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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT May 19, 2015 Steve Moon 773-597-8024 New report details impact of budget cuts on Asian Americans Community will head to Springfield on Thursday to rally against cuts CHICAGO – A new report, Cutting Lifelines, released Tuesday by members of the Pan Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition, details the impact that budget… Read more »

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION May 6, 2015 Contact: Andy Kang AKang@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773.271.0899 x222 LANGUAGE ACCESS ORDINANCE A GOOD FIRST STEP However, City Council must make emergency services accessible CHICAGO – A coalition of Chicago-based civic engagement and civil rights groups recognizes the language access ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council as a good… Read more »

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 »