Butterfield Takes Helm of the Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was sworn in as the 24th Chair of the Congressional Black...
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Cook County Crosses Million-Pound Threshold In Effort to Rid Itself of Old Paper
Cook County has recycled more than one million pounds of old documents, reports and miscellaneous paperwork in the last year-and-a-half,...
IEMA Encourages People to Test Homes for Radon During Radon Action Month in January
Announces annual contests to promote awareness of radon health risks SPRINGFIELD, IL – Cold weather might put a damper on...
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Allan R. Landon to Serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Allan R. Landon to serve on the Board of...
Some Immigrants Relieved to See Holiday Season End
VoiceWayes/New America Media By Michael Lozano It’s that time of year when many people are just getting back into their...
NAACP Statement on the Passing of Pioneer, Former Senator Edward W. Brooke III
The NAACP has released the following statement on the death of Senator Edward W. Brooke III: "The NAACP mourns the...
Attorney General Holder’s Statement on Yearly Law Enforcement Officer Fatality Statistics
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund released preliminary fatality statistics for 2014. Â The data in the report shows that...
Simon: Clemency Granted to Those on the Right Side of History
Governor approves petitions for Illinois abolitionists CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon applauded Governor Quinn’s action to grant...
Father Pfleger, Youth Remember Gunshot Victims of 2014, Cry out for Peace in 2015
Calls for end of gun violence By Chinta Strausberg Releasing 22 white doves as a symbol of peace on the...
Fail Financially in ’14? A Fix For 2015
Ten Resolutions for Better Financial Health CHICAGO, IL -Â Among the top New Year's Resolutions, for many consumers, are to...
