$5 Million for West Suburban man wrongfully imprisoned for rape
Prosecutors & Police Allegedly Withheld Evidence That Would Have Freed Him  Chicago, IL – Attorneys for Marcus Lyons announced...
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Cook County State’s Attorney announces new initiatives to tackle gang violence
With Governor's signature new "Street Gang Rico" law would become first-of-its-kind to target organized gang activity  Cook County State’s Attorney...
Immigrants enter 8th Day of Hunger Strike
(From the Moratorium on Deportations Campaign)                                                                    Standing in Solidarity with our fellow immigrant community!                                         We will not stand and...
Chicago rally to condemn child massacres in Syria
Rally will be held June 9, 2 p.m., at Michigan & Congress  Chicago, IL - Americans from all backgrounds,...
Better Business Bureau Warns: Look for the Red Flags during your summer Job search
(From the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Â CHICAGO, IL - Many students are off for summer break and find themselves...
Congressional Black Caucus and Black Clergy Occupy the Vote
(From the Weekly Newsletter of Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League) Â This week, Members...
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez responds to General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1907
“The Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law (RICO)†  Alvarez’s Statement:   “There is no question...
Judge orders wrongfully convicted man released after 24 Years in prison
The Exoneration Project at the University of Chicago learned that James Kluppelberg -- wrongfully imprisoned 24 years for a crime...
State Senator Collins tightens rules to prevent mortgage fraud
Lenders may not require up-front payments for loan modifications  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th)...
Lt. Governor Simon’s statement on strip club surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement regarding the House’s 92-23-3 concurrence to House Bill 1645, Amendment...
