Lt. Gov. Simon applauds Wetland Warriors for boardwalk project
CYPRESS, IL – A champion for safe, clean and accessible rivers, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon gave the keynote address today...
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Three Congressmen to hold 2nd protest & attend ‘showdown’ METRA board meeting
 Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, May 11, 2012    Rush to hold two METRA job protests Friday By Chinta Strausberg...
African-Americans and the United States Constitution
   ‘In Celebration of Law Day’  CHICAGO, IL -  Attorney Thomas “TNT†Todd, known for his direct approach to...
AARP and AARP Foundation join other national organizations to help “Stamp out Hunger”
 WASHINGTON, D.C. - To tackle the serious issue of hunger faced by millions of older adults, AARP and AARP...
Hunter measure will help minority- and female-owned businesses
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A bill sponsored by Senator Mattie Hunter (D–Chicago) providing disadvantaged small businesses in Illinois loans from the...
Better Business Bureau warns of Memorial Day scams targeting military, families, and supporters
CHICAGO, IL - Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died in service to our country. Sadly, it...
Senator Kirk: “I want to thank everyone for the patience and support they are giving me to recover”
  Kirk video on his rehabilitation 'walking program'   CHICAGO, IL – Yesterday U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released a...
Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda announces speakers and cultural performers to participate in rally against NATO summit
Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda (CANG8) announces speakers and cultural performers that will join CANG8 on stage for...
MWRD announces newly improved rain barrel sales program
Roll out the (rain) barrel! Â Homeowners can join the effort to collect and reuse stormwater by purchasing and installing...
Mother’s Day Shopping Tips from the Better Business Bureau
 (From The Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL - It's almost Mother's Day and whether ordering flowers, shopping for...
