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...
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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....
What is important is that this is not over
 Marc Morial President, National Urban League The times have called for swift and organized action (see the National Urban League’s...
Beyond the verdict in Sanford
Marc Mauer The Sentencing Project As have all Americans, we have followed the trial in the tragic death of Trayvon...
SIDES to Fight Fraud, Protect Taxpayers, Save Money
CHICAGO, IL – A new internet exchange will make it easier and more efficient to protest unemployment insurance claims, identify potential...
Father Michael Pfleger likens Zimmerman acquittal to murder of Emmett Till
Says ‘Racism is in the DNA of American Society’   By Chinta Strausberg   In a very emotionally...
Car break downs and accidents can be scam opportunities, Better Business Bureau advises
CHICAGO, IL - July is a popular month for driving vacations and other road trips. Unfortunately, driving can sometimes mean...
Housing Rights Activists Stop Home Auction
CHICAGO, ILÂ - Members of various housing rights and activist groups will hold a rally and press conference on Monday July...
Atty. General Madigan: Apple conspired with publishers to fix E-Book prices
Federal Court Finds Apple Was “Essential Member†of Pricing Conspiracy  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that...
Topinka requests legal review of Amendatory Veto
Comptroller responds to Governor's action  SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka released the following statement Wednesday in...
