Join In the Fight For Minimum Wage: Add Your Name
From Rep. Jan Schakowsky In July, I took the minimum wage challenge. For one week I tried to live on...
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This Labor Day, Let’s Talk About the Minimum Wage: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC —In this week’s address, the President wished Americans a Happy Labor Day weekend, highlighted the important economic progress...
IEMA Encourages People to Plan for Emergencies during National Preparedness Month in September
‘Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare’ is Theme SPRINGFIELD, IL – Disasters can strike anytime and anywhere. To encourage...
Chicago Police Commander Charged
CHICAGO, IL - A Chicago Police Commander has been arrested and is facing felony criminal charges in connection with an...
Better Business Bureau Issues “Granny Scam” Advisory
CHICAGO, IL - Many scams and schemes run by con artists are cyclical in that they come and go. Sometimes...
Tell Burger King To Stay in the USA: Sign The Petition
Walgreens is staying in the U.S., but now Burger King, the second biggest hamburger outfit in America, is headed for...
Community Organizers will March a Funeral Procession around Fannie Mae
CHICAGO, IL. -Â On Friday, August 29th, community activists, friends and neighbors of Mary Ann Bonelli will march a funeral...
IDOT, Law Enforcement Crack Down on Drunk Drivers Labor Day Weekend to Avoid Fatal Crashes
Safety Campaign Targets Impaired Drivers; Innovative New Digital Media Campaign Aims to Keep Illinois Motor Vehicle Injuries and Deaths on...
Tell the Senate To Overturn Citizens United: Sign The Petition
"Corporations and the ultra-rich shouldn’t be allowed to buy our elected officials by spending unlimited amounts of money influencing elections....
Madigan: Lake County Man Arrested for Child Pornography
CHICAGO, IL ─ Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced charges against a Lake County man on multiple counts of possessing...
