Sweepstakes Phone Scam Targets Northern Illinois Residents
CHICAGO, IL –  Consumers in Chicago and northern Illinois have contacted the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to report receiving phone...
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Kirk Condemns Iran for Military Drills to Kill U.S. Aircraft Carrier & 5,000 Americans Amid Nuclear Talks
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement after Iran released a provocative video in which the...
Dori Maynard, Diversity Champion, Dies at 56
Maynard Institute By David DeBolt Dori J. Maynard, president of the Robert C. Maynard institute for Journalism Education and longtime...
IDHS Helps More Than 5,000 Individuals With Disabilities Find Jobs
Program offers necessary tools to earn a living wage and become more independent SPRINGFIELD, IL – More people with disabilities...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Recognized Local Law Students in Celebration of African-American History Month
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recognized local law school students during a recent ceremony held in celebration of African-American...
Dr. Wilson Placed Third in Mayoral Race but Supporters say he’s Still Their Winner
Wilson to meet with Garcia soon By Chinta Strausberg While he finished third in a five-way mayoral race, supporters late...
President Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
President Barack Obama's veto message to the Senate: S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act To the Senate of the...
Kirk Warns Against New U.S. Concessions in Iran Nuclear Talks
WASHINGTON, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement in response to the new round of reported...
NAACP Responds to Department of Justice’s Decision Not to File Civil Rights Charges Against George Zimmerman
BALTIMORE, Md. -- The Justice Department announced that the independent federal investigation found insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Announces Staff for 114th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its new staff for the 114th Congress, which will serve under...
