by Chris Blankenhorn | Sep 29, 2022 | Chapter Post, Event, Issues Statements, Local Action, Media Release, News
The 50th Ward Green Party fully endorses the planned Abortion & Full Reproductive Rights National Day of Action march and rally on October 8 at noon at Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn, in Chicago. This action is designed to build on the recent vote in Kansas where...
by Chris Blankenhorn | May 26, 2021 | Chapter Post, Issues Statements, Local Action, Media Release, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2021 For Further Information: Chris Blankenhorn, chris@howiehawkins.us John Keating, theguywiththesign@gmail.com RELEASE: Sangamo Valley Green Party Opposes Plans to Further Expand Police Surveillance The Sangamo Valley Green Party...
by Chris Blankenhorn | May 23, 2021 | Elections, Environmental, Local Action, News
Joshua Hellmann (left) and Rich Whitney (right). Rich is a the Vice Chair of the Jackson County Mass Transit Board. Congratulations to ILGP/Shawnee Green Party member Joshua Hellmann on being appointed to the Kinkaid Reeds Creek Conservancy District Board! The board,...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Aug 27, 2020 | Local Action, News
The Cook County Green Party stands in solidarity with peaceful protesters and joins with them in condemning the horrific murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. We acknowledge the festering pain and rage that this killing brought to the surface and the vital...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Jun 29, 2017 | Local Action, News
Don’t let your local elected officials lower the minimum wage in your community and take away your sick leave. Your elected officials are holding last minute poorly advertised rush meetings to pass an ordinance to Opt Out of the Cook County Minimum Wage and Sick...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Jun 17, 2017 | Local Action, News
Per The People’s Lobby – Last fall, The People’s Lobby moved the Cook County Board of Commissioners to raise the minimum wage from $8.25 up to $13, starting with an increase to $10 just two weeks from now — on July 1, 2017. Unfortunately, some suburban municipalities...
