Congratulations to Mayor Brandon Johnson on his inauguration today. My colleagues @chitrust and I look forward to working with him and his administration to accelerate meaningful progress to close the racial and ethnic wealth gap in #Chicago.
https://t.co/AsTpGQBLGJ
.@GovWesMoore on bridging equity gaps:
"The only way you make things more equitable is you have to be intentional, you don't accidentally get to equitable. Because we didn't accidentally get to inequitable, it was intentional."
Watch: https://t.co/i7JX0MInIg
#AxiosEvents
Please add your name in support of a reform bill that will unlock thousands and thousands of properties for economic development in disinvested communities in Chicago, suburban communities and municipalities through the state of Illinois. #racialwealthgap#communityinvestment
TODAY: Legislation to reform that tax sale system is being heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee. If you are so inclined, please slip in support at the link below before 2:00pm CT.
Submit a slip: https://t.co/Fmt83Bs59Z
@Splanish This thread is everything @Splanish. As thoughtfully and deliberately composed as the coalition you have led to make this all happen. In awe, inspired and grateful for your leadership. A cause for celebration and hope for our city. On to the next phase of the journey! 💪🏼💪🏼
The messaging needs to be clear, consistent and true. “Congress can override what the Supreme Court did and pass a law to legalize abortion. To do that, we need to elect 2 more Democratic Senators and to hold the House. Pres Biden will sign a law codifying Roe if that happens.”
The CTA 95th St. Red Line terminal is a bold, new development. Yet, the area around the station is not walkable. #ConnectedCommunities would bring safe sidewalks, housing options, jobs, and more to every Chicagoan’s transit hub. Learn more: https://t.co/xZix0I77gd #ETOD
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a proven anti-poverty solution that works, but right now not enough people living in Illinois are eligible. We must #ExpandEIC in this year's state budget. Take action & contact your legislator here: https://t.co/v9cjHaANEO
Very happy to see @GovPritzker come out in support of expanding the IL earned income credit to reach more folks and targeting relief to households that need it most!
Pritzker says in letter to House members that he supports EIC expansion, plus additional tax relief for low-to middle-income households https://t.co/yeRQC29Dmy
Your book and your bringing it to life @clo_ewing and it being the talk of the town is bringing so much joy to this world. @People Run out and grab your copy of Stella Keeps the Sun Up for all the littles in your life or for your own reading pleasure!
I have brought many of you on my journey to bring Stella Keeps the Sun Up and the Stella series into the world and wanted to share a @people article that published earlier today. Let's do what we can to make it go viral.
https://t.co/nnsgy7QF4D
#kidsbooks#representationmatters
“My plan would cut the cost of child care…it doesn’t stop there, it also includes home & long term care.”
Care in the #StateOfTheUnion. This is historic. Thank you for caring, @POTUS. #CareCantWait
Today, @chicagosmayor shared news on the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot – a bold investment to bring $500/month to 5K low-income Chicagoans for 1 year. I serve on the Advisory Group shaping this historic initiative. Learn more & sign up for updates: https://t.co/W5bxCqT4O5
Let's bring greater #equity to the Illinois tax code. Tell the IL General Assembly that you support the #EarnedIncomeCredit to help families and workers make ends meet. BONUS: Every $1 in #EITC refunded, turns into $1.50-$2 in local economy activity.
The #EarnedIncomeCredit#ETC expansion will provide relief for some people who are excluded from federal tax credits.
File a slip: https://t.co/alZOC1xZhz
A thoughtful exploration of how a permanent expansion of the monthly, fully refundable #ChildTaxCredit has benefits for kids (who btw, later become adults) beyond simply boosting income.
A permanently expanded #ChildTaxCredit would make a meaningful difference for students' academic achievement.
In a new commentary, @ZabalaTCF lays out three reasons why: https://t.co/ZrigWVLdwv
@MikeVanderbilt My mom called to get tickets for the Bozo Show when she was pregnant with my older sister. We got tickets to attend a taping when I was 12.