Mandela’s illness exposes little end-of-life planning in modern world
 New America Media By Viji Sundaram PALO ALTO, Calif. – For weeks now, the media has been pouring out...
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U.S. Senator Kirk coordinates comprehensive, bipartisan effort to fight dangerous gangs in Illinois and across America
Senate Appropriations Committee Moves to Ramp Up National Gang Strategy; Justice Department Funding Bill Takes on Gangs of National Significance,...
Playwright invites all to express their feelings about Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till
Janet Langhart Cohen Would Like You to Join Her to Express Your Reflections On Racism To Honor Trayvon Martin and...
Chicago man charged with sexual abuse and child pornography
A 30-year-old Chicago man has been charged with sexual abuse and multiple counts of child pornography following the execution of...
One million people – and still counting – sign the NAACP’s Petition asking the Department of Justice to pursue federal and civil rights charges against George Zimmerman
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President/CEO of the NAACPÂ Â One million people. As of Tuesday morning, one million people have...
Topinka to launch Illinois Nonprofit Advisory Council
CHICAGO, ILÂ - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka will stand with nonprofit leaders from across the state for a noon press...
Liquor Control Commission June Underage Compliance Report; five licenses cited for violations
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In June the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 55 businesses...
Attorney General Madigan announces $70 million to help rebuild Illinois communities devastated by foreclosure crisis
National Foreclosure Settlement Funding to advance neighborhood rebuilding efforts  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced...
This is the Moment for Action on Climate Change
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President/CEO of the NAACP Â President Obama kicked off the summer with a high-profile environmental speech...
Felony Trial for Gary Wagaman Postponed Until September 16
Prosecution failed to review key evidence, requested continuance to interview police officers  CHICAGO, IL – The bench trial for Mr....
