Prosecutors secure 40-year sentence for defendant charged with co-offender’s murder
A man charged with murder after his co-offender was shot and killed during a 2011 botched armored truck robbery on...
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Families rally to stop evictions by Wells Fargo eight months after Attorney General’s settlement
CHICAGO, IL – After unsuccessful attempts to get Wells Fargo to accept his offer to repurchase his home, Aaron Vaughn...
State’s Attorney reminds residents to beware of home repair fraud schemes
 A Note from Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney  April showers may bring May flowers, but they are...
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...
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...
