Directory of Issues Resources

Includes links to sites that focus on issues specific to the City of Chicago. Sites may include but not limited to:

Public Housing

Crime and Justice

Gun Control

Temporary or hot topics, often of a political nature. For example, the expansion of O'Hare International Airport.

Subcategories

8th Day Center for Social Justice

http://www.8thdaycenter.org/
A multi-issue, social justice center supported and staffed by 30 congregations of nuns, priests and brothers which promotes analysis and action.
Americans United for Life

http://www.aul.org/
National pro-life public-interest law firm specializing in legislation, litigation, and education-- both scholarly and popular-- on the issues of abortion, euthanasia and genetic manipulation that assaults human life.
Better Government Association (BGA)

http://www.bettergov.org/
A non-profit citizens watchdog group that focuses on exposing waste, fraud and corruption in state and local government. Includes information on investigative reports, internships and opportunities, and news.
Campaign for a Free and Clear Lakefront

http://www.foreverfreeandclear.org/
A grassroots coalition to remove Lakeshore Drive from Grant Park, and eventually the entire lakefront. Features upcoming and past events calendar, t-shirts, history and contacts.
Pro-Life Action League

http://www.prolifeaction.org/
Dedicated to saving the lives of the unborn through the use of non-violent direct action. Features profiles from former physicians who once performed abortions.

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