Reforming “Shoot First” Laws
By Marc H. Morial, President & CEO National Urban League  Another study has confirmed that “Shoot First†laws, like...
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MWRD, federal, state and local officials break ground on flood control facility
With musical accompaniment provided by the Harper College Jazz Lab Band, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Commissioners...
March against discriminatory policies in medical care
 (A Message From the Hunger Strikers movement in Chicago)  On Wednesday morning there will be a “Walk for...
Quinn signs RICO measure to combat gang violence
Springfield, IL - While municipalities across the state continue to fight street gang activities, law enforcement officials are continuously at...
Pfleger calls weekend shootings a “national emergencyâ€
Seeks end to ‘genocide,’ wants NATO to return to South Side  By Chinta Strausberg  CHICAGO, IL - With...
Cook County State’s Attorney applauds Governor Quinn’s signing of new “Street Gang Rico” Bill
New law becomes first-of-its-kind to target organized gang activity   Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez joined Governor Pat Quinn...
The Safe Web Inc. will offer its Secure Web Browser that protects children from bullying and cyberbullying free of charge to pre-teens
On June 12, 2012 The Safe Web Inc. will offer its Secure Web Browser that protects children from bullying and...
Better Business Bureau says be a smart shopper on Father’s Day
(From the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CHICAGO, IL - According to the US Census Bureau there are 70.1...
Floridians win twin Victories in the fight against voter suppression
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO, National Urban League  Recent attempts to prevent voters of color in Florida...
$5 Million for West Suburban man wrongfully imprisoned for rape
Prosecutors & Police Allegedly Withheld Evidence That Would Have Freed Him  Chicago, IL – Attorneys for Marcus Lyons announced...
