Attorney General Madigan’s statement on Supreme Court decision on DOMA
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the...
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National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President calls Supreme Court ruling in Shelby County v. Holder “Travesty to Justice”
In response to yesterday's Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the...
Lt. Governor Simon issues statement on Supreme Court decisions
CHICAGO, IL – Following the United States Supreme Court’s historic decisions on civil liberties this morning, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon...
Attorney General Madigan: Cell phone “cramming” a growing consumer threat, urges FTC to take action
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address the growing problem of...
State Senator Raoul: Court’s voting rights ruling highlights value of Illinois’ protections
“I’m proud to live in a progressive state that values full participation by all citizens in the democratic processâ€Â  - State...
Local Charity Suspected Of Fraud: Better Business Bureau Alert
CHICAGO, IL -Â The Better Business Bureau has received inquiries from northern Illinois residents regarding solicitations for donations to Smiles...
Senator Kirk Statement Regarding Senate Vote on Immigration Reform Border Security Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement regarding the Senate vote to invoke cloture on...
AARP Launches “Voices of Civil Rights” Public Service Campaign to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Key Milestones in the Civil Rights Movement
WASHINGTON - AARP is commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Medgar Evers' assassination (6/12/63), the March on Washington (8/28/63) and the...
Binational Gay Couples Hopeful About Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
New America Media By Anthony Advincula Felipe Sousa-RodrÃguez is waiting to hear news this week that could change his immigration...
Madigan urges Department of Defense to strengthen protections for servicemembers targeted by predatory lenders
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to strengthen regulations under the...
