Madigan, 39 Attorneys General reach agreement to curb tobacco sales to minors at Circle K Stores
Chicago, ILÂ - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 38 other states and the District of Columbia today to announce an...
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Protect yourself from home burglary scams
 Guest Post by Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney  There have been numerous reports in the media lately...
Lt. Gov. Simon re-launches Rural Affairs Council
Residents, farmers spur focus on local food markets  Springfield, IL - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon unveiled the Governor’s revamped...
GOP clamor to release Bin Laden photos just another ploy
(From New America Media) By Earl Ofari Hutchinson  President Obama made the right decision not to release the photos...
Lt. Gov. Simon supports federal order to clean up Chicago River
 Disinfection needed for safe recreation  Chicago, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon said she supports the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency’s order...
CNN’s Donna Brazile to address Chicago’s Business, Education, Community Leaders on May 19th
Brazile to keynote The Working Lunch, Women Employed’s don’t-miss annual event  Chicago, IL – Veteran political analyst and CNN commentator...
Gays to mark Intn’l Day of Protest for their rights
 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people and allies around the world will join in united protests on “I.D.A.H.O.†– International...
First Lady Michelle Obama credited in ‘dispelling stereotypes’ of Black women in groundbreaking national study
Political Commentator & Opinion Columnist Sophia A. Nelson Writes Book to "Redefine Black Women's Tattered Image" Â Bookcover Washington, DC...
Kirk responds to Republican Senators Meeting with President Obama on the Administration’s request to raise the Debt Ceiling
Washington, DCÂ - United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released a statement following a meeting between Republican Senators and President Obama...
Johannes Mehserle Could Be Out of Jail in June
(From New America Media) By Thandisizwe Chimurenga  Los Angeles - Rumors have swirled recently over whether Johannes Mehserle, the...
