Monthly Archives: March 2012

Action Now Day In Springfield!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

On March 22nd, around 75 Action Now members traveled to Springfield for “Action Now Day” at the Capitol. We went to Springfield to speak to legislators about vital bills that impact working families in Illinois. There was also a rally … Continue reading →

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Action Now Rally At Scrap Metal Yard!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Action Now members from the Englewood community held a press conference on March 15th, 2012 to demand the closure of scrap metal yards that buy and sell stolen metal that has been stripped from vacant buildings, residents’ homes and churches. … Continue reading →

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Fair Tax Rally At Chase Plaza And Board Of Trade

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Action Now joined members of Stand Up Chicago, SEIU and the Grassroots Collaborative to call on the rich in Illinois to pay their fair share of taxes. Illinois legislators keep saying our state is in a budget crisis and they … Continue reading →

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Action Now Joins Grassroots Collaborative To Demand That G8 Funds Be Given To Neighborhoods!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

President Barack Obama recently decided to move this year’s G8 Summit from Chicago to Camp David. Action Now joined other organizations in the Grassroots Collaborative for a press conference to call on World Business Chicago to donate the $65 million … Continue reading →

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Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

There are two current items of legislation that we, as working families, need to take action on. One of the most effective ways of making our voices heard is by sending letters, signing petitions and calling our legislators to let … Continue reading →

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