New report: Hardship in Illinois was high before the recession, skyrocketed during, zero progress seen since
Much to be done in Illinois: Solutions identified but response inadequate  Chicago, IL –Poverty, worse in Illinois today than during...
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Saint Sabina’s Youth Minister Launches “God’s Squad†Youth Program
Will prepare them to be social agents for change  By Chinta Strausberg  Cinque Cullar, director of Youth Ministries...
Former bookkeeper at North Side non-profit indicted
A former bookkeeper at the American Indian Center on Chicago’s North Side has been indicted after an audit uncovered that...
Keeping your holiday on track: The Better Business Bureau offers help
(A Message from the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chicago, IL - If Black Friday was the start for your Holiday...
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk's response on Payroll Tax Cut Extension Votes
  WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) released the following statement after votes on the payroll tax...
Widow of Bishop Michael Carter in need of Van to keep school/church going
By Chinta Strausberg  Mrs. Gerri Carter, the widow of Bishop Michael Carter, is in need of immediate transportation. She...
Better Business Bureau announces 2012 Torch Award Honorees for Marketplace Ethics
Chicago, IL - The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & Northern Illinois (BBB)Â announced the 2012 honorees of the fifteenth annual...
Illinois Comptroller Topinka: Proposed spending needs revenue source
 Comptroller warns of state’s growing expenses  Springfield, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka released the following statement...
Menendez, Kirk Amendment for stronger sanctions against Iran passes in the Senate
 Washington, DC – The US Senate approved an amendment authored by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) unanimously...
Madigan: Rock Island man arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault, child pornography production
Rock Island, IL ─ Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office’s Operation Glass House, a statewide initiative aimed...
