State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez Provides Tips for Staying Safe During Spring Break
A Note from Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney STAY SAFE DURING SPRING BREAK With winter on the run and...
News and Blogs
Political Game Playing in Chicago’s Mayoral Campaign: “In Your Face†Backroom Politics Should Never be a Part of the Plan
The Bottom Line is: It's about trust...it's not about emotionalism. Who Do You TRUST to Lead the City of Chicago...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Stepping Up Efforts to Address Hate Crimes
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has formed a new Hate Crimes Advisory and Prosecutions Council in an effort to raise awareness...
Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran, pursuant to...
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. G. K. Butterfield’s Statement in Response to GOP Senators’ Open Letter to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement in response to...
Advisory: “Malicious Tagging” Still a Danger For Facebook Users
CHICAGO, IL -In recent months, thousands of Facebook users have been the victim of a scam called "malicious tagging". The...
Preckwinkle Nominates Amy Campanelli for a 6-Year Term as Cook County Public Defender
Campanelli’s Experience includes 23 Years in the Public Defender’s Office Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will nominate Amy Campanelli...
NAACP Board Passes Clean Energy Resolution
NEW YORK, NY – The NAACP National Board of Directors approved a resolution entitled “Promoting Equitable Access to Clean Energy...
Attorney General Madigan Files Motion to Intervene in Gov. Rauner’s Federal Fair Share Fee Lawsuit
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion to intervene in Governor Bruce Rauner’s federal lawsuit that...
Policing Black Communities
By Cornell William Brooks President & CEO, NAACP No civil rights charges for Wilson. Systematic discrimination within Ferguson Police Department...
