Conviction Vacated in 1980 Murder
CHICAGO, IL – Calling new DNA results “extraordinarily compelling†evidence that “casts doubt on his involvement in the victim’s death,â€...
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ReMARCs: Historic Effort to Reform Criminal Justice System Will Transform the Nation
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO, National Urban League This week, President Obama became the first sitting President to...
President Obama and Congressional Black Caucus Statements on the Passing of Dr. George Cooper
President Barack Obama: Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. George Cooper, the Executive Director...
Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat
SPRINGFIELD, IL - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav...
Texas NAACP Statement on the Death of Sandra Bland
AUSTIN, Texas – According to the Waller County Sheriff's office and the Texas Department of Public Safety, Sandra Bland was...
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Attend Closing Bell Ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC rang the closing bell...
Kirk Statement on Anniversary of MH-17 Attack
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today on the anniversary of the MH-17 attack by...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Statement on the Shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch provided the following statement on the shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee: “On behalf of the Department...
State Senator Raoul Votes for Legal Authorization to Pay State Workers
Measure also keeps essential services operational during budget impasse SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued...
BBB Alert: MasterCard Phone Scam Hits Northern Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Another phone scam has resurfaced in northern Illinois. Consumers have reported that they are receiving automated messages...
