Cook County State’s Attorney announces new initiatives to tackle gang violence
With Governor's signature new "Street Gang Rico" law would become first-of-its-kind to target organized gang activity  Cook County State’s Attorney...
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Immigrants enter 8th Day of Hunger Strike
(From the Moratorium on Deportations Campaign)                                                                    Standing in Solidarity with our fellow immigrant community!                                         We will not stand and...
Chicago rally to condemn child massacres in Syria
Rally will be held June 9, 2 p.m., at Michigan & Congress  Chicago, IL - Americans from all backgrounds,...
Better Business Bureau Warns: Look for the Red Flags during your summer Job search
(From the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Â CHICAGO, IL - Many students are off for summer break and find themselves...
Congressional Black Caucus and Black Clergy Occupy the Vote
(From the Weekly Newsletter of Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League) Â This week, Members...
Judge orders wrongfully convicted man released after 24 Years in prison
The Exoneration Project at the University of Chicago learned that James Kluppelberg -- wrongfully imprisoned 24 years for a crime...
State Senator Collins tightens rules to prevent mortgage fraud
Lenders may not require up-front payments for loan modifications  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th)...
Lt. Governor Simon’s statement on strip club surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement regarding the House’s 92-23-3 concurrence to House Bill 1645, Amendment...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan: Legislature passes Bill to combat synthetic drugs
AG Investigators, Local Law Enforcement Remove Over $500,000 Worth of Synthetic Drugs from Stores Statewide  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Attorney...
MWRD worked behind the scenes during NATO Summit; credits Chicago Police Department for keeping the peace
The Cook County agency responsible for sewage treatment and stormwater management for the five million residents of Cook County worked...
