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CMW Newstips: In Bronzeville: school closings, Violence, Wal-Mart, and TIFs
CCH participated in this march, organized by the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization. By Curtis Black Two actions protested the closing of Overton Elementary in Bronzeville today — a morning rally highlighting safety issues (and much more), and an afternoon action, which raised larger issues of resources by drawing the connection to a Walmart being built…
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Illinois Radio Network: Illinois House passes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans who are temporarily or chronically homeless could have protection against discrimination if a “Homeless Bill of Rights” becomes law. Sponsoring State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside) says, “Basic rights such as the right to maintain gainful employment, to access public services and spaces, to access emergency medical care, and the right to vote…
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Equal Voice News: For Mother’s Day, meet some ‘community trailblazers’
Change might start with a small act. Then, through an organized effort, it grows into a full-fledged movement. And grassroots efforts to improve communities across the country all have a common thread – residents speak up, discuss issues, seek solutions and look for accountability. That is how change can bloom. As families celebrate Mother’s Day…
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WBBM News Radio: Homeless moms seek sense of normalcy ahead of Mother’s Day
A profile of two moms from Good News Partners’ family shelter, which works with CCH’s Education Committee. CHICAGO (CBS) – With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, WBBM Newsradio’s Mike Krauser set out to learn what the day means to some moms living in somewhat unusual circumstances. Victoria and Marilyn, both of them living in…
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Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: After long absence, Salvation Army is back helping homeless people on Lower Wacker
By Mark Brown, Columnist Christine Henry used to know the name of nearly every homeless person living on Lower Wacker Drive and where they slept. That was several years ago, before her mobile outreach team and feeding truck from the Salvation Army was forced to abandon its work in the downtown area. View Gallery –…
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Chicago Tribune, Letter to the Editor: Protect renters in foreclosures
To the Editor: The article on April 25 by Mary Ellen Podmolik and Hal Dardick, “Foreclosure building plan would offer renters $12,000 to move,” did a good job of laying out the basics of the Keep Chicago Renting ordinance and its impact on banks. We agree with ordinance sponsor Ald. Richard Mell, 33rd, that it…
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Chicago Tribune: Foreclosure renter protections measure moves forward
CCH is a partner in the coalition advocating for the Keep Chicago Renting ordinance. By Mary Ellen Podmolik A Chicago City Council committee on Wednesday passed a measure that would give additional protections to renters in foreclosed buildings but the proposed ordinance will be held in committee until June 5. Under the proposal adopted by…
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Progess Illinois: Homeless Chicagoans in Uptown to receive free backpack beds
The charity Swags for Homeless will give out its Backpack Beds to about 40 homeless people in Chicago by the end of this week. Last week, Tony Clark, founder of the Australia-based charity, distributed some of the beds, which fold up into a backpack, to people facing homelessness in Uptown. This is the first…
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Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Gifts to Uptown from down under – homeless get backpack beds
CCH assisted designer Tony Clark in finding local agencies to help distribute Swags for Homeless backpack bed. By Mark Brown, Columnist The sun was just setting over Uptown one night last week when a tall, lanky Australian with more enthusiasm than just one continent could handle threw himself into the business of helping homeless Chicagoans….
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Chicago Tribune: Retail, fast food workers rally for higher pay in Chicago
CCH staff and 21 community leaders from Deborah’s Place & Breakthrough Urban Ministries joined Wednesday’s Fight for 15 strike, as well as a walk-back of striking workers returning to their jobs Thursday. By Corilyn Shropshire and Naomi Nix, Tribune reporters Standing with other protesters on Chicago’s storied State Street, Charde Nabors, 21, said she’s…
» Read More
CMW Newstips: In Bronzeville: school closings, Violence, Wal-Mart, and TIFs
CCH participated in this march, organized by the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization. By Curtis Black Two actions protested the closing of Overton Elementary in Bronzeville today — a morning rally highlighting safety issues (and much more), and an afternoon action, which raised larger issues of resources by drawing the connection to a Walmart being built…
» Read More
Illinois Radio Network: Illinois House passes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans who are temporarily or chronically homeless could have protection against discrimination if a “Homeless Bill of Rights” becomes law. Sponsoring State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside) says, “Basic rights such as the right to maintain gainful employment, to access public services and spaces, to access emergency medical care, and the right to vote…
» Read More
Equal Voice News: For Mother’s Day, meet some ‘community trailblazers’
Change might start with a small act. Then, through an organized effort, it grows into a full-fledged movement. And grassroots efforts to improve communities across the country all have a common thread – residents speak up, discuss issues, seek solutions and look for accountability. That is how change can bloom. As families celebrate Mother’s Day…
» Read More
WBBM News Radio: Homeless moms seek sense of normalcy ahead of Mother’s Day
A profile of two moms from Good News Partners’ family shelter, which works with CCH’s Education Committee. CHICAGO (CBS) – With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, WBBM Newsradio’s Mike Krauser set out to learn what the day means to some moms living in somewhat unusual circumstances. Victoria and Marilyn, both of them living in…
» Read More
Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: After long absence, Salvation Army is back helping homeless people on Lower Wacker
By Mark Brown, Columnist Christine Henry used to know the name of nearly every homeless person living on Lower Wacker Drive and where they slept. That was several years ago, before her mobile outreach team and feeding truck from the Salvation Army was forced to abandon its work in the downtown area. View Gallery –…
» Read More
Chicago Tribune, Letter to the Editor: Protect renters in foreclosures
To the Editor: The article on April 25 by Mary Ellen Podmolik and Hal Dardick, “Foreclosure building plan would offer renters $12,000 to move,” did a good job of laying out the basics of the Keep Chicago Renting ordinance and its impact on banks. We agree with ordinance sponsor Ald. Richard Mell, 33rd, that it…
» Read More
Chicago Tribune: Foreclosure renter protections measure moves forward
CCH is a partner in the coalition advocating for the Keep Chicago Renting ordinance. By Mary Ellen Podmolik A Chicago City Council committee on Wednesday passed a measure that would give additional protections to renters in foreclosed buildings but the proposed ordinance will be held in committee until June 5. Under the proposal adopted by…
» Read More
Progess Illinois: Homeless Chicagoans in Uptown to receive free backpack beds
The charity Swags for Homeless will give out its Backpack Beds to about 40 homeless people in Chicago by the end of this week. Last week, Tony Clark, founder of the Australia-based charity, distributed some of the beds, which fold up into a backpack, to people facing homelessness in Uptown. This is the first…
» Read More
Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Gifts to Uptown from down under – homeless get backpack beds
CCH assisted designer Tony Clark in finding local agencies to help distribute Swags for Homeless backpack bed. By Mark Brown, Columnist The sun was just setting over Uptown one night last week when a tall, lanky Australian with more enthusiasm than just one continent could handle threw himself into the business of helping homeless Chicagoans….
» Read More
Chicago Tribune: Retail, fast food workers rally for higher pay in Chicago
CCH staff and 21 community leaders from Deborah’s Place & Breakthrough Urban Ministries joined Wednesday’s Fight for 15 strike, as well as a walk-back of striking workers returning to their jobs Thursday. By Corilyn Shropshire and Naomi Nix, Tribune reporters Standing with other protesters on Chicago’s storied State Street, Charde Nabors, 21, said she’s…
» Read More
