Congressman Jackson introduces legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $10 per hour
Fighting for Hard Working, American Workers  (Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s statement on increasing the federal minimum wage)  Many...
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Comptroller Topinka: State ‘Long Way’ from cleaning-up mess
                            Comptroller highlights $43.8 billion deficit  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Thursday released the following...
Illinois GOP: Democrat Candidate Brad Schneider supports raising taxes by $2.5 billion in Illinois’ 10th District
 (From the Illinois GOP)  CHICAGO, IL  – Democrat Brad Schneider running in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, supports raising taxes...
Father Michael L. Pfleger prays for all fatherless children
Dr. O’Neill thanks God for saving 4-year-old daughter’s life  By Chinta Strausberg  Father Michael L. Pfleger prayed for...
The ARK of Saint Sabina co-host music studio with Hip-Hop DetoxX
Life skills program to curb violence By Chinta Strausberg The ARK of Saint Sabina in collaboration with Hip-Hop DetoxX Tuesday...
Voting Rights Showdown: Pass the Voter Empowerment Act
OPENING ReMARCs (6/19/12) (Reprint)  By Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League  Right now in Florida, a...
Topinka announces additions to Ledger Transparency Site
 Comptroller unveils financial database enhancements  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced that she has added...
Buffalo Grove to host first environmental green fair
 MWRD to raffle free rain barrel   The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and Buffalo...
Illinois Comptroller Topinka: Developmentally disabled will be prioritized
 Comptroller orders immediate payment for programs  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced that she has directed...
Lt. Gov. Simon: Federal grant expands Link access at farmers’ markets
 Illinois markets must apply by July 9 for free wireless Link, debit machines  CARBONDALE, IL – Up to...
