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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2015 Contact: Tuyet Le 773-271-0899 x201 TLe@advancingjustice-chicago.org Restoration of funding a “good first step” The push for 2016 funding continues CHICAGO — Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago recognizes the restoration of $26 million of funding for social service programs as a good first step by Governor Bruce Rauner.

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION March 18, 2015 Contact: Andy Kang AKang@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773.271.0899 x222  ADVANCING JUSTICE | CHICAGO PLEASED WITH CITY’S FIRST STEPS ON LANGUAGE ACCESS But, the City Council still has considerable work to do CHICAGO – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago is pleased with the ordinance introduced by members of the Chicago City… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2015 Contact Tuyet Le Phone: 773-271-0899 x201 Asian American community organizations disappointed by Emanuel’s cancellation Mayor cancels meeting with community members.   CHICAGO – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and its partners are disappointed that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has cancelled his participation in a meeting to address community members… Read more »

On January 29, 2015, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago and 18 other community organizations hosted the Chicago Mayoral Candidates’ Forum at Northeastern Illinois University. Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, William “Dock” Walls, Alderman Bob Fioretti, and Dr. Willie Wilson attended and answered questions from community members on issues relating to the Asian American and immigrant… Read more »

What: Chicago Mayoral Candidates’ Forum When: January 29, 2015, 6:30pm (doors open at 5:45) Where: Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60659 (Free parking available) Hosted by Northeastern Illinois University’s Government Relations, Office of the President Community partners (list in formation): Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment, Chicago Votes,… Read more »