CCI pens response to Chicago Tribune editorial supporting redefinition of marriage
The Catholic Conference of Illinois today sent a letter to the editor to the Chicago Tribune in response to their editorial advocating for final passage of redefinition of marriage legislation. The letter can be viewed here. The Tribune published our letter --...
CCI Radio Hour: May 20, 2013
May 20, 2013 show Mark Fleming of the National Immigrant Justice Center joins Bob to talk about the current push for comprehensive federal immigration reform, as outlined in the Senate's "Gang of Eight" legislation. Next, Margie Manczko Breen of the...
Call, e-mail lawmakers for Textbook Block Grant funding!
Attention principals, teachers and parents of children in grades K-12: Some hope exists that funding for the Textbook Block Grant program may make it into the budget for the new fiscal year set to begin July 1. This program has provided secular textbooks,...
Education Newsletter April 2013
The school year may be winding down but the legislature is finally getting down to business in its final month of session. Funding for the textbook block grant may have a chance, and CCI is ready with legislation in case some monies become available. Rep. Kelly Burke,...
CCI Radio Hour: April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013 show Bishop Lance Davis of the African-American Clergy Coalition joins Bob to talk about the fight against redefinition of marriage efforts in the form of Senate Bill 10. Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran adds to the discussion by telling how he sees the...
Cardinal George issues statement on need for immigration reform
Cardinal George today called for all to support comprehensive, compassionate immigration reform in a statement that served as the focal point of a press conference announcing a new campaign sponsored by Catholic religious. Priests for Justice for Immigrants and...
Auxiliary Bishop Rassas 'distressed and disappointed' over Rep. Sullivan's intended change of vote on SB 10
Auxiliary Bishop George Rassas of the Archdiocese of Chicago today issued a statement in his role as a board member of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, saying he was "distressed and disappointed" over Rep. Ed Sullivan's intended change of vote...
Cardinal George, African American clergy hold press conference to express opposition to redefinition of marriage legislation
Cardinal George was joined by members of the newly formed African-American Clergy Coalition today for a press conference to state their opposition to redefinition of marriage legislation. Cardinal George spoke in his role as chairman of the Catholic Conference of...