Bloomington CIOP leaders announce results of new scientific poll about Living Wage.  Results show 62% of residents support Living Wage for part-time arena workers, school crossing guards and city hall janitors. Also, 3 out of 4 arena patrons are willing to pay a surcharge on their ticket price to pay for Living Wage for workers! 3/23/07  

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Homeless
United

Springfield homeless citizens organize Homeless United for Change (HUC/CIOP).

After celebrating Holy Communion outside City Hall, 30 Homeless, Clergy and advocates pack Springfield City Council meeting demanding homeless have official representation on Mayor Homeless Task Force -- Mayor Davlin agrees!  3/21/07 (Springfield State Journal Register photo)


NEWS FLASH: Phase 1 feasibility study concludes: Evening bus service "feasible and necessary." 2/2/07

Over 170 Residents attend formal public hearing on Evening Bus Service in Springfield co-sponsored by CIOP.  Urbitran recognizes community support and moves to next phase of feasibility study. -- 11/4/06
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FEDERAL FUNDING ARRIVES FOR PILOT PROJECT!
NYC FIRM SELECTED FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY

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MAKE YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
"WE NEED AN EVENING BUS SERVICE"