Monthly Archives: June 2011

Press Conference: For The First Time In 5 Years, Minimum Wage Workers Won’t Receive A Wage Increase!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

On June 30th, 2011 at 77 W. Washington (Methodist Temple), Action Now along with the Raise Illinois coalition held a press conference to call attention to the fact that on July 1st, 2011, for the first time in 5 years, … Continue reading →

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Action Now Members in Chicago Tribune Front Page Article!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Action Now members Alberta Brooks, Jackie Moody and Alderman Toni Foulkes were quoted in the Chicago Tribune’s front page article on June 24th, 2011 about vacant properties in Englewood! Click HERE to read the article! There is also an amazing … Continue reading →

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Action Now Along With Thousands Of Working People Protest Big Corporate Profits And Bonuses In “Give It Back” Rally!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

On Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Action Now members, along with thousands of other working people from unions, community organizations and religious organizations, marched and chanted through downtown Chicago and protested outside of the Hyatt Hotel where the Chicagoland Chamber of … Continue reading →

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Englewood Residents March For Funds To Rehab Vacant Buildings!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Action Now members and Englewood residents held a “We Are Englewood” march and press conference on June 4, 2011 at noon to protest the lack of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds allocated to the Englewood community to rehab vacant buildings. … Continue reading →

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