statewide expansion  PEORIA, IL – During a visit to a Peoria...
Don’t get ripped off by your own burglary alarm system
 (News from the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL. - Burglaries increase dramatically in summer. Residents and neighbors...
Father Pfleger declares victory in getting an accord from two area stores
By Chinta Strausberg With close to 150 supporters by his side including 17-year-old gunshot survivor Ondelee Perteet and mothers whose...
Guilty Plea Marks 54th Conviction in Counterfeit Checks Investigation
Cook County prosecutors have secured the guilty plea of a Chicago man who was involved in a Chicago-based counterfeit check...
Lt. Governor Simon: State should make school district mergers easier, more affordable
Classrooms First recommendations promote consolidation and shared services to redirect millions from back-office operations to students            SPRINGFIELD, IL –...
State Senator Hunter applauds Supreme Court’s historic decision on health care
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State SenatorMattie Hunter released a statement today praising the Supreme Court decision cementing the Affordable Care...
Cook County State’s Attorney files suit against Suburban Construction Company
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Consumer Fraud Unit has filed a lawsuit against a suburban construction company and its owner...
