Congressman Rush, diverse civil rights coalition move to end predatory prison phone rates
 Seek end to kickback scheme that hurts families  By Chinta Strausberg  Leaders of a diverse civil rights...
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Illinois Senate Democrats pass balanced budget
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Â The Illinois Senate passed a balanced budget for the next fiscal year that spends $255 million less...
U.S. Senator Kirk applauds Senate passage of Iran Sanctions Bill
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), a leading co-author of Iran sanctions legislation, today released the following statement applauding...
State Senator Collins seeks justice for youngest trafficking victims
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) lauded the unanimous passage of legislation designed to make it...
Charges against two men in connection with NATO related investigations
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office released the following statement Sunday following charges against two men in connection with NATO...
Shut Down I.C.E. Pro-Immigrant and Anti-NATO advocates join forces
Dozens will travel from Chicago to Crete, IL today to face Immigration and Custom Enforcement Officials  CHICAGO, IL- Today...
American Academy of Environmental Engineers presents grand prize to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Univ. of IL study of area waterways
Representatives from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) attending the American Academy of Environmental Engineers’ conference held...
Humanitarian crises in Syria: How you can help
Send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Syria’ to 80077 Plymouth, Michigan – Mercy-USA for Aid and Development, through its staff...
Funeral Services for Carol Ann Winn, 61, set for Monday, May 21, 2012
By Chinta Strausberg  Memorial services for Carol Ann Winn, 61, who passed on May 7, 2012 at her South...
National Lawyers Guild condemns preemptive police raids & unlawful searches on the streets
Early morning house raid in Bridgeport and harassment of activists indicates intolerance of free speech rights   CHICAGO, IL...
