Tag: Illinois State

Take Action for Increased Legal Aid Funding- Witness Slips Needed!

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Via Illinois Equal Justice Foundation: The Office of the Attorney General’s budget is set to go before the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations – General Services Committee this Wednesday, March 22.  And we need your help! While last year’s increase in the Civil Legal Aid appropriation was a huge step forward, demand for legal […]

Muslim Civic Coalition’s Call to Action- Witness Slips Needed!

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Via the Muslim Civic Coalition: Last week, legislative bills from the Muslim Civic Coalition and our partners/allies passed with majority or unanimous “YES” votes in their first rounds of committee hearings in the Illinois House of Representatives!  We need supporters like you to help by submitting witness slips to build on this momentum! What is a […]

Show Your Support for Preventing Homeowner Displacement in Cook County

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Via Communities United: SB 74 , as amended, creates a State Task Force to study and make recommendations for the implementation of a payment plan option to divert delinquent owner-occupied properties from the annual tax sale.  The Property Tax Payment Plan Task Force will facilitate in-depth discussions with stakeholders in the residential property tax process, including local […]