President Barack Obama’s speech on Afghanistan, June 22, 2011
Good evening. Nearly 10 years ago, America suffered the worst attack on our shores since Pearl Harbor. This mass murder...
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Statement of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk on the President’s Afghanistan withdrawal announcement
Washington, DC -Â United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)Â released the following statement in response to the President's Announcement regarding...
Atty. General Madigan warns consumers of recall on Fuel Gels
Recall Comes Days After Attorney General Issues Consumer Alert on Gels’ Dangers Chicago, IL ─ Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
Rep. Monique Davis: “Don’t single out the Black Caucus†to vote for the Concealed Carry Bill
Says HB 148 is 6 votes shy of passing  By Chinta Strausberg  The controversial Illinois Concealed bill, recently...
1,500 send message to gangs: “No more shooting”
Gang leaders agree to meet with Pfleger   By Chinta Strausberg Leading more than 1,500 supporters down West 79th...
Danny Bakewell declines re-election bid as NNPA Chair, prepares to pass the torch
By Hazel Trice Edney  (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. the fiery chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association,...
NYC rally to promote peace and empower young people
The New York City Domestic Violence Hotline receives an average of a thousand calls from teenagers every month  New...
Sec’y of State Jesse White announces sixty-five Illinois Public Libraries to receive technology packages to help local businesses and entrepreneurs
Springfield, IL — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that sixty-five Illinois public libraries have...
Better Business Bureau Advises: Don’t let stress and confusion from an auto accident add more expenses
Chicago, ILÂ - After the initial shock of a car accident, people often find themselves facing stress and confusion over how...
Lt. Gov. Simon: Apply for Farmers Market Grants
 Carbondale, IL – An advocate for rural communities, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today urged local food producers to apply for...
