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...
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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...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan: Legislature passes Bill to combat synthetic drugs
AG Investigators, Local Law Enforcement Remove Over $500,000 Worth of Synthetic Drugs from Stores Statewide  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Attorney...
MWRD worked behind the scenes during NATO Summit; credits Chicago Police Department for keeping the peace
The Cook County agency responsible for sewage treatment and stormwater management for the five million residents of Cook County worked...
The NAACP Professional & Executive Diversity Job Fair comes to Chicago, June 5th
The NAACP Professional & Executive Diversity Job Fair is coming to Chicago, and everyone with a four-year degree or above is...
New self-help book, “You, Me, and EBT” exposes truth about welfare system
First-time author, Jahi Kweli, recounts his experiences in the Los Angeles, California welfare-work program in his new self-help book, "You...
Discussing financial issues should be essential step in wedding plans
 (From the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL - Summer is a popular time for weddings. However, even...
