AltWeeklies Wire
Minorities Remain Underrepresented in Illinois Hiringnew
Members of racial minorities, who make up 35 percent of the state's population, accounted for just 20 percent of state employees in fiscal year 2006, according to an analysis of state hiring data conducted by the Illinois Association of Minorities in Government.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-09-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Jena and Peoria Aren't All That Differentnew
Incidents in Illinois, much like the more high-profile case in Louisiana, show the criminal justice system still isn't colorblind, a civil rights leader says.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
09-20-2007 |
Race & Class
Alone In a Crowdnew
Young African-American professionals say Springfield offers them very few reasons to stay.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
01-05-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Hostile Environmentnew
Ray Coleman and other black ex-employees accuse the Illinois Department of Natural Resources of discrimination.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
02-21-2006 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
