Rep. Ford Bill to Allow Immediate Record Sealing Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure that will allow for immediate...
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Former Fresno Bank of America Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling at Least $100,000 from Bank
FRESNO, Calif. —Sylvia Ochoa, 34, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to embezzlement by a bank employee, United States Attorney Phillip...
The People’s OPL, Members of the Obama Presidential Library CBA Coalition Discuss the Need for a Community Benefits Agreement to Protect the Community’s Interests
Members of the Obama Library CBA Coalition will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday,...
Immigrant Rights Petition Signed by Over 40k To be Delivered to Senators
Today, April 3rd – Activists with United We Dream and Justice for Our Neighbors will stand with immigrants and refugees as...
Prison Strike Leader Moved to Infirmary after Twenty Four Days Refusing Food
Siddique Abdullah Hasan, a national prisoner leader has been on hunger strike since Monday, February 27th. On Friday, March 24th...
Harper Fights to Stop Part-Time Politicians from Obtaining Perks
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to make government officials more accountable to the people they represent, Illinois State Rep....
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans
Illinois Veterans’ Home in LaSalle hosted a Welcome Home celebration LaSalle, IL - Vietnam War Veterans were honored...
Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas
Many downstate metros continue to report job losses Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates CHICAGO, IL – All but one...
Women Sentenced for Providing Material Support to Terrorists
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Two women were sentenced today for terrorism crimes related to their material support of al-Shabaab, a designated...
Rep. Sims Passes Measure Giving Cook County Homeowners More Time to Pay Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, is fighting to give Cook County homeowners additional time to pay...
