National Urban League CEO Marc Morial brings the War on Unemployment to Ohio
Jobs Tour kicks off with announcement of Job-Creation Legislation in Columbus  NEW YORK – As part of the National...
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Five memorials honoring 260 slain children set to begin today, November 1st
 Clergy issue clarion call for peace  By Chinta Strausberg  The first of five candle-light memorials honoring more...
Immigrant Rights Groups focus on mental health of undocumented youth
“A Dream Deferred†panel will explore the mental health implications of being undocumented—urging educators, counselors, and community organizers to take...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan leads surprise sex offender checks
Attorney General, Department of Human Services make compliance visits in advance of Halloween Trick-or-Treating  Chicago, IL – Investigators for...
Lt. Governor Simon to host Classrooms First Commission hearing in Quad Cities
Will tour new Western Illinois University riverfront campus  Moline, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon’s Classrooms First Commission will...
Layaway Now for Later: Better Business Bureau Advice on the Layaway Process
 Chicago, IL - The current economy has left many shoppers on a budget and searching for more affordable methods...
Attorney General Madigan reminds parents to check sex offender registry to plan Halloween Routes
Madigan: Know your neighborhood                                                                                   Chicago, IL – As Halloween approaches, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan reminded families to  “know...
Lt. Governor Simon awards green industry leaders
Local foods key to growing economy  Champaign, IL – At an award ceremony celebrating 25 of the greenest public,...
Madigan, Attorneys General nationwide debut ad campaign to stop teen texting behind the wheel
 Attorney General, Secretary of State Jesse White Urge Illinois Schools to Educate Teens on Dangers of Texting & Driving...
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Support Pill Mill Crackdown Legislation
Bill increases prison sentences, fines for pill mill operators Washington, DC - During the 23rd annual National Red Ribbon Week...
