Chicago woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for scalding infant son
A Chicago woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for severely burning the feet of her 10-month-old infant...
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Kirk named to Committees on Appropriations, Banking, Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP), and Aging
Kirk: “These Senate Committee assignments line up perfectly with an economic growth agenda for Illinois.† Washington, DC —  U.S....
Attorney General Madigan: New Gold Standard for home loans must hold banks accountable to homeowners and investors
Chicago, IL - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today sent a letter to federal financial regulators, urging them to include a...
The Committee Against Political Repression to hold press conference and rally to protest summoning of subpoenaed activists
 Chicago, IL - The Committee Against Political Repression will hold a press conference today (January 25) inside the Dirksen Federal Building,...
Should Lincoln get all of the credit he receives for freedom and equality?
 Renowned African American history expert Dr. Charles Branham to speak February 15 at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum   ...
Congressman Rush to hold summit on protecting children from predators
C ongressman Bobby L. Rush will hold an Emergency Summit, "Ring The Alarm! Protecting our Children From Predators", Saturday, January 22,...
Jesse White reminds citizens to celebrate safely for the Chicago Bears Championship Game
 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White urged drivers to cheer the Chicago Bears onto victory in a safe and responsible...
Black church leaders call for support of President Obama’s Health Care Reform
Charles E. Blake, Sr. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ Bishop Charles E. Blake,...
Attorney General urges fans to beware of Bears Playoff Ticket scams online
  Chicago, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned fans purchasing Chicago Bears playoff tickets to take caution and properly...
State’s Attorney Alvarez honors citizens for their assistance with arson cases
 Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez will join other local law enforcement agencies to present the 2010 Illinois Arson Awards,...
