Who We Are
Grassroots Collaborative unites eleven membership-based organizations in
Illinois in order to create policy change on local and statewide levels.
By bringing together organizations across movements, especially labor and community, we
have built a broad and deep base necessary for fighting the corporate interests working against all of our constituencies.
Join Us at the #ReimagineChicago Mayoral Forum, January 16th! The upcoming election is our opportunity to #ReimagineChicago and fix the damage done by Rahm and his predecessors. Join us Wednesday for the #ReimagineChicago Mayoral Forum to hear where the candidates stands on our campaigns and our vision for the future of Chicago.
llinois Must Pursue State Level Solutions to Counteract Failures in GOP Tax Bill
by GRCAdminGrassroots Leaders and State Legislators Push to Close Carried Interest Loophole in Illinois Following Passage of GOP Tax Bill Chicago, IL – As Congress continues to pass legislation and policy that is out of line with the values of the American people, states and cities have jumped in to take action to protect their residents, […]
Grassroots Collaborative Response to Mayor Emanuel’s Budget Address
by GRCAdminChicago, IL – The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative on Mayor Emanuel’s budget address. “Today’s budget address shows Mayor Emanuel’s continued commitment to policies that have failed Chicago’s families as he continues to prioritize the interests of city elites over those of working families. The Mayor has continued […]
Illinois Trust Act Becomes Law
by GRCAdminOn Monday, the Illinois Trust Act, a bill to create better relations between the immigrant and law enforcement became law. It is refreshing to see a bill that benefits Illinois being passed without the need for a veto override. Congratulations to the campaign for a #WelcomingIL and everybody who went down to fight for this bill with us as […]
Finally. Statement on Override of Governor Rauner’s Budget Veto
by GRCAdminChicago, IL – Today, the Illinois House joined the Senate in overriding Governor Rauner’s veto of the state budget giving the state its first budget in years. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative. “Finally, state legislators have pushed aside Rauner’s obstructionism to pass a state budget. Community residents […]