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08.18.10
Chicago Appleseed and Chicago Council of Lawyers Luncheon 2010
Category: Appleseed Articles
On October 5, 2010, Chicago Appleseed and the Chicago Council of Lawyers will host our Annual Luncheon. This year, we are focusing on our work aimed at improving the criminal justice system and at immigration court reform. The 2010 Annual Luncheon will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois. The reception will begin at 11:00 am, with lunch and our program starting promptly at noon. Click the title for more details, and hope to see you there!
08.03.10
A Proposal to Strengthen Family and Community Engagement within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Category: Policy Statements
While the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education act calls for increased parental and community engagement in our schools, it falls short on the necessary details of how to accomplish these goals. Chicago Appleseed has drafter a comprehensive proposal outlining the steps required to ensure that this mandate is achieved. To read the full proposal, click here.
08.02.10
Project Accomplishments and Goals from Chicago Appleseed and Chicago Council
Category: Chicago Appleseed In The News
It's been a busy summer at Chicago Appleseed, with a number of key accomplishments. We have a number of initiatives in place to capitalize on this success, and could use your support to sustain this momentum.
07.21.10
Immigration Court FOIA Reform
Category: Policy Statements
To mount a proper defense, immigration court defendants need access to government files regarding their case. The government, however, needlessly delays releasing these files, with devastating consequences such as inadequate defense preparation and prolonged detention away from family. Click here to learn more about this inexcusable bureaucratic process, and Chicago Appleseed's mission to stop it.
07.21.10
Proposal for Judicial Campaign Contribution Disclosure
Category: Policy Statements
In order to maintain the highest ethical standards in Illinois's system of electing judges, it's crucial that citizens know where judges' campaign contributions come from. Click here to join Chicago Appleseed's call for an open, transparent, and government-maintained posting of all judicial campaign contributions now.
06.30.10
Progress through partnership
Category: E-Newsletters
All about the Judicial Performance Commission
06.16.10
Progress through partnership
Category: E-Newsletters
The New York Times, upcoming forums and more!
06.10.10
Judge Provides Impetus for Cook County Jail's 'Virtual School'
Category: Chicago Appleseed In The News
Read all about it--our criminal courts reform initiative is featured in the New York Times!
06.02.10
Progress through partnership
Category: E-Newsletters
FOX news, forums and facebook!
04.30.10
Progress through Partnership
Category: E-Newsletters
Testimony on Criminal Justice Reform Before the Illinois House Appropriations Committee