Illinois elects first Black speaker after decades of Madigan rule
Former speaker Michael Madigan's grip on power loosened quickly after a federal investigation became fodder for Republicans in the 2020...
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ILBCF Staff
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus reacts to governor's budget address
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Legislative Black Caucus members expressed measured support, and points of concern, for Gov. JB Pritzker’s...
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ILBCF Staff
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' 4 pillars more than just police reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — While the controversial criminal justice reform bill (HB163/HB3653) grabbed most of the headlines during...
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ILBCF Staff
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
Illinois Black Caucus takes first-in-the-nation step to eliminate systemic racism
Published: Thursday, January 14, 2021 02:10 PM SPRINGFIELD – In order to address the longstanding root causes of racial inequality and...
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ILBCF Staff
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Rep. Sonya Harper Elected Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus
Dec 10, 2020 | Harper CHICAGO – Echoing her career work fighting for Black families and disadvantaged communities, state Rep. Sonya...
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ILBCF Staff
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Anti-Racism Agenda: Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Unveils Agenda
Erica Gunderson | November 1, 2020, 5:30 pm Read original article As the events of 2020 have laid bare the many racial inequities in...
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Mike Miletich
- Jun 3, 2020
- 4 min
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus calls for end to looting
Read Original Article Chicago, IL - Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) are calling for people to stop damaging...
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JERRY NOWICKI CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
- Jun 3, 2020
- 4 min
Illinois Black Caucus wants opportunity, not empty rhetoric or looting, amid protests
Read Original Article SPRINGFIELD Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus detailed their ongoing fight for racial equality and...
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Larry Luster
- Jun 3, 2020
- 0 min
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Jamie Nesbitt Golden
- Jun 2, 2020
- 4 min
Black Lawmakers Call For End To Looting On South And West Sides; Accuse Police Of Not Protecting The
Read Original Article ENGLEWOOD — Local legislators are pleading for people to stop damaging property and businesses in South and West...
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By Neal Earley
- Jun 2, 2020
- 3 min
Lawmakers want money to rebuild areas wracked by looting and reforms to end racism that ‘has torn us
Read Original Article State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, called for Pritzker to sign an executive that he says will free up spending to...
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Larry Luster
- Apr 9, 2018
- 1 min
2018 ILBCF Spring Conference
This Conference has been postponed. Please check back for updates.
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Larry Luster
- Jan 11, 2018
- 1 min
ILBCF 2018 Scholarship Program Apply Now
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ILBCF Staff
- Aug 14, 2017
- 1 min
Stratton Works to Make Fresh Foods Accessible to Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– As many of her residents lack access to healthy foods, state Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is sponsoring...
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ILBCF Staff
- Aug 14, 2017
- 2 min
Welch Committed to Fixing School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s...
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ILBCF Staff
- Aug 2, 2017
- 1 min
Senator Hunter happy to share good news out of DCFS
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) expressed her congratulations to all the recent high school graduates who...
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ILBCF Staff
- Aug 2, 2017
- 1 min
Greenwood Encourages Residents to Sign up for Vehicle Registration Renewal Email Notifications
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – To help residents keep track of their vehicle registration renewals, state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St....
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ILBCF Staff
- Aug 2, 2017
- 1 min
Greenwood to Host Senior Safety Seminar With Senior Residents over Coffee
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, will host a meeting with local seniors to discuss issues related to...
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ILBCF Staff
- Aug 2, 2017
- 1 min
Trotter: Governor putting politics ahead of schoolchildren
SPRINGFIELD – Assistant Majority Leader Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) released the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an...
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