Genocide and Code of Silence are killing our youth
 Mom seeks justice for Deontae, offers $10,000 reward  By Chinta Strausberg  The Code of Silence is preventing frightened South...
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Field trip grants available to visit Lincoln Presidential Museum – apply by September 1
 September 1 deadline to apply for field trip grants for schools and groups that serve low-income youth   ...
Illinois GOP Chairman: GOP changing conversation with Debt Deal and Spending Cuts
 Chicago, IL – Today, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady released the following statement regarding the debt ceiling deal: “While...
Summer months bring highest rates of burglaries – more people show interest in Home Security Systems
(Message from the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Chicago, IL - While the summer months are an ideal time for a...
Senator Mark Kirk responds to pending bipartisan agreement to prevent American default
 Washington, DC - United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement on the pending bipartisan agreement to prevent...
Lt. Governor Simon voices support for Illinois DREAM Act
 Chicago, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon expressed support for the Illinois DREAM Act today while joining with Governor...
Mother of slain teen told killer didn’t mean it
Youth to mom: ‘Keep my name out of your mouth’  By Chinta Strausberg Tonya Burch, the mother of slain...
Topinka: Continued federal gridlock will cost Illinois
 Washington payments to state average more than $70 million a day                                                     Chicago, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka...
President Obama’s statement on debt negotiations
President Obama delivered a statement (July 29, 2011) once again calling on Congress to compromise to avoid defaulting on the Nation’s...
What happens if we don’t raise the debt ceiling?
Worth Repeating  (From the Office of U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Representing the 2nd District of Illinois)  July has...
