President Obama: It’s Time To Reform our Criminal Justice System
President Barack Obama's Weekly Address on the Criminal Justice System WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, the President spoke...
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Newly Formed Organization Launches 2016 Voter Protection Initiative
Long time voting rights advocate Barbara Arnwine has joined forces with voting rights and justice colleagues to form the Transformative...
Kemper Companies Sue to Block Audit to Confirm Payment of Life Insurance Policies
Audits of Other Life Insurance Companies Identified More Than $195 Million Owed to Grieving Families SPRINGFIELD, IL – Three...
President Obama Signs Budget Act of 2015
Remarks by President Barack Obama at Signing of the Budget Act of 2015 Oval Office President Barack Obama: Well,...
Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community
Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community African Americans across the Country Face Vast Disparities in...
Black Caucus Members Join Child Care Advocates as New Survey Shows Damage from Rauner Rules Likely More Extensive Than Thought
First-Ever Survey of Its Type Captures Scope of Devastation from Eligibility Changes July 1st CHICAGO, IL -Members of the...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Recognizes Domestic Violence Month
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez presented awards to individuals who assist victims...
Kirk Condemns Iran for Arresting Another Iranian-American Citizen for Unclear Charges
Urges U.S. to Push Back as Iranian Regime and Revolutionary Guard Escalate Threatening Behavior in Middle East and Beyond WASHINGTON,...
Madigan Announces Approximately $3 Million Settlement With Medical Waste Disposal Company
Illinois-based company to pay $26.75 million to 12 states, D.C., federal government CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa...
President Obama Applauds Democrats and Republicans for Passing a Long-Term Budget Agreement
President Barack Obama's Statement on Passing of Budget: I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to...
