The New American Welcome Center at: https://universityymca.org/welcome/ will release data on the contributions of immigrants in Champaign County on Wednesday, May 23. Below is an invitation to the event and an announcement of what's involved. Invitation: Join us for a presentation on the demographic and economic contributions of immigrants with the New American Economy and … Continue reading Community Data Release: Immigrants in Champaign County
Sale of Champaign County Nursing Home Decision Is Coming
The Champaign County Board will meet Thursday, May 24, 6:30 pm to vote on the sale of the Champaign County Nursing Home (CCNH). Below are some sources of information on this issue. There are varying strong opinions on the Nursing Home in general, and on the possible sale. As we have multiple sources, we will … Continue reading Sale of Champaign County Nursing Home Decision Is Coming
Join CCVA for “The Road Ahead” and GOTV
On Saturday May 26, 2:00 - 4:00, CCVA will host a discussion of "The Road Ahead" and plans for GOTV (Get Out The Vote) in the General Election next November. CCVA reminds us that: This past March, Champaign County shattered voter turnout records for the Primary Election. Campus voter turnout was triple what it … Continue reading Join CCVA for “The Road Ahead” and GOTV
Save the Date: Progressive Drop-In May 29
Join CUP and Bend the Arc at the next Progressive Drop-In at Jupiters on Tuesday, May 29, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, at Stangos in Lincoln Square Mall. Stangos is a new restaurant serving Zambian/African cuisine. Feel free to bring a friend.
Call on Rodney Davis to Sign DACA Proposal
Our friends at Bend the Arc: CU have asked for urgent (this weekend) action Item taken from Facebook event. Bend the Arc:CU has learned the House of Representatives is just a few signatures away from being able to force House Speaker Paul Ryan to begin debate on the full range of DACA proposals that got … Continue reading Call on Rodney Davis to Sign DACA Proposal
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