by COFI Admin | Feb 19, 2023 | In the Media, Stepping Out of Poverty
“When Joan Van is sick, she doesn’t get paid. The East St. Louis-area restaurant server and single mother of three said she works doubles to make up the money when she or one of her children gets sick. ‘You can’t let your kids see you break down because...
by COFI Admin | Feb 8, 2023 | In the Media, Legislation, Stepping Out of Poverty
Alongside Illinois state legislators, community partners and advocates, and COFI staff organizers, POWER-PAC IL parent leaders participated in a press conference in Springfield introducing a new Child Tax Credit. If Illinois legislators pass the law, eligible low-and...
by COFI Admin | Dec 22, 2022 | In the Media, Utilities
“The study began this summer with a request by the ICC Staff for feed-back from various stakeholders on the potential adoption of discount rates pursuant to CEJA. 12 agencies provided comments and input into the study, including: Ameren Illinois, ComEd,...
by COFI Admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Elementary Justice, In the Media
“Lisa Russell, the mother of four Chicago Public Schools graduates and a West Side parent advocate with the nonprofit Community Organizing and Family Issues, said a classmate of her youngest son had to repeat the eighth grade shortly before the pandemic hit. ...
by COFI Admin | Nov 9, 2022 | General, In the Media
“What does it mean to be an advocate for all children and how can you jumpstart your own advocacy journey? We discussed the answers to these questions and so much more with Rosazlia Grillier, a founder and governing council member of the United Parent Leaders...
by COFI Admin | Nov 4, 2022 | Early Learning Campaign, In the Media
“As parents, we are experts in our children’s development, interests, culture, and strengths. We are also their advocates as they enter the world and begin school. But while kids learn initial social and emotional skills at home, the learning doesn’t stop when...
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