Dawn Clark Netsch, an icon and legend in Illinois politics, loses battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease
This post was updated  Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka release statements...
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The Sentencing Project Disenfranchisement News: International group critiques U.S. Policies
 A REPRINT from The Sentencing Project International group critiques U.S. policies  The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s...
Senator Kirk’s statement on P5+1 Talks with Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement regarding reports that the United States and its partners...
Lt. Governor Simon reduces office budget by 12 percent over last two years
SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the Governor’s budget address set for next week, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced that she...
State Senator Raoul champions health care access with Medicaid vote
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th) issued the following statement on the Senate passage of legislation he co-sponsored...
Kirk, Casey introduce legislation to prevent bullying in schools
 Bipartisan Proposal Would Help Prevent Bullying, Require School Districts to Report Incidents    WASHINGTON, DC - U.S....
New America Media announces winners of NAM’s 2013 Ethnic Media Awards
 New America Media (NAM), the nation's largest association of ethnic media outlets, announced the winners of its  2013 NAM...
Lt. Governor Simon applauds Congressional renewal of Violence Against Women Act
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. House’s renewal...
State Senator Collins hails Senate approval of expanded Medicaid access
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage today of...
The Links, Incorporated expands global presence in Africa with support from the Coca-Cola Company
 Delegation travels to West Africa for education and health initiatives and to induct Honorary Member, Liberian President Ellen Johnson...
