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, 20214 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20200 min read
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Jamie Nesbitt Golden
Jun 2, 20204 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20181 min read
2018 ILBCF Spring Conference
This Conference has been postponed. Please check back for updates.
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Larry Luster
Jan 11, 20181 min read
ILBCF 2018 Scholarship Program Apply Now
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ILBCF Staff
Aug 14, 20171 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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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