State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford urges CPD to work with CPS on first day of school
Chicago, IL – As the new school year approaches, there is a push to get students to meet their teachers...
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Former Northwest Suburban Township official charged in “Operation Cookie Jar” pleads guilty
Funds intended for needy families stolen to pay personal bills and daughter’s “Sweet 16†birthday party  The former welfare...
EXCLUSIVE: After 6 years, court rules in favor of former Alderman Wallace Davis in loan fraud case
 Orders woman to repay $168,639.50  By Chinta Strausberg  After nearly six-years, former Alderman Wallace Davis, Jr. (27th)...
Federal Court: Torture suit against Rumsfeld should go forward
 Washington, D.C.  -- A federal court in Washington, DC today released an opinion upholding the validity of a constitutional...
Genocide and Code of Silence are killing our youth
 Mom seeks justice for Deontae, offers $10,000 reward  By Chinta Strausberg  The Code of Silence is preventing frightened South...
Field trip grants available to visit Lincoln Presidential Museum – apply by September 1
 September 1 deadline to apply for field trip grants for schools and groups that serve low-income youth   ...
Illinois GOP Chairman: GOP changing conversation with Debt Deal and Spending Cuts
 Chicago, IL – Today, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady released the following statement regarding the debt ceiling deal: “While...
Summer months bring highest rates of burglaries – more people show interest in Home Security Systems
(Message from the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Chicago, IL - While the summer months are an ideal time for a...
Senator Mark Kirk responds to pending bipartisan agreement to prevent American default
 Washington, DC - United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement on the pending bipartisan agreement to prevent...
Lt. Governor Simon voices support for Illinois DREAM Act
 Chicago, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon expressed support for the Illinois DREAM Act today while joining with Governor...
