Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago’s annual Milestone Awards Benefit is coming up on April 27! In the weeks leading up to the event, we are recognizing this year’s honorees who have led the way for the Asian American community of Illinois in their respective fields. This week, we shine the spotlight on the Yunjin Hong, owner of Jin Ju restaurant in Andersonville. Join us on April 27 to honor Yunjin at Milestone! Get your tickets today!  (more…)

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago’s annual Milestone Awards Benefit is coming up on April 27! In the weeks leading up to the event, we are recognizing this year’s honorees who have led the way for the Asian American community of Illinois in their respective fields. This week, we shine the spotlight on the Jerry Clarito, retired founding Executive Director of the Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment. Join us on April 27 to honor Jerry at Milestone! Get your tickets today!  (more…)

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE TO HOLD HEARING ON PROPOSED AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION BILL
SB250 will streamline and simplify voter registration in Illinois with reforms to make Illinois voter rolls the most secure and accurate possible.

WHAT: The Illinois State Senate Executive Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 250, which would create Automatic Voter Registration in Illinois, switching the voter registration process from an opt-in to an opt-out model.

WHERE: Illinois State Capitol, Executive Committee, Room 212

WHEN: Wednesday, April 20th, 3:30 PM

SPRINGFIELD— A proposal to streamline and simplify voter registration in Illinois will be heard during an Illinois Senate hearing on Wednesday, April 20th.

Senate Bill 250, sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), reforms current registration laws so that whenever an eligible Illinois resident applies for, updates or renews a driver’s license or state ID, he or she will be automatically registered to vote in the local jurisdiction unless they opt out. (more…)