$55 Million Settlement For Illegal searches at Cook County Jail
 Largest-ever settlement of its kind    Chicago, IL ― In the largest-ever class action settlement of its kind,...
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Attorney General Madigan files legislation in Springfield to ensure integriity of Foreclosure Process, Protect Homeowners
Chicago, IL — Attorney General Lisa Madigan has  filed legislation designed to reform the foreclosure process to protect homeowners. Madigan’s legislation is...
Senator-Elect Kirk supports Senate GOP Earmark Moratorium
Washington, DC – Senator-Elect Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement regarding his vote to support a Senate Republican Conference earmark...
Suburban Police Lieutenant indicted in Brutality Case
A Park Ridge Police Lieutenant has been indicted on multiple charges of battery and official misconduct for beating two teen-aged...
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recognized for commitment to Internet Safety
Chicago, ILÂ - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been honored with an outstanding achievement award by the Family Online Safety...
Illinois and the Korean War, December 1950
 The State of Illinois is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War by supplying information each month about...
Film company releases DVD and Discussion Guide about African Americans who are migrating back to Africa
 Indianapolis, IN (BlackNews.com) -  The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education have designated November 15-19 as...
Honoring our nation’s Veterans
(A Veteran's Day Message from President Barack Obama) Â Each fall, Americans take time to honor the brave men and...
Cook County Board President-Elect Toni Preckwinkle announces Transition Team Leadership
Web traffic to transition site indicates overwhelming interest from across the county    Following her election to office last...
Beware of telephone scams
 (A Message from Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez)  Most of us think we will never fall prey to...
