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National Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Responds to Unredacted Video of Christian Hall Shooting

“It is a horrible truth that our legal team had to push relentlessly for nearly a year to obtain the unredacted video of Christian Hall’s killing. When we have to push so hard, it begs the question: ‘What is there to hide?’"

Nicky’s Gyros in Calumet City a Beacon for Great Food

“The people of Calumet City and Chicago’s South Side have been good to us and our employees. For this we are very grateful.” 

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Largest Free Vehicle Light Repair Event

The goal of the program is to help community members in Cook County get their vehicle lights, such as taillights, headlights, and license plate lights, fixed for free.

HBO Max’s New Black Story Initiative Launches in Chicago

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The event featured the cast of HBO Max’s “South Side” and performances by two Chicago musical artist.

In a United Front Reverend Jackson to Join Savannah Alliance of Pastors in Georgia’s “Call to Action” regarding the Ahmaud Arbery Case

Attorney Robert Patillo, who is organizing the press conference and who is the executive director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Peachtree Project in Atlanta, said, “We appreciate the Savannah Alliance of Pastors for inviting Rev. Jackson to bring national attention to the concerns of racial injustice here in Savannah, Georgia.

Pritzker Administration Announces College-Bound Students Can Now Apply to All Illinois Public Universities Using the Common App

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), in partnership with the Illinois General Assembly, are utilizing $1 million in funding to add all of the state's public universities onto the Common App platform.

State Champion Robbins Eagles are headed to Portage to face Ohio in Regional Championship Game

Both Jayden and Pierre said that they were excited to have come this far, and Pierre emphasized that they will, "bring our A game." Jayden said that he is excited to "go out onto the field and kill." Likewise, Head Coach Harris said that he was excited and stated that he looks forward to the 2021 Robbins Eagles being "called one of the greatest when it's all said and done."

Judicial Candidate Pam Saindon on the Cook County Circuit Court’s Early Resolution Program

How can I get more information?  Eviction and consumer debt actions can have long-term effects on your future.  For more information about the ERP, call 1-855-956-5763 or contact cookcountylegalaid.org. 

Former Mayor Tyrone Ward on his past and what the future may hold

Former Mayor of Robbins Tyrone Ward talked with The Southland Journal tonight about his history, his advocacy, and his future in politics and education. 

TWU Local 556 Members, Flight Attendants of Southwest Airlines, Succeed in Advocating the Illinois State Legislature to Pass Illinois Sick Leave Act for Aviation...

“I’ve earned sick leave through my union contract, and I should have been able to use it when I need it, as should every aviation worker,”

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