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by Ellyn Fortino
12:54pm
Mon Mar 18

Legislators, Advocates Unite To Push Local & Federal Gun Control Legislation

Gun Control

Legislators and gun control advocates united Sunday afternoon to discuss and rally around state and federal gun control legislation being considered in the Illinois General Assembly and U.S. Congress. Progress Illinois was there for the unifying, and at points emotional, event.

Quick Hit
by Ellyn Fortino
4:56pm
Mon Mar 4

Schakowsky, Local Residents Sign Covenant Calling For Comprehensive Immigration Reform (VIDEO)

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D, IL-9), faith-based leaders and immigrant advocates broke bread together and signed a covenant Sunday in support of comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform.

The covenant calls for an immigration plan that includes support of family unity and integration, a pathway to citizenship, protection of all human rights and an increased focus on addressing the root causes of migration.

“There is a growing realization in Washington that immigration can no longer be pushed to the back burner,” Schakowsky said at the event sponsored by the Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition at the St. Nicholas Parish in Evanston.

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PI Original
by Ashlee Rezin
5:33pm
Thu Feb 28
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How The Sequester Would Hurt An Already Ailing Illinois

Congress

Unless Congress can compromise on a deficit-reduction plan, a $1.2 trillion package of spending cuts over the next decade is set to kick in tomorrow, resulting in devastating cuts to Illinois’ federal funding. We take a look at how those cuts will affect the already cash-strapped state.

PI Original
by Ashlee Rezin
4:37pm
Wed Feb 13

Obama Calls For Congress To Act On Progressive Issues In SOTU Address

Politics

With a promise to fuel economic growth but not add “a single dime” to America’s deficit, President Obama’s State of the Union address focused on creating middle-class jobs and encouraged bipartisan support for initiatives such as raising the minimum wage.