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10 Ways Community-Based Organizations Can Continue the Work in 2025

 At Chicago Jobs Council (CJC), our recent Workforce Convo highlighted key strategies for navigating this changed political landscape. While methods may evolve, our core values of equity, opportunity, and systemic change remain constant. Here are ten actionable takeaways from our conversation to help you stay mission-driven and impactful in the year ahead.

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  • “Progress is slow on Illinois’ clean energy promises“

    WBEZ Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons, September 28, 2023

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    “Chicago Jobs Council on widespread driver’s license suspensions: ‘The consequence is too significant and severe“

    Southland Marquee, January 30, 2023

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  • “Gov. Pritzker Announces $44 Million Investment in Workforce Training“

    Chicago Defender, September 23, 2021

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    “Illinois the Latest State to End Driver’s License Suspensions That Fuel Inequality”

    Sam Mellins, Filter Mag, March 1, 2021

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    “Thousands of Illinois Drivers Would Get Their Licenses Back Under a Criminal Justice Reform Bill”

    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, January 15, 2021 (reprinted in InjusticeWatch)

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  • “Illinois Senate Committees Discuss Inequity in Education Employment”

    Sarah Mansur, Herald & Review, November 5, 2020

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    “Mayor Lori Lightfoot Defends Plan to Start Issuing Speed Camera Tickets for Cars Going 6 MPH Over the Limit as ‘Safety’ Issue. City Data Shows a More Complicated Picture.”

    Gregory Pratt, Joe Mahr, and John Bryne, Chicago Tribune, October 27, 2020

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    “Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wants to Start Issuing Speed Camera Tickets for Cars Going 6 MPH Over the Limit.”

    John Bryne and Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, October 23, 2020

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    “5 New Laws to Know in Illinois.”

    Amanda Vinicky, WTTW, July 1, 2020

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    “Chicago Temporarily Halts Some Ticketing and Debt Collections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic.”

    Elliot Ramos, WBEZ Chicago, and Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica Illinois, March 18, 2020

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    “Tens of Thousands Lost Driver’s Licenses Over Unpaid Parking Tickets. Now, They’re Getting Them Back.”

    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica Illinois, and Elliot Ramos, WBEZ Chicago, January 17, 2020

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    “50,000 Cook County Residents Will Lose Food Stamps If They Don’t Find Work Soon, and The Clock is Ticking.”

    Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, January 10, 2020

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