Gov. Rauner Requests SBA Assistance to Help People, Businesses Affected by April Tornado Declaration
Would Make Low-Interest, Long-Term Loans Available SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced he is requesting a U.S. Small...
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Cook County Officials Unveil New Prostitution and Trafficking Intervention Court
New diversion program will focus on treatment and services over incarceration Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and partners in...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Urges Governor Rauner to Sign Comprehensive Law Enforcement Reform Package
The recent string of officer-involved deaths prompted legislative leaders in the Black Caucus to address the concerns of both law...
Preckwinkle’s Key Criminal Justice Initiative, Reducing Automatic Transfers, Wins Approval in Illinois General Assembly
Rep. Nekritz, Sen. Raoul shepherd restoration of judicial discretion through Legislature The Illinois General Assembly gave final approval to legislation...
Opening ReMARCs – From Unrest to Lasting Change: Repairing Police Interactions
Communities, Police Can Repair Fractured Relationships By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban league "It's naïve to think we...
Prosecutors Secure 45-Year Sentence In 2013 Shooting
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the 2013 shooting death of another man over...
President Obama Weekly Address: Pass the USA Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address President Barack Obama addressed critical pieces of national security business that remained unfinished...
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
President Barack Obama announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu...
President Obama to Host White House Conference on Aging
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, July 13, President Barack Obama will host the White House Conference on Aging.  The White...
NAACP Statement on DOJ Agreement with Cleveland Police Department & Officer Brelo Acquittal
The NAACP has released the following statement in response to the DOJ’s Agreement with the Cleveland Police Department & Officer...
