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...
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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...
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa to receive Lincoln Leadership Prize
 Wałęsa will accept the award February 9 in Chicago  Chicago, IL – Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, who...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Springfield, IL —The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the availability of the Child and Adult Care Food Program...
Lt. Governor Simon: donate old cell phones to domestic violence survivors
Verizon to donate up to $10,000 to prevention organizations  Springfield, IL – In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,...
National Summit to address lack of economic opportunity for all Americans: Leading organizations will create a national dialogue on key issues
 National poll to be released at event where NYC Mayor Bloomberg and other dignitaries will participate   Opportunity Nation,...
Students, teachers push to halt Methyl Iodide use in California farms
New America Media By Li Miao Lovett  Sal Lua remembers the reactions he and his fellow Brown Berets encountered...
Illinois Lt. Governor Simon to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will launch a statewide cell phone drive in conjunction with Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine campaign on...
