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State Senator Kwame Raoul Makes a Bid for Illinois Attorney General

On Wednesday, on the heels of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s announcement of not seeking another term in office, State…
Justice, Restored? New North Lawndale Court Aims to Change Punitive System

North Lawndale native Derek Brown is walking on his old block on 18th and Avers on a balmy August evening.…
JB Pritzker Opens Second South Side Location and Joliet Campaign Office

On Sunday,  a new JB for Governor campaign office opened in Joliet. This is the sixth office opening across the…
Juvenile Justice Reform Gets A Shot In The Arm With New Act

Cook County legislators recently held a press conference to recognize the passage of the Youth Opportunity and Fairness Act, which…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kennedy finally selects a running mate

In an exclusive announcement reported by the Chicago Tribune, Chris Kennedy’s campaign finally revealed his choice for lieutenant governor. Change…
Inside City Council: What Happened With the Police Reform Fight?

In the wake of the November 2015 release of a video showing a police officer shooting teenager Laquan McDonald 16…
One-on-One With Mayor Rahm Emanuel: School Funding, CPS Plans and Crime

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is the mayor Chicago residents love to hate, and at times, hate to love; but begrudgingly, critics…
Evidence Based School Funding Becomes Law In Surprise Turn

Evidence based school funding advocates scored a victory with the signing of Senate Bill 1947 (SB 1947)  by Governor Bruce…
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Hold Informative Townhall Forum

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation held a special town hall discussion at Malcolm X College after a ground-breaking vote…
Juliana Stratton: Pritzker’s Running Mate Speaks Out

On a hot summer day in early August, people packed into the Englewood field house for an official announcement that…
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