Simon: Illinois River Wetlands Gain World Recognition
Hennepin, Lweistown marshes attract endangered species, international praise LEWISTOWN, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon dedicated two wetlands along the...
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Illinois, Iowa Senators Call on China to investigate Counterfeit ID Companies
 Templates found in production for 20 different states   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Richard...
New column offers relief from scams and awful customer service
Nationally syndicated feature created just for consumers  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Consumers who feel no one is listening to them...
State Senator Collins announces new “Red Ribbon Cash” Ticket
Proceeds will benefit organizations fighting HIV/AIDS among high-risk groups  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th)...
With Inquiries up over 300% the Better Business Bureau warns about Iraqi Dinar Scams
 CHICAGO, IL - The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is fielding an increasing number of complaints...
“Worrying about my Black Boy’s future in America”: Former trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Educational Opportunities Section
   By Allison R. Brown America's Wire Writers Group  My husband and I fuss and fret over...
Chicago activists to re-launch boycott of anti-gay Chick-Fil-A today
(News from the Gay Liberation Network)  (Update to article posted on 8/6/2012)   Targeting the millions of dollars that fast...
Former NBA Star Isiah Thomas to youth: ‘You got to stop the killing’
Father Pfleger gets OK for 1-day gang peace   By Chinta Strausberg  From the moment hundreds prayed at Saint...
Bond denied for NATO protester recharged in Chicago after case was dismissed at May Preliminary Hearing
Occupy Walk USA participant Danny Johnson remains in jail after economic justice advocate turned himself in to fight reinstated charges...
Madigan: New law in effect to combat synthetic drugs
 AG Investigators, Local Law Enforcement Remove Nearly $689,000 Worth of Synthetic Drugs from Stores Statewide  SPRINGFIELD, IL —...
