CCI Radio Hour: May 20, 2013

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!

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

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 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...