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...
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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...
Republican Early Voting participation up 77% over 2008 primary
 Early Voting ends Thursday, March 15 Republican voters in suburban Cook County are coming out in larger numbers and...
Madigan collects more than $900 million in state revenue in 2011
Attorney General’s office generated nearly $30 for every tax dollar spent  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced...
Lt. Governor Simon supports rape crisis fund
 Strip club surcharge passes Senate committee  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon testified in support of legislation...
