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CivicSource - Too Much or Too Little Democracy?

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Too Much or Too Little Democracy? Posted: Monday Jun 13, 2016. In an effort to better understand whether too much or too little democracy is to blame for recent hyper-partisanship, a new paper by Thomas E. Mann of the nonprofit Brookings Institution summarizes the findings of “Democracy for Realists” by Christopher Achen and Larry Bartels and competing research by Paul Sniderman and Arthur Lupia. Mann ultimately concludes that the findings of “Democracy for Realists” are not anti-democratic, ...Site desi...

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CivicSource - Gov. Quinn to Deliver State of the State at Noon

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Gov Quinn to Deliver State of the State at Noon. Posted: Wednesday Jan 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois will deliver his 2014 State of the State address today at noon in Springfield. The. Predicts that Quinn’s speech will resonant with many of the themes already heralded as the cornerstone of his gubernatorial re-election campaign, with an intense focus today on the middle class and growing the economy. You can watch the State of the State LIVE at NOON here. State of the State LIVE.

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CivicSource - CNN's Chicagoland Series Premieres Thursday

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A Civic Engagement Web Portal. CNN's Chicagoland Series Premieres Thursday. Posted: Thursday Mar 06, 2014. In the aftermath of a countrywide economic collapse, Chicago faces the challenges of improving its schools, neighborhoods and safety. Can the city’s leaders, communities and residents come together or will differences pull them apart? Tune in tonight 9:00 pm CT for the premiere of CNN’s newest original series,. Chicagoland Screening and Discussion. 412 S Peoria St.

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CivicSource - UIC Prepares Full Proposal for the Obama Presidential Library and Museum

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UIC Prepares Full Proposal for the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. Posted: Friday Oct 24, 2014. For the OPL to be a truly accessible and well used Library what services, technologies, and features would the Library need to provide for you? What would cause this Library to matter to you? What types of classes, instruction, and civic engagement programs would you be interested in utilizing in the Library? Review the RFQ presented to the foundation. For more information regarding the proposal.

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CivicSource - 'Suffrage at 17' Law Creates More High School Voters in Illinois

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Suffrage at 17' Law Creates More High School Voters in Illinois. Posted: Wednesday Mar 05, 2014. In addition to them being valuable resources to young voters, schools are also prime spots for registering youth. Earlier this month, Cook County Clerk David Orr, with the help of civic and community organizations like Mikva Challenge and the League of Women Voters, organized “Democracy Week” in schools throughout the suburbs. Site design and development by Mr. Design Company.

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CivicSource - Participatory Budgeting Project Sees Gains in Citizen Engagement

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A Civic Engagement Web Portal. Participatory Budgeting Project Sees Gains in Citizen Engagement. Posted: Thursday Mar 12, 2015. An increasing number of Chicagoans are becoming engaged with local government through an innovative process known as Participatory Budgeting (PB). A new report from the Participatory Budgeting Project highlights some of the organization’s more notable recent accomplishments. Among them:. Targeting youth at school assemblies during school hours increased their engagement and turn...

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How Government Works: A Quick Primer on Federal and Local Government in Illinois. Getting your voice heard. How can you become an effective advocate? Thinking for running for public office? How a Bill Becomes a Law. Participatory Budgeting Project Sees Gains in Citizen Engagement. Posted: Thursday Mar 12, 2015. An increasing number of Chicagoans are becoming engaged with local government through an innovative process known as Participatory Budgeting (PB). Targeting youth at school assemblies during schoo...

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CivicSource - Collaborative Seeks to Strengthen Chicago's Public School System

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A Civic Engagement Web Portal. Collaborative Seeks to Strengthen Chicago's Public School System. Posted: Thursday Mar 13, 2014. In the spring of 2013, CPS outraged Chicago families and communities by unilaterally deciding to close 50 of its schools serving primarily African American and Latino students. While CPS officials maintained that closing these mainly South and West side area schools was necessary for fiscal purposes and would simultaneously provide students with better educational opportunit...

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CivicSource - Interactive Map Explores Civic Education by State

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Interactive Map Explores Civic Education by State. Posted: Wednesday Mar 26, 2014. How does Illinois stack up against the other 49 states in its civic education requirements and standards? Find out using a new interactive map. From the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement ( CIRCLE. This interactive map is a helpful data illustration as we move forward with a national conversation on K-12 civic education reform. New Interactive Map Explores Civic Education State-by-State.

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CivicSource - Chicago Community Trust Invites Chicagoland to Share Ideas for the Future

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Chicago Community Trust Invites Chicagoland to Share Ideas for the Future. Posted: Wednesday Feb 19, 2014. Great conversations that produce innovative and inspiring ideas are often spurred through a meal shared with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, even strangers. With this in mind, the Chicago Community Trust. Birthday and continue a history of working to improve the region, the Trust is inviting residents from the city, the suburbs, and the surrounding collar counties to convene at local tables ...