Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour 
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 
Springfield Latin Kings Leader Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution and Firearm Charge
BOSTON – The former “enforcer” of the Massachusetts Latin Kings gang pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Springfield...
Association for Enterprise Opportunity Releases “Trusted Guidance” Recommendations to Assist Businesses in Low-Wealth Communities
WASHINGTON, DC - With microbusinesses making up almost 90 percent of the nation's businesses and even more of the businesses...
Growing Inspiration—17 Farming Heroes!
From: Foodtank The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has estimated that there are more than 570 million farms in the world. Behind...
Settlement Approved in Landmark Prisoners’ Rights Case
Illinois judge rules settlement is fair, ensuring increased care and reduced solitary confinement for prisoners with mental illnesses ...
Kirk: Vets Shouldn’t Have to Share a Plate with Roaches
RAID Act Enforces Cleanliness Standards in VA Kitchens WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees...
President Obama to Award Medals of Valor Today
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Monday, May 16, the President will award the Medal of Valor to thirteen public safety officers...
FBI Release Preliminary Numbers on Officers Killed in 2015; Director Pays Tribute
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial’s annual candlelight vigil was held on May 13, 2016, on the National Mall in...
Voting Rights at Risk: State by State, Communities Push Back Against Voter Restrictions
New America Media By Peter Schurmann Amid the fear and confusion around voter suppression, voting rights advocates are sounding a...
Collins, Senate Win Funding Compromise for At-Risk Youth and More
Stopgap measure to fund meals for seniors, foreclosure prevention, other embattled services SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator...
White House and Department Of Labor Announce $21 Million for Summer and Year-Round Jobs For Young Americans And Launch Of 16 Summer Impact Hubs: FACT SHEET
“Access to a job in the summer and beyond can make all the difference to a young person – especially...