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The United States senate is poised to take an historic vote on voting rights. Here is how you can help.
Federal Government
Chicago Recovery Plan Grant launches citywide for entrepreneurs/businesses
See recap of webinar, Chicago Recovery Plan launches citywide grant application for entrepreneurs, on 1/6/22. Click the story to find details!
Father Pfleger celebrates birthday by standing on street asking Americans to put down guns
Father Pfleger celebrates birthday by standing on street asking Americans to put down guns
Elected Officials Say, “Enough Is Enough” To School Closings
Illinois legislators and other elected officials representing the Englewood community are holding a news conference to voice their outrage over the announced school closings in their respective districts Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m., City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., 2nd Fl.
We need your help to keep kids in school
State Senator Jacqueline Collins introduced legislation creating the Illinois Attendance Commission; my colleagues on both sides of the aisle passed it, and the governor signed it into law in recognition of the vital importance of keeping our young people in school.
Chicago gun violence center stage at Obama town hall
Tribune story cover recapp of CNN, “Chicago gun violence center stage at Obama town hall”
Englewood’s Sonya Harper Appointed to 6th District State Rep Seat
Committeemen appointed Englewood’s Sonya Harper, 34, to fill the vacant 6th District House seat Tuesday night.
Showing Compassion For People With Disabilities
May is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease that attacks the body’s ability to control muscle movement by ceasing the transmission of messages to muscles.
HARP & HAMP have been EXTENDED through 2016
On Friday, Many 8th, FHFA Director Watt announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have been extended through 2016.
