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Action Now Protests School Closings At Save Our Schools Rally

On March 27th, 2013 busloads of Action Now parents, students and community members marched to protest the Mayor and Board of Education’s plan to close 54 neighborhood public schools! We were joined by thousands of people from Chicago Teacher’s Union, … Continue reading

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North Lawndale Community Roll Call And March Against Violence

Action Now members organized a police roll call and march in the North Lawndale community to help combat the violence and crime threatening the safety of families in the neighborhood. The event was held at 16th Street and Millard Avenue … Continue reading

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Action Now Protests Mayor’s Plan To Demolish Buildings

Action Now held a press conference and rally on July 13th in the Englewood community at 53rd and Laflin, where every corner of the intersection is a vacant lot. Members held this rally to voice their concern that the Mayor’s … Continue reading

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