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IL AG Kwame Raoul Joins VP Kamala Harris for Reproductive Rights Discussion

Photo:  Attorney General Raoul discusses the work his office has done to protect a woman’s right to make reproductive health decisions in Illinois.  Photo...

House Speaker to Host Juneteenth Celebration

House Speaker “Emanuel” Chris Welch plans to bring the community together with the first annual Juneteenth and Father’s Day Celebration. The Speaker is inviting...

Lynwood Mayor Jada D. Curry Reflects on the Past Year

This past year has been an amazing lesson in life.  There have been many highs and lows, but I wouldn’t trade this experience for...

Governor Pritzker, Lt. Governor Stratton Discuss State’s Commitment to Expanding Equity for LGBTQ+ Community

Following visits to several queer-owned small businesses in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton reaffirmed their commitment to Illinois’...

Lisa Holder White to be Appointed the First Black Woman on the Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Justice Lisa Holder White, who currently sits on the Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court, as the first black woman...

Illinois Candidates Speak at Democratic Candidate Forum

The Democratic Women of the Southland Region held its Power of the Public Servant Candidate Forum Saturday, May 14. Democratic candidates answered questions and...

Illinois Becomes First State in The Midwest to Make Ghost Guns Illegal

Legislation pushed by survivors and advocates, including the Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC), was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker, making ghost...

Gov. Pritzker Announces $20 Million Investment to Boost Equitable Workforce Recovery

Governor JB Pritzker today joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local officials, and workforce partners to announce $20 million in...

One on One with Secretary of State Candidate Alderman David Moore

An Alderman for the last seven years, David Moore is an Englewood resident running for the office of Secretary of State in Illinois. With...

Thaddeus Jones Letter to Chicago Defender Readers

Good Morning, Giving honor to God who makes all things possible. For the past 11 years as your State Representative, I have taken the struggles, successes,...
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