From MPC's April 2004 Media Tips
Six
Illinois state legislators representing Will county districts will gather on
Saturday, May 8, 2004 to hear local students, teachers, parents, homeowners, and
other residents discuss concerns about the quality of education in their
schools.
Senators
Debbie Halvorson (D-Crete), Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), and Larry Walsh
(D-Elmwood, and Representatives Lisa Dugan (D-Kankakee), Renee Kosel (R-New
Lenox), and Careen Gordon (D-Coal City), will join members of A+ Illinois for a
community forum at Zion Lutheran Church in Tinley Park. MPC is a leading member
of A+ Illinois, a grassroots, statewide campaign to improve the quality and
funding of public education in Illinois, deliver lasting property tax relief,
and protect services for children, families, and communities. Other campaign
members represent a range of civic, education, children’s advocacy, business,
labor, civil rights, human service, and community groups.
The
community forum, from 9 to 11 a.m., is free and open to media. Zion Lutheran
Church is located at 17100 S. 69th Ave., three blocks east of Harlem Ave. on
171st St.
Contact: Bindu Batchu
,
A+ Illinois Campaign Manager, at 312.863.6014