Current Status of the Invest in Kids Act

Current Status of the Invest in Kids Act

CCI released a joint statement alongside Empower Illinois, Big Shoulders Fund and Agudath Israel about where the Invest in Kids Act currently stands. A pdf can be found HERE and the full text is also below.
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Spring 2023 End of Session Report

Spring 2023 End of Session Report

The Illinois General Assembly has adjourned its regular session for 2023. The following is our End of Session Report. Note:  As of the date of this report (June 7, 2023), the legislation indicated as “Passed both chambers” have not yet been signed by the Governor and...

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CCI Expresses Disappointment in Passage of Senate Bill 1909

CCI Expresses Disappointment in Passage of Senate Bill 1909

Senate Bill 1909, which imposes civil penalties targeted only at pregnancy centers for “deceptive practices,” passed the House on Wednesday, May 10 after having previously passed the Senate.  We are disappointed that the Illinois General Assembly has passed...

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Fact Sheet: Preserve the Scholarship Tax Credit Program

Fact Sheet: Preserve the Scholarship Tax Credit Program

Unless the Illinois General Assembly acts, the law that created the scholarship tax credit program will end this year. The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to explain the program, its benefits, and to ask you to contact your lawmaker in order to continue this program in...

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