Illinois leaders mark Civil Rights Act anniversary

Published July 2, 2014 5:33pm ET



CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ religious leaders and public officials are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson marked the signing of it Wednesday during his Rainbow/PUSH Coalition’s conference.

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