State Rep. Tom Cross files bill to protect taxpayers from double dipping
"Can you name any place in the world where someone can get two pensions for the same job?" said State...
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Lt. Gov. Simon: HopeLine drive collects 2,000-plus cell phones
                                                 Matching money to benefit domestic violence agencies  Springfield, IL – More than $10,000 will be given to...
Fire group offering free training for black applicants
By Chinta Strausberg The African American Firefighters & Paramedic League and SmokeBuster’s II are providing a free training program for...
The Better Business Bureau Offers Good Credit Score Tips
(A Message from the Better Business Bureau) Chicago, IL - Keeping up on credit card debt is an important part...
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Columbus Day Holiday
 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities that are normally open Monday through Friday...
State's Attorney Alvarez Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Annual El Humanitario Awards Ceremony honored two prominent Latino community leaders  In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cook County...
Peace protesters to kick-off run-up to Afghanistan war protest with 2-day vigil at Obama headquarters
 “Ten years of war is ten too many,†say protesters. Speakers to include key field organizer for late Mayor...
Chatham residents to hold meeting on controversial alternative school
 Will call the Cardinal if Father Atoyebi is a no show  By Chinta Strausberg  Residents are anxiously awaiting...
Alderman Sawyer responds to Job Fair hoax
Notices sent out recently by text message promoting a downtown job fair hosted by 6th Ward Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer...
Troy Davis never lost hope, never lost his faith in God or in his higher purpose
 Yesterday (Oct. 1) Troy Davis was laid to rest.  Thousands joined in to celebrate his life at the...
