With the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) a step closer to becoming reality, some advocacy groups say the trade deal could end up hurting some Illinois residents' jobs and health.
U.S. states should improve access to identification cards for homeless youth, particularly those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), argues a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP), a progressive national think tank.
Homeless youth, who are disproportionately LGBT, can face roadblocks to obtaining state-issued identification, which is necessary to access various programs and services, including those that could help them gain housing and employment, the report says.
CAP's research showed that many states fall short in terms of ID card accessibility for homeless youth.
Chicago Ald. Will Burns (4th), chairman of the city council's education committee, thwarted a resolution on Monday calling for a statewide moratorium on the opening of new charter schools.
The U.S. Supreme Court's new term starts Monday, and it could take up cases involving abortion, union fees, birth control coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act, affirmative action in higher education and state voting districts.
The state of Illinois is ending many of its free sexually transmitted disease testing services used by county health departments and a number of family planning centers.
U.S. states should improve access to identification cards for homeless youth, particularly those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), argues a 