Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
State Senator Raoul to chair special committee on pensions and state investments
Committee will continue studying ways to address disparities, diversify investments  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th)...
State Rep. Mary Flowers to introduce GPS tracking bill for all guns
   By Chinta Strausberg   Fed up with the rising violence in Chicago, Illinois State Rep. Mary...
Tenants protest mass evictions and possible homelessness after developer buys building
Dozens of Rogers Park tenants are gathering this morning at 1246 W. Pratt in an effort to save their 12-story...
Ahead of President Obama’s speech on violence, youth and mothers call for policies to address root causes of violence
 Youth and mothers call on voices of those most directly affected by violence to be listened to, ask Obama...
After State of the Union, Experts Tell Obama–Leave Social Security Unchained
New America Media By Nancy J. Altman, Eric Kingson and Daniel Marans  WASHINGON, D.C.--Reaffirming his commitment to protect current...
Governor Quinn declares “5Essentials Day†in Illinois
Students and Teachers Encouraged to Take “15 Minutes on the 15th†to Weigh In on School Climate and Learning conditions...
Senator Kirk will not support Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense
Senator Kirk's statement on Hagel Nomination Vote   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement...
Madigan reaches $29 million settlement with Toyota
Attorneys General Settle Over Toyota’s Failure to Alert Motorists to Known Safety Defects  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General...
Lt. Gov. Simon and State Senator Hunter stand with and support Illinois Senate on marriage equality vote
By Juanita Bratcher  SPRINGFIELD, IL - As couples across Illinois celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon thanked...
Tenants to take stand against evictions, homelessness
 Dozens of Rogers Park tenants will gather Monday morning, February 18th, to stand up to the developer who they say...