News
Supporters of former police officer petition governor for his release
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Friends, relatives and others working to free Howard Morgan hope Pat Quinn will act before he leaves office Jan. 12.
News
Alderman caught up in controversy over violence prevention program
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The Chicago Sun-Times reported this week that aides to Gov. Pat Quinn worried that grants made to groups with ties to 29th Ward Ald. Deborah Graham would become a political issue.
News
Nursing homes push for legislative proposal
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The Health Care Council of Illinois held an event Sunday at Jackson Square Nursing Center.
Community
Win a free ticket to governor’s state of the state
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Friday, Jan. 17 is the deadline to enter the contest put on by state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
Community
New state law should make it easier for felons to get work
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Some companies are now joining the state of Illinois in removing the box on employment applications that asks job seekers whether they have a criminal record.
Community
Gov. Quinn to eliminate certain questions on state employment applications
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In letter to Rep. La Shawn Ford, the governor’s office indicates that an executive order will be issued that could make it easier for those convicted of non-violent crimes to be considered for jobs.
Community
Gov. Quinn and Ald. Graham attend BUILD ribbon cutting
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The Oct. 13 event was the grand opening of BUILD’s new headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison Ave.
Community
Illinois laws passed to reduce prison overcrowding, improve public safety
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Most of the legislation takes effect immediately.
News
Bill to protect social network passwords awaits Gov. Quinn’s approval
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The measure, which passed the Illinois General Assembly, would ban employers from requesting the information to gain access to personal details about current or potential employees.
Opinion
Minister urges state lawmakers and the governor to boost education funding
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Rev. Ira J. Acree wants elected officials to better fund West Side schools.