Alderman Moreno to Introduce the Stop, Transparency, Oversight and Protection Act Before the Chicago City Council
UPDATE: Both Alderman Maldonado, 26th Ward, and Alderman Moreno, 1st Ward, will introduce the STOP Act to the Chicago City...
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After Charleston Shooting, Churches Stay Vigilant
Richmond Pulse By Nancy DeVille RICHMOND, Calif. -- The killing of a beloved pastor and eight churchgoers in Charleston, S.C....
Mitsubishi Plant in Normal, Illinois Closing
Director Schultz Issues Statement SPRINGFIELD, IL – Department of Commerce Director Jim Schultz issued the following statement on the closing...
Pfleger says Sandra Bland was “hung first by racism”
Sadden at her death By Chinta Strausberg Father Michael L. Pfleger Sunday said the controversy over whether Sandra Bland, the...
Senate Advances Kirk Legislation to Reauthorize and Reform Ex-Im Bank
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) applauded the Senate’s 67-26 vote to invoke cloture on his legislation to reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank....
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Recognizes the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing the 25th anniversary of...
Fired Police Cmdr. Calls for U.S. Justice Dept. Probe on Demands to Fix Police Abuse Reports
By Chinta Strausberg Allegedly fired for refusing to change the conclusion of his police brutality cases that did not support...
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Phone Carriers to Offer Call-Blocking Technology to Customers
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan called on five major phone companies to offer call-blocking technology to their...
State’s Attorney Issues a Consumer Alert Regarding Travel Providers
Most of us will be looking for some rest and relaxation during the summer and fall seasons by taking much...
Downstate Illinois Still Lagging in Job Growth
Unemployment Rates Continue Falling in All Metro Areas Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates CHICAGO, IL – June was the 16th...
