President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mauro Morales...
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Avoid Getting Swept Up By Fake Charities When Giving To Tornado Relief Charities, Warns BBB
CHICAGO, IL - In the wake of the recent tornadoes that struck in northern and central Illinois millions of dollars...
President Obama, Holder, NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus, and National Urban League Response to Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch
After a delayed 166 days, the U.S. Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as Attorney General by a 56-43 vote. Ten...
Kirk Votes to Confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement after voting to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Issues Statement on State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’ Drug Policies Announcement
County Board President Preckwinkle: "I am pleased to see that the State’s Attorney has finally recognized what many of us have...
Statement by President Obama on the Deaths of Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room President Barack Obama: This morning, I want to express our grief and condolences to...
Chicago LGBTs Gear Up for Supreme Court Decision
April 28th Oral Arguments to Spur Protests & Vigils Around the Country CHICAGO, IL – With the Supreme Court hosting...
State Rep. Ford Passes Bipartisan Measure to Reform Cook County Bail System
SPRINGFIELD, IL – To reduce the negative impact of the criminal justice system in Cook County on low income individuals...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Recognizes Crime Victims
In honor of National Crime Victims Rights Week, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez hosted a ceremony recognizing four surviving...
NAACP Strongly Support the Decision of the U.S. Department of Justice to Investigate the Incidents That Led to the Death of Freddie Gray
NAACP Statement on DOJ’s Decision to Investigate Death of Freddie Gray BALTIMORE, MD – The U.S. Department of Justice has...
