National Urban League Calls for Unity in the Wake of Horrifying Mass Shooting in Orlando
NEW YORK - As the nation mourns the deadliest mass shooting in American history, the National Urban League today called...
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Walmart & JP Morgan Chase-Funded Training Enhances Affiliates’ Capacity To Serve
NEW YORK - Staff members and CEOs from 22 Urban League affiliates this week honed their management and networking skills...
Addressing Puerto Rico’s Economic Crisis: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, President Obama discussed the crippling economic crisis harming 3.5 million Americans in Puerto...
Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat
SPRINGFIELD, IL - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav...
Munger: Budget Inaction to Bring Greater Hardship
Comptroller details ramifications of status quo CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on Thursday warned that hardship caused...
Madigan: Credit Downgrade Caused by Rauner’s Desire to Cause Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Illinois’ credit...
Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff and Two Other Officials Charged with Civil Rights Violations
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and U.S. Attorney Stephanie A....
White House Announces the 2016-2017 National Finalists for the White House Fellows Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the National Finalists for the 2016-2017 White House Fellowship....
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Call for Immediate Executive Action to Eradicate Boko Haram
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC sent a letter...
Gov. Rauner Chooses Office Supplies over Life-Saving Services in Temporary Budget
House Democrats committed to compromise, but question Rauner's refusal to fund vital needs SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker...
