President Obama Names Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama named seventeen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom...
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1,000 Chicagoans Sign Petition Overnight for Emanuel to Declare Chicago a Welcoming City for Refugees, Distinguish from Governor Rauner’s Fearmongering
In response to the news that Governor Rauner will attempt to reject Syrian refugees from finding safety in Illinois, more...
Five Arrested after blockading Koch Carbon Petcoke Terminal in Chicago; Calling for Green Jobs Instead of Dangerous Fossil Fuels
CHICAGO, IL— Five community members and concerned citizens have been arrested following a blockade of the only two entrances to the Koch...
Kirk, Ayotte Lead Bipartisan Letter to President on Potential ISIS Infiltration of Syrian Refugee Flow
ISIS Terror Attacks in Paris Claimed 129 Lives At Least One Attacker Reportedly Infiltrated Syrian Refugee Flow to Enter Europe ...
Bridge Program to Develop Leadership in Black Communities Announced by Amara Enyia, Rep. Davis
Chicago Community organizer and Austin Chamber of Commerce Director Amara Enyia announced an African American leadership development program for Chicago’s...
Illinois Department Of Insurance Inadvertent Data Release Involving Health Care Providers
SPRINGFIELD, IL – On November 9, 2015, the Department of Insurance (DOI), through a constituent complaint learned of an inadvertent...
Speaker Madigan Unable to Attend Nov. 18 Leaders Meeting Due to Family Funeral
CHICAGO, IL - Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement regarding Wednesday's proposed meeting with legislative leaders...
Madigan Lawsuit Alleges Immigrant Worker Abuse by Employment Agencies and Chinese Buffet Restaurants
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit against three underground employment agencies and two suburban Chinese...
Nevada Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft
SACRAMENTO, CA—Glenn Litton, 47, resident of Carson City, Nevada, was sentenced by United States District Judge Morrison C. England Jr....
Chicago Immigrants March & Rally On Anniversary of President’s Executive Actions
A year after the executive action announcements, Chicago immigrants take to the streets to denounce criminalization of immigrant communities and...
