State Senator Collins joins leaders to forge plans for revitalization
 Local Officials to join others from across the nation at three-day Leadership Institute   SPRINGFIELD, IL - Inspired by...
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Attorney General Madigan: DHS caseworker guilty in kickback scheme
CHICAGO, IL ─ Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a Cook County jury has found an Illinois Department of Human Services...
Legendary Icon Dick Gregory Joins Activist Rapper in new “OH NO” video
 "OH-NO" video highlights heartbeat of Occupy Movements  Activist musician Wril passionately voices his concerns in video that features legendary...
Lt. Governor Simon to celebrate birthday by early voting
Urges Illinois citizens to join her in the democratic process  CARBONDALE, IL – If Lt. Governor Sheila Simon gets her...
MWRD recognizes National Groundwater Awareness Week March 11 through 17
All living organisms need water to thrive and protecting such a precious resource is the primary mission of the Metropolitan...
National foreclosure settlement filed in federal court, Madigan urges Illinois borrowers to seek help
CHICAGO, IL — Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged distressed borrowers to call on her office to help determine if they are...
Kirk, Durbin, Delegation call on President to provide federal relief for Southern Illinois Counties
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation...
State’s Attorney announces charges in 1986 murder case
Bond was denied for a man charged in connection with a 1986 murder on Chicago’s West Side, according to the...
Simon advocates for Rockford Women’s center
Touts strip club surcharge to restore critical funding, protect jobs  ROCKFORD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon visited a...
As the economy recovers, many are still seeking low income housing
Popular Low Income Housing Web Site Receives Record Number of Visitors  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Many economists agree that the...
