Speaker Madigan: House Overrides Governor’s Veto of Arbitration Bill if All 71 Democrats are Present
CHICAGO, IL - Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on Tuesday released the following statement regarding the House override vote...
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AARP Survey Released in Conjunction With New Work and Jobs Website Shows Many Experienced Workers Focus on Working Longer – and Into Retirement, Mostly in Part-Time Positions
AARP Site Helps 50-Plus Stay Connected, Competitive, Current WASHINGTON, DC-Work is the new retirement. While many Americans state that they...
New Laws Provide Property Tax Relief for Veterans with Disabilities, Families
More Illinois veterans and persons with disabilities will be eligible for tax relief as a result of legislation recently enacted. ...
Congressional Black Caucus Offers Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Helen Burns Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of...
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Gilmore to Serve as U.S. Marshal, Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Courts, and More Nominations for Key Administration Posts
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Gilmore to Serve as U.S. Marshal WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama nominated Edward L. Gilmore...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Opening Remarks at an Office of Justice Programs Panel Discussion on Justice-Involved Young Adults
Washington, DC Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: Thank you, Associate Attorney General Delery, for that kind introduction and for your...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the Memorial Service for Voting Rights Leader Amelia Boynton Robinson
 Selma, Alabama Remarks as prepared for delivery Atty. General Loretta E. Lynch: Good afternoon. To the family members and...
Department of Insurance Launches New Public Pension Division FOIA Portal
Information about annual statements available online at: https://insurance2.illinois.gov/Applications/Pension/FOIAReporting/FOIAPortal.aspx SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Acting Director Anne Melissa...
A Lens on Economic Independence This Labor Day
By Marc Morial President & Ceo, National Urban League President Grover Cleveland declared Labor Day a federal holiday in...
SBA Approves Assistance for Grundy, Iroquois Counties
People affected by summer severe weather eligible to apply for low-interest, long-term loans to help with recovery SPRINGFIELD, IL –...
