NAACP Applauds South Carolina State Legislature for Voting to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
Washington, DC -- Today, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted 94-20 to remove the Confederate battle flag from public...
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City of Chicago ‘Respect Your Taxi Driver’ Campaign Reminds Battery of a Taxicab Driver is a Class 3 Felony
Aims to Keep Drivers Safe and Call Attention to the Consequences of Violence Towards Taxi Drivers “Be Polite, Not Violent...
New Report Examines Issues, Strategies for Dealing with Urban Flooding in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The prevalence and costs associated with urban flooding in Illinois, along with strategies and recommendations for minimizing...
Attorney General Lynch Announces Federal Marriage Benefits Available to Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
Attorney General Lynch announced today that federal marriage benefits will be available to same-sex couples nationwide following the Supreme Court...
Attorney General Madigan’s Statement on Court’s Ruling to Authorize Payments for Critical Services During Budget Impasse
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued the following statement in response to Judge Diane Larsen’s ruling yesterday...
President Obama’s Remarks on Progress in the Fight Against ISIL
President Barack Obama: Good afternoon, everybody. Â I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend -- especially our men and women...
Presidential Candidates Confirm to Speak at National Urban League Conference
Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Hillary Clinton, and Martin O’Malley Confirm to Speak at National Urban League Conference All roads lead...
Former US Senate Chief of Staff and Legislator Named National Urban League Policy Director
NEW YORK - Former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Don Cravins, Jr., has been named the National Urban League’s Senior...
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Brad R....
Preckwinkle Praises Efforts to Upgrade Conditions at County Jail Complex
Department of Facilities Management takes lead in meeting compliance standards The Cook County Department of Facilities Management (DFM) has met...
