FBI Releases 2014 Crime Statistics from the National Incident-Based Reporting System
The FBI released details on more than 5.4 million criminal offenses reported via the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in...
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The Illinois State Fire Marshal Encourages Fire Safety During the Holiday Season
SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the holiday season upon us once again, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds...
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s Flawed Rationale
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO, National Urban League Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is under fire for...
Urban League’s “Save Our Sons” Program Boasts High Job Placement Rate
For two years, Tyrell Stalling sent off job applications to no avail. Sometimes, he was homeless. “At one point I...
Drone for the Holidays? Remember the Pre-flight Checklist
IDOT Reminds Public of Safety Regulations for Popular Christmas Gift SPRINGFIELD, IL – With drone sales taking off approaching the...
Lead Defendant Sentenced in $5.8 Million Mortgage Fraud Ring
ATLANTA, GA — Chiedu “George” Chukwuka has been sentenced in connection with his lead role in a mortgage fraud ring...
State Senator Raoul: Body Cams, Other Policing and Criminal Justice Reforms Take Effect in the New Year
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) reminded Illinoisans that the start of the new year will...
Two Cuban Nationals Indicted for Possession of Stolen Account Numbers and Identity Theft
A federal grand jury in East St. Louis, IL, returned an indictment charging Eriberto Ricardo Gomez, 41, and Yasmanis L....
So, What Did President Obama and Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Discuss During Their Meeting?
Readout of the President's meeting with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg President Barack Obama met with former New...
Departments of Justice, Homeland Security and Labor Announce Selection of Phase II Anti-Trafficking Coordination Teams
The U.S. Departments of Justice, Homeland Security and Labor announced the selection of six new Anti-Trafficking Coordination Teams. These teams...
