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FACT SHEET: Launching the Every Kid in a Park Initiative and Designating New National Monuments
As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our Nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the...
Senator Kirk Welcomes Netanyahu Remarks on Threats Posed by ISIS, Iran
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement welcoming the upcoming remarks by Israeli Prime Minister...
State Senator Collins on the Rauner Budget: “No Shared Sacrifice Hereâ€
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Rauner’s...
Wilson Poll Shows he’s Only One Who Can Defeat Mayor in a Run-Off
Pollster: “The South Side Black community will determine this race†By Chinta Strausberg A poll of 806 likely voters commissioned...
Comptroller Munger Welcomes Comprehensive Approach to Budget
Comptroller looks forward to honest discussion SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger released the following statement Wednesday in...
Will Co. Residents Deliver 12,000+ Petitions Saying “Stop the Illianaâ€
It’s Time to End the Billion-Dollar Boondoggle CHICAGO, IL – Carrying boxes filled with 12,856 petitions calling on Governor Bruce...
State Senator Raoul: Criminal Justice Reform has its “Bipartisan Moment†Amid Budget Controversy
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s budget address:...
Healthcare Coverage Enrollment Extended One Week – African American Health Alliance Urges All to Finish Signing Up
Dunkirk, MD (BlackNews.com) -- Didn't finish signing up for coverage? The Department of Health and Human Services has extended the...
High School Students From Across the State Will Compete in the Illinois High School Association’s 2015 Speech-Individual Events State Tournament
IHSA Speech-Individual Events State Finals to be held at Peoria Civic Center PEORIA, IL – High school students from across...
Chicago Progressive Candidates Prepare Strong Response in Anticipation of Governor Rauner’s Budget Address
(From Grassroots Illinois Action) Residents Demand Progressive Revenue Solutions that Force Rich to Pay Fair Share In today’s budget address,...