Hollywood Star Helps Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls 
Woman Helping Veterans Transition into High-Impact Careers 
First Black Woman Inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame 
Author Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries 
Groundbreaking New Show “Say Yes When Life Says No” 
Attorney General Madigan Joins Drug Pricing Lawsuit
Madigan and 39 Attorneys General File Amended Complaint in Lawsuit against Six Drug Companies, Alleging Violations of State Antitrust &...
State Senator Raoul: Governor Rauner’s Interference With Budget Deal Unconscionable
SPRINGFIELD, IL — State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) released the following statement on Governor Bruce Rauner’s interference with the...
Ford, NAACP & Dearborn Realtist Board to Issue Report on State of Housing in Black America
CHICAGO, IL –With the rate of African American homeownership plummeting and unemployment percentages in the double digits, State Rep. La...
African American FBI Special Agents Symposium
Inaugural Event Highlights FBI Diversity The inaugural African American FBI Special Agents Symposium—organized by former African-American agents and scheduled to...
Stratton Honors First African American Woman to Run for President on House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, IL– Illinois State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, as a part of African American History Month, on Thursday honored Shirley...
State Rep. Evans to Focus on Local Infrastructure Investment as Chair of Transportation Committee
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr., D-Chicago, will lead an effort to create jobs and expand...
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Tribute to African American Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a tribute to African American Veterans at the James...
Illinois Students Soar on Advanced Placement Tests
New data from the College Board showcase Illinois’ commitment to closing equity gaps in rigorous high school courses SPRINGFIELD,...
StoryCorps in Chicago, Community Partners to Host Event “Dismantling Barriers to Life: A Speak Out on Mass Incarceration” on March 11th
StoryCorps Justice project partners with local community organizations to record stories about impact of mass incarceration in Chicago CHICAGO, IL...
ASPIRA Charter Teachers Vote Overwhelmingly to Strike
Educators cite management failures in accountability, transparency, classroom support as basis for authorizing what would be first strike of charter...