Tag Archives: Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus: We need more than tears, Governor

Posted on December 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Governor Rauner, your silence is deafening. As our state’s leader, you shed tears upon seeing the video of LaQuan McDonald’s shooting. We stand together to say the state needs more than your tears. With the recent shootings of Bettie Jones … Continue reading →

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Clayborne’ s legislation aims to increase minority participation in professional services

Posted on September 3, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

In an effort to boost minority and disadvantaged businesses’ participation in state contracting, Majority Leader James Clayborne (D-Belleville) sponsored legislation that aims to generate economic activity for businesses that participate in the Minority Business Enterprise program (MBE). The new law … Continue reading →

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Illinois Governor signs comprehensive law enforcement measure signed into law

Posted on August 13, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Earlier this year, Illinois Legislative Black Caucus member’s Representative Elgie Simms and Senator Kwame Raoul led the way for comprehensive law enforcement reforms aimed at ensuring accountability and safety for officers. The recent string of officer-involved deaths prompted legislators to … Continue reading →

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