Menendez, Kirk Amendment for stronger sanctions against Iran passes in the Senate
 Washington, DC – The US Senate approved an amendment authored by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) unanimously...
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Madigan: Rock Island man arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault, child pornography production
Rock Island, IL ─ Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office’s Operation Glass House, a statewide initiative aimed...
State Senator Hunter: Supplemental budget increases to DHS came just in time
Springfield, IL - Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) supported restoring funding to the Department of Human Service's (DHS) Fiscal...
Jesse White’s Disability Parking Crack Down results in more than 30 Citations statewide
Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the Secretary of State Police issued 31 citations this weekend during a statewide...
Lt. Governor Simon praises bipartisan budget plan
Will keep seven state facilities open, avoid nearly 2,000 layoffs  Carbondale, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the only...
AARP Launches Social Security Benefits Calculator
New planning resources help Americans decide when to claim benefits and  prepare for retirement  Washington, DC - AARP...
Reopening of crosswalk boosts safety at major Chicago tourist attraction
The Active Transportation Alliance applauds the reopening of crosswalk between Buckingham Fountain and lakefront  In a move that demonstrates...
Black Art Gallery aids local tornado victims by donating art
 Tuscaloosa, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Scott Robinson Designs helped local victims of the deadly tornado that hit Tuscaloosa, AL on...
Legislative Audit Commission accepting applications for Auditor General post
Springfield, IL - The Legislative Audit Commission announced that it is accepting applications from persons interested in appointment as Auditor...
Pfleger: Pray for parents of murdered children this Thanksgiving Day
Parents must face empty table chairs  By Chinta Strausberg  Flanked by more than two dozen supporters, Father Michael...
