State Senator Raoul Measure Targeting Repeat Gun Offenders Passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) secured passage of legislation aimed at taking a comprehensive approach...
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Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Criticizes Attorney General for Review of Consent Decrees
In letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, CBC states, “As you may recall, we opposed your nomination… It is clear...
Victims of Notorious Frame-Up Cop Face Critical Court Date Today
Chicago Detective Reynaldo Guevara Allegedly Caused the Wrongful Convictions of Dozens States Atty Foxx Refuses to Allow New Trials for...
Former District Attorney Walter P. Reed and his Son, Steven P. Reed, Sentenced
Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that former St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Walter P. Reed, age 70, and...
Don’t Let Utility Scams Overpower You
By Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC When your electricity goes out, you lose power in more ways than...
Islamic American Relief Agency Sentenced for Transferring Nearly $1.4 Million to Iraq in Violation of Sanctions
IARA employee provided satellite phone used in 1998 terrorist bombings of U.S. Embassies; $818,000 in assets transferred to Heifer International...
Correcting the Record on Property Tax Legislation
As many of you know, yesterday's deadline to pay off any delinquent property taxes from 2015 has generated a lot...
Illinois State Police Conduct Over 1,400 Truck Inspections During “Operation Sauter”
138 Commercial Motor Vehicles and Unqualified Drivers Placed Out of Service SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) announced...
Major Victory for Immigrant, Refugee, Domestic Violence and other Community Leaders as Illinois TRUST Act Passes Senate Executive Committee
CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Senate Executive Committee took an important step today toward making our state safer for immigrants...
Rep. Harper Legislation Stops Big Insurance Companies From Denying Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to protect health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, state Rep. Harper, D-Chicago, is...
