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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Minimum Wage Rally In Springfield!
The Raise Illinois coalition convened by Action Now and made up of community, labor and religious organizations, held a rally on Tuesday, May 24th in the Capitol Rotunda in Springfield to call on legislators to pass Senate Bill 1565, the … Continue reading
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Action Now President Michelle Young in the News!
Action Now President Michelle Young has been on fire lately, exposing the many injustices of the city’s TIF system as well as the neglect and deterioration of Chicago’s neighborhoods! Her quotes at a recent press conference have been in the … Continue reading
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West Garfield 4 Corners Smoke-Out
On May 6th, 2011 Action Now members held a smoke-out on four corners in West Garfield Park where there was a large amount of drug activity and violence. A “smoke-out” is when members of the community gather and hold cook-outs … Continue reading
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