Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Claims Victory for Child Care Funding Rule Reversal
In January, Senator Emil Jones III and Representative LaShawn Ford filed Senate Bill 105, which would have appropriated funds to...
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Attorneys Organize to Protect the Rights of Arrestees Free of Charge
First Defense Legal Aid (FDLA, First Defense) will report back on its recent experience with Homan Square and other Chicago...
OCAD Responds to 5th Circuit Decision on Immigration, Announces March on November 21st in Chicago: The President Can Do More to Stop Deportations
CHICAGO, IL - In response to the news that the 5th Circuit Court in New Orleans upheld the injunction to...
McAllen-Area Marketer Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme
MCALLEN, TX—A marketer for several area home health agencies has been ordered to federal prison following her conviction of conspiracy...
Cook County State’s Attorney and Illinois Attorney General File Joint Consumer Fraud Lawsuits
The owner of a south suburban company has been named in consumer fraud lawsuits filed jointly today by Cook County...
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Beth Cobert as Director of the Office of Personnel Management
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Beth Cobert as Director of the Office of Personnel...
On Veterans Day, Kirk Reflects on Honoring Promise to Our Nation’s Heroes
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement and video on the 96th anniversary of...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the Justice Department’s Veterans Day Appreciation Ceremony
Washington, DC United States Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: Thank you, Assistant Attorney General Lofthus, for that kind introduction, for...
National Urban League Committee Affirms Decision to Sever Ties with Dallas Affiliate
Suit Filed In Federal Court NEW YORK – The National Urban League Affiliate Services Appeals Committee has affirmed the Board...
Governor Rauner Releases Some Budget Hostages But Retains Power to Take More
From: Grassroots Collaborative Failure to pass SB570 bad news for families seeking stability CHICAGO, IL - The following is a...
