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Keep Chicago Renting!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Action Now is a member of the Keep Chicago Renting coalition which seeks to help renters living in foreclosed buildings. Renters are often forced out of their homes, not because they failed to pay rent or violated their lease, but … Continue reading →

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VICTORY! Senate Bill 16 To Fund Maintenance of Vacant Properties & Foreclosure Prevention!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

SB 16, a bill that Action Now and the Foreclosure Convening have been advocating for, has passed through the Illinois House and Senate! The bill would require lenders to pay additional fees to file foreclosure actions, and the estimated $41 … Continue reading →

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Action Now members travel to Detroit to protest at GE Shareholders Meeting

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Video of Action Now members Deborah Robinson and Donna Roberts-Williams speaking at the protest in Detroit about the effects of the greed of the richest 1% on the well being of the hardworking 99%. Video by Aaron Krager, read the … Continue reading →

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