Stop Mass Incarceration Network – Chicago: Murders by Police Must be Stopped Now!
National Speaking Tour Event #RiseUpOctober – Which Side Are You On? On Wednesday, August 5th, at 11 a.m., Stop Mass...
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Housing Groups Seek Accountability from CHA
From: The Metropolitan Tenants Organization The Chicago Housing Initiative (CHI) announced at a press conference that the Keeping the Promise...
Cook County Board of Commissioners Approve a $2.5 Million Loan Under BUILT in Cook Funds to Help Launch New Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Foods to locate on former Field's campus at Diversey and Pulaski The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved...
Safety Belt Use in Illinois Reaches 95.2 Percent
Drivers and front seat passengers are buckling up more than ever before in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Transportation Secretary...
Howie Mandel Joins Draft Biden National Finance Team
Dr. Howie Mandel, a prominent Los Angeles-based Democratic donor, is the latest person to join Draft Biden 2016’s National Finance...
Rep. Welch Bill Aimed at Improving Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities Signed into Law
WESTCHESTER, IL – A bi-partisan measure introduced by Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside) to help ensure that children with...
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Darryl L....
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Joins House & Senate Democrats to Hold Press Event Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will join Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Whip Steny...
Say Her Name: A Light Action for Sandra Bland
CHICAGO, IL - Tuesday night, Project NIA, The Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls & Young Women and The Chicago...
‘We are in a state of emergency’: Black Youth Project 100 Condemns Police Violence Against Movement for Black Lives Attendees
CHICAGO, IL – In response to yesterday’s unprompted violence against activists attending the Movement for Black Lives convening in Cleveland,...
