State Rep. Dunkin Calls for Vote on Plan to Save Chicago State
Bipartisan support for Dunkin rescue effort grows; Plan would not raise taxes or reduce services, Governor says he would sign...
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NAACP National Board of Directors Elects New Members
NAACP National Board of Directors Elects New Members, Passes Resolution on Flint Water Crisis at Annual Meeting in New York...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Celebrates African American History Month
In recognition of African American History Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez along with members of the office’s African...
Black Caucus Chairman says legislation Ken Dunkin is Proposing to Save CSU Comes “With a Few Strings Attached”
Statement from Senate Black Caucus Chairman Emil Jones III regarding Dunkin's HB 6409 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Recently, State Representative...
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Carla D. Hayden as Librarian of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carla D. Hayden as Librarian of Congress. President...
Jobs After Jail: Ending the Prison to Poverty Pipeline
State regulations bar formerly incarcerated workers from good jobs and a chance at stability About 70 million people in...
County Board President’s Chief of Staff Announces Resignation; Will Head Statewide Children’s Advocacy Group
Tasha Green Cruzat, chief of staff to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, announced that she will leave her County...
Connecticut Inmate Requesting Unbiased Legal Representation
Connecticut inmate, Dr. Ernest C. Garlington, requesting unbiased legal representation following testimony that sentencing judge's wife intimidated his attorney. ...
State Rep. Ford Hosts Press Conference on Foster Care
CHICAGO, IL –Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago and Breaking Bread Group to Advance Foster Care hosted a...
Senator Kirk: Gitmo Prisoners Belong in Gitmo, Not in the U.S. with Constitutional Rights
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement after President Obama announced plans to close the...
