On March 23, the Illinois House overwhelming approved a bill that would make it much easier for immigrants and others to provide professional hair braiding--and thus get to work and contribute to our Read more…
During tough economic times, immigrants need extra help getting necessary information important services and opportunities that could benefit their families. Read more…
The Brookings Institution just released a report entitled “Breaking the Immigration Stalemate: From Deep Disagreements to Constructive Proposals”. The report includes a section on recommendations for immigrant integration in the United States. Read more…
The House of Representatives is working on the final health care reform bill that currently excludes legal immigrants from Medicaid health care services for 5 years. Tell Speaker Pelosi... Read more…
On September 2, 2009, the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association (IACEA), the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), and the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition hosted a celebration of adult education in Chinatown’s Pui Tak Center. Read more…
As women immigrate and adjust to the US, they take on new roles as decision makers and becoming increasingly active in civic and public life. Read more…
