State Senator Raoul Pushes for Stronger Review of Officer-Involved Shootings
SPRINGFIELD, IL — State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) passed legislation yesterday to ensure all officer-involved shootings are properly investigated....
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White Awards Over $15 Million in Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY18 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants...
State Rep. Harper Pushes for Greater Access to Healthy Food Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – To help combat the lack of access to healthy foods in the South Side of Chicago, state...
8th Ward Alderman’s Abuse of Power and Waste of Taxpayers’ Money Was Obvious During a Peaceful Press Conference by 8th Ward Residents
Several 8th Ward residents held a Press Conference in front of Ald. Michelle Harris’ ward office to protest a proposed...
Mice, Roach Infestation and Overall Building Neglect Reaches Critical Point at Southwest Side Elementary School
From: The Chicago Teachers Union "This is our members' daily life and it is making us sick and causing...
Black Columnist Slams Starbucks for Calling Police on Black Men After Just 2 Minutes
Starbucks: Black Coffee Steamed in White Milk By Tolson Banner Timeline: 4:35pm - Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson arrive at...
FTC: Lending Club Misled People About Hidden Fees
Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you need to borrow money to consolidate credit card debt, make home...
Victory for the NAACP DACA Lawsuit
It’s a day for celebration. Ruling on an NAACP-filed lawsuit, a federal court in Washington, D.C. rejected the Trump Administration’s...
State Senator Raoul Secures Stronger Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) passed two pieces of legislation this week that provide additional...
Attorney General Madigan Urges Federal Government Not Weaken CFPB’s Investigative Authority
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general to call on the...
