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...
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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...
Comptroller Munger to Detail Consequences of Continued Impasse
Comptroller to detail ramifications of further Springfield inaction CHICAGO, IL - Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger will hold a news...
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 7, 2016, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution honoring the...
Harrisburg Man Pleads Guilty To 14 Bank Robberies
HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a Harrisburg man has pled...
Chicago Organizations Deliver 150,000 Petition Signatures Opposing Illegal Airbnb Rentals in Israeli Settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem
On global day of action marking 50 years of Israeli Occupation of West Bank, groups tell Airbnb investor Fidelity...
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Moody’s Decision to Lower Credit Bond Rating
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after Moody’s decision to lower Illinois’ credit...
CONSUMER ALERT!!!!: Madigan Warns Illinois Charities of Elaborate Donation Scam
Attorney General’s Office Reports of Interactive Email Scam Targeting Illinois Charities CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
Ald. Burke’s Ordinance to Intimidate Movement for Police Accountability
From: Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression <contact@naarpr.org> Protesting police crime is a Hate Crime? Alderman Edward M. Burke...
Kirk Meets with McDonald to Discuss Ways to Improve Care at VA
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R–Ill.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs,...
