IL RISE Act Allows Undocumented & Transgender College Students to Access MAP Grants and Other State Aid
Effective January 1, 2020, undocumented students in Illinois can now access IL MAP grants and other aid/scholarships for college. The RISE Act was sponsored by Representative Lisa Hernandez, Senator Omar Aquino, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June of 2019. Chicago Sun-Times Story Here […]
As DACA reaches the Supreme Court, Congress must keep the American Dream alive for new generations of immigrants
The cost to the U.S. economy of ending DACA and deporting its beneficiaries would be $280 billion over the next 10 years.
By Lester CrownBusiness Leaders Support BRIDGE
Effective January 1, 2020, undocumented students in Illinois can now access IL MAP grants and other aid/scholarships for college. The RISE Act was sponsored by Representative Lisa Hernandez, Senator Omar Aquino, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June of 2019. Chicago Sun-Times Story Here […]
CRAIN'S Chicago BusinessEDITORIAL: Trump’s Immigration Chance
Effective January 1, 2020, undocumented students in Illinois can now access IL MAP grants and other aid/scholarships for college. The RISE Act was sponsored by Representative Lisa Hernandez, Senator Omar Aquino, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June of 2019. Chicago Sun-Times Story Here […]
The Wall Street JournalGraham, Durbin re-introduce bill to protect DREAMers
Effective January 1, 2020, undocumented students in Illinois can now access IL MAP grants and other aid/scholarships for college. The RISE Act was sponsored by Representative Lisa Hernandez, Senator Omar Aquino, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June of 2019. Chicago Sun-Times Story Here […]
The HillEmpresarios crean coalición pro-inmigrante
Effective January 1, 2020, undocumented students in Illinois can now access IL MAP grants and other aid/scholarships for college. The RISE Act was sponsored by Representative Lisa Hernandez, Senator Omar Aquino, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June of 2019. Chicago Sun-Times Story Here […]
NegociosNow.comSowing Conscience Among Confusion on Immigration Mess
We must be prudent about our security and decent to residents and refugees at the same time.
By John Rowe‘Dreamers’ are good for my company
and good for Illinois
As we have invested in DACA recipients through the schools and opportunities available in the U.S., they are in turn investing in our country.
By Martin P. SlarkIllinois hospitality industry needs the work ethic immigrants bring to the job
The men and women who serve us should be given the chance to continue contributing to our industry, our communities and our economy.
By Sam ToiaWe’ll Never Solve Immigration If We Don’t Solve Climate Change
Central America’s “dry corridor” is highly vulnerable to drought.
By Penny Pritzker