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Governor Quinn Signs ActNow! Legislation
On July 27, 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 3543 making the Afterschool Youth Development Project Act law - a win for the children and youth across Illinois. This marks a major milestone to advance afterschool and youth development in all of our communities.
The bill received wide bipartisan support in the General Assembly and, was embraced by the Governor's Office as well as the Illinois Department of Human Services, the law's lead administrative state agency. But it is only the beginning.
Please take a moment to read a Fact Sheet about what the bill creates and visit the ActNow! website for more updates and opportunities for involvement as it becomes a reality!
Public Support for Mass Transit Grows!
Chicago Tribune/WGN Poll indicates public prioritizes transit over roads
A recent poll by the Chicago Tribune and WGN TV indicates increased support for public transportation a change in a decades-long trend.
According to the poll, a majority of suburbanites now want a greater priority on public transit versus roads.
Chicago Metropolis 2020 Executive Director Frank Beal was quoted in the article, "People are seeing that a car-oriented culture is limiting economic development and quality of life in the region,''
To read the entire article, you may click here.
To watch a video story about the article you can click here.
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