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Monthly Archives: June, 2021

Why Is Ransomware on the Rise?

Attacks have become more lucrative and easier to execute thanks to corporate inaction and the growing ransomware industry.

Illinois Recognizes Juneteenth as State Holiday

Illinois Recognizes Juneteenth as State Holiday (Springfield, IL) - Illinois continues to lead the nation when it comes to tackling structural racism as legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday was signed into law. 

Rev. Jackson, Indian Leaders appeal for more COVID-19 doses as deaths continue to soar in India

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is holding a press conference to welcome President Biden’s efforts to send vaccines overseas and to urge the Biden administration to expedite vaccines to India.

Some Hospitals Kept Suing Patients Over Medical Debt Through the Pandemic

Court actions by hospitals to collect patient debt dropped sharply during the pandemic. But a new study says some of the nation’s largest hospital systems kept filing lawsuits, liens and garnishments — and most were nonprofit.

Illinois Senate Black Caucus Celebrates the signing of Juneteenth law

On June 19, 1865, two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. Today, over 150 years later, Illinois now declares June 19 a state holiday to recognize Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

Batinick on collective bargaining proposal: ‘We are debating the wrong constitutional amendment’

Batinick on collective bargaining proposal: 'We are debating the wrong constitutional amendment' - State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) thought that something was finally being done about Illinois' many longstanding issues when he heard a constitutional amendment was in the works. 

Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance (Cook County, IL) - Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO)

‘Illinois students will always have a voice’: General Assembly passes measure to extend term limits for ISAC student commissioners

On Thursday, May 27, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that will ensure that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will continue to have a student voice.

Rainbow Push Bay Area brings the Asian American and African American Community together for 3-Days of special events featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Rainbow Push Bay Area brings the Asian American and African American Community together for 3-Days of special events featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr...

Lawmakers Propose Federal Legislation to Stop Google Preferencing Itself in Search Results

The bill comes after a subcommittee chair cited a Markup investigation as evidence the company was building a closed ecosystem.

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