Attorney General Madigan’s Statement on Illinois Comptroller Vacancy
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan provided the following statement on the impact of the unfortunate passing of...
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National Black Caucus of State Legislators Ratifies Resolution Calling on Google, Facebook, Others to Increase Diversity in Employment
DALLAS, TX - On December 12, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) ratified a resolution titled "Supporting the...
Sign Up to Be Told When 1099G Tax Form is Available
Saved Taxpayers $200,000 Last Year CHICAGO, IL– Individuals who collected unemployment insurance in 2014 can take control of their tax...
Racial Bias Diminishes Optimism of Latinos Over Time
By Barbara Ferrer Migration of Latino families to America is an inspiring story of men, women and children leaving their...
Solar Policies Come at the Expense of Communities Least Able to Afford Them
By Arley Johnson In the drive to develop certain sectors in our nation's economy, we have all too often seen...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Calls for Restoring Judicial Discretion and Ending the Illinois Law Automatically Transferring Young People from Juvenile to Adult Court
Friday’s event marks the beginning of Cook County’s participation in the White House-led “My Brother’s Keeper†Initiative to address opportunity...
Holiday Action to Pass Reparations for Chicago Police Torture Survivors
March and public memorial honoring survivors of CPD torture and communities of color enduring ongoing police abuse, violence and murder...
The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Promotes Fire Safety During the Holiday Season
Christmas Trees and Decorations Could Pose Risks of Fires SPRINGFIELD, IL - As the holidays fast approach, the Illinois Office...
Chicago Firehouse Goes Up in Smoke
By Chinta Strausberg This reporter saw fire coming out of the roof of the popular restaurant, located at 1401 So....
For Our Fallen: Vigil for Victims of Violence in Chicago & Protest Against Police Brutality
CHICAGO, IL - Each year, The Chicago Light Brigade holds a memorial for victims of violence in Chicago. This year's...
