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U.S. Drug Overdoses Hitting Record Highs
Last year, more than 47,000 Americans died from drug overdoses. This record high in the addiction epidemic is fueled largely by abuse of opioid narcotics, according to new statistics from… Read more
Sanders Discusses Immigration Reform in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed immigration reform, jobs, education and health care during a meeting Monday in the city’s Little Village neighborhood. Cook County Commissioner Jesús “Chuy” Garcia introduced Sanders… Read more
Illinois DCFS Releases Public Service Announcement to Prevent Child Human Trafficking
The human trafficking of children for sex in Illinois happens in every small town and big city throughout the state of Illinois. Since 2011, The Department of Children and Family… Read more
Dept. of Public Health to Reduce, Prevent Youth Vaping
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita launched “Vaping,” a new public education and social media campaign dedicated to informing youth and families… Read more
High Jump Pupil to Marshall Scholar
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago native Alejandro Ruizesparza has much to celebrate in the New Year as he is one of 40 individuals chosen as a Marshall Scholar, a prestigious national… Read more
UCSN Garcia Brings Gifts to UCSN Paz Elementary Students
Earlier in the month, students from UCSN Octavio Paz Elementary wrote letters to Santa, many of them requesting basic school supplies. In response, the students and teachers at UCSN Major… Read more
Attorney General Madigan: New Year Brings New Laws
Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted new laws initiated by her office that will go into effect Jan. 1. In 2016 Illinois will become the fourth state to explicitly allow electronic… Read more
Latino Caucus Calls On Mayor Emanuel to Require Immediate and Mandatory Taser Training; Order CPD to Immediately Stop Use of Lethal Force
The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus called upon Mayor Rahm Emanuel to order the Chicago Police Department to require officers to undergo immediate and mandatory Taser training. It also called… Read more
Former Alvarez Campaign Co-Chair Karen Yarbrough, Congressman Danny K. Davis Endorse Kim Foxx for State’s Attorney
Cook County Recorder of Deeds and Proviso Township Committeewoman Karen Yarbrough on Sunday rescinded her endorsement of incumbent State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and backed challenger Kim Foxx along with U.S…. Read more
Rep. Lilly to Host Senior Fraud Seminar
State Representative Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and representatives from the Illinois Attorney General’s office will be hosting a Senior Fraud Seminar to assist senior residents in identifying potential scams and fraud… Read more
