Process To Spend $20 Million For Census Outreach In Illinois Raises Concerns
A coalition of 50 groups interested in performing census outreach in Illinois say the state’s process to fund that work is confusing.
A coalition of 50 groups interested in performing census outreach in Illinois say the state’s process to fund that work is confusing.
A coalition of Chinese groups have formed a “complete count” committee to plan outreach efforts in preparation for next year’s census.
A Chicago-based South Asian think tank says denying the spouses of highly skilled immigrants from working would hurt immigrant families.
After the city demolished its fire-damaged headquarters this month, Assata’s Daughters hopes to find another home in Washington Park.
Lawmakers set aside $29 million to prepare for next year. Local groups say they need the money as soon as possible to ensure a robust count.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the Republican-controlled Senate will block efforts to challenge Trump’s attempts to add a citizenship question.
Regardless of whether a citizenship question will appear on the 2020 census, advocates say many immigrants are scared to participate.
Initial plan calls for Illinois to get $25 million in grants to local governments and community groups to begin outreach efforts in October.
The SCOTUS decision to temporarily block the citizenship question from census forms is a relief to immigration advocates in Chicago.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has created an office and selected an advisory panel to help bolster the state’s preparations for the 2020 census.