Simon applauds Senate committee for passage of taxpayer receipt bill
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement after the Senate Revenue Committee’s unanimous passage of...
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15th Anniversary Child Care Business Expo Presented by the Women’s Business Development Center to be Held June 1
The 15th Anniversary Child Care Business Expo, presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), will be held on Saturday,...
CONSUMER ALERT: Madigan warns residents to remain alert for “Storm Chasers” after severe storms, floods in Chicago
 Attorney General Investigators to Look Into Repair-Related Complaints   CHICAGO, IL – Following the severe storms and flooding that hit...
Simon: Comprehensive background checks a “must†for concealed carry law
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement regarding House Bill 997 sponsored by Rep. Brandon...
Chicago communities will commemorate the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom with a March on City Hall for Peace With Justice
From Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression   Chicago Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression Organizing Committee to Stop...
Raoul legislation cracks down on violent flash mobs
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th) has introduced legislation cracking down on violent “flash mobs†and requiring internet...
Bishop Jakes’ International Leadership Conference to feature session with Grammy(R) Award-Winning Producer, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins
 Additional notable industry powerhouses to lead church-oriented arts and entertainment workshops at annual conference   DALLAS, TX - Rodney...
Senator Kirk responds to Senate vote on Public Safety & Second Amendment Rights Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement yesterday regarding the Senate vote on the Public Safety...
CTA officials vow to hire blacks for $425 million Red Line project
 And officials say: ‘Fronts need not apply’  By Chinta Strausberg  While $425 million Red Line South Reconstruction...
Illinois House unanimously passes Bill designed to prevent “Pill Shoppers” from aiding Meth criminals
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded House lawmakers for their unanimous support of a bill to prevent...
