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Evans Passes Legislation to Open Up More Job Opportunities for Individuals with Prior Misdemeanor Convictions
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, knows good-paying jobs are key to revitalizing our neighborhoods, and...
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Violent Home Invasion Case Illustrates Threat Posed by Gangs
Gang members shot through the front door of a Washington couple’s house during a violent home invasion in November 2014...
Collins’ Legislation Will Help Human Trafficking, Torture Victims Build a New Life
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) secured passage this week of legislation allowing foreign-born...
City of Chicago Offers Financial Incentives to Increase Number of Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicabs in Chicago
New Incentive Programs Will Benefit Chicago’s Disability Community with Rideshare Industry Funds Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Business...
Chicago Police Reform or Community Control of the Police?
Op Ed By Aislinn Pulley and Frank Chapman Early on in the Police Accountability Task Force Report a democratic principle...
Munger to Begin Making Payments Immediately to Universities, Community Colleges, Students
Comptroller thanks leaders, urges them to finish job and pass balanced budget CHICAGO, IL - Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger...
FEMA Denies State’s Appeal for Flood Assistance to Local Governments
Denial ends process for seeking federal assistance SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today denied the state’s...
National Urban League President: Harriet Tubman Decision is “Major Development”
NEW YORk – National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today called the U.S. Treasury’s move to replace Andrew...
Madigan: Illinois Residents Again Ignored by House Republicans’ Failure to Support Millionaire Surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following Wednesday’s vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on...