Source: The State Journal Register http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x65621181/Bill-Brady-and-Mark-Curran-Licensing-undocumented-immigrants-will-make-state-safer This nation is a melting pot of immigrants, both legal and not. Our state is no different. We celebrate the ethnic diversity of our population and welcome those who come to this country and pursue citizenship, and whose work and effort have helped make this country great. We … Continue reading »
Chicago Sun-Times re-editorialized agreeing that the Highway Safety Legislation SB 957 is a sensible solution to the type of document fraud that occurred in Chinatown between 2003-2008. Editorial also urges the House to pass the bill and send it to Gov. Pat Quinn, who has said he will sign it. ICIRR’s response to Chinatown license ring. Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: Chinatown Driver’s License Scam … Continue reading »
Springfield, IL-Today, Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross, Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno and Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights CEO Lawrence Benito along with business leaders expressed their support for legislation providing temporary drivers’ licenses to undocumented immigrants to improve safety on Illinois roads This is sensible and … Continue reading »
Representative Daniel Burke, Representative Skip Saviano and Robert Gilligan of the Catholic Conference of Illinois supporting Highway Safety and Driver’s Licenses at a press conference on November 27, 2012 in Springfield, Illinois. Continue reading »
Senate President Cullerton with Governor Quinn, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other Illinois leaders at a November 20, 2012 press conference at Roosevelt High School in Chicago supporting highway safety. CHICAGO - November 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Senate President John Cullerton (D- Chicago) today were joined by state and local leaders and the … Continue reading »
The Highway Safety Campaign is gaining momentum in Illinois. Below is collection of media coverage of the campaign: Sun-Times Endorses Licensing and Insuring ALL Immigrant Drivers http://www.suntimes.com/opinions/16428851-474/editorial-give-driving-ids-to-illegal-immigrants.html CBS: Emanuel, Aldermen Urge State To Allow Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/11/16/emanuel-aldermen-urge-state-to-allow-drivers-licenses-for-undocumented-immigrants/ WGN: Chicago Aldermen Push Drivers License for Undocumented http://www.wgntv.com/news/wgntv-chicago-aldermen-push-drivers-licenses-for-undocumented-immigrants-20121115,0,5661721.story Sun-Times: Aldermen Push for Drivers License for … Continue reading »
