Your voice is needed! Grassroots organizing and public policy advocacy requires consistent work by individuals, especially those from communities most impacted by systemic racism and structural inequality.

Congratulations to our member congregations and dedicated volunteers. In the recent lame duck session of the Illinois General Assembly, Community Renewal Society won many historic changes which will help end systemic racism. Join us in celebrating the passing of four monumental victories.

Individuals from around the country can join the effort for record turnout in the runoffs.

Community Renewal Society congratulates President-elect Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris.

Illinois incarcerates thousands of people like Jason every year—not because they're guilty of a crime but because they can't afford to pay a money bond.

The Vote YES for Fair Tax campaign has been an important part of our Just Economy for Safe Communities platform for many years and this week is Faith Week for Fair Tax!

Ending money bond is an essential part of the calls by millions of people to make Black lives matter. The time is now! Learn more here.

Read what people are saying about the Fair Tax.

CRS stands in solidarity with its community partners and is committed to supporting local community efforts. Please share this list of Chicago food pantries widely with your networks and consider supporting if you are able. Together, we will heal, rebuild, and rise.

During this pandemic, fair tax reform is needed now more than ever. According to Governor Pritzker, projections show a possible 2021 deficit of more than $7 billion.

CRS stands with our brothers and sisters at the Chicago Community Bond Fund in their fight to free people from their bonds. Click to read our full statement.

The legislation is in place for the people of Illinois need to say YES to Fair Tax. 

A huge victory for over one million people in Cook County who will be protected by the Just Housing Amendment

Rev. Jason W. Coulter, Pastor of Ravenswood United Church of Christ, prepares for the CPS strike.

We passed the Just Housing Amendment in Cook County, now your action is needed to protect the spirit of the Amendment.

In the hidden crevices of the city and deeply embedded in the shadows of Chicago's remarkable skyline, there is an unforgivable narrative.

During the most productive session in a generation, legislators balanced the state budget and passed the largest capital program in Illinois history: legalizing adult cannabis, establishing the Reproductive Health Act, expanding gambling and legalizing sports betting. CRS is excited to share two significant victories.

These new rates will go into effect if voters approve the constitutional amendment on the fall 2020 ballot.

Way to go!  Yesterday, May 27, the Illinois House passed the constitutional amendment for the Fair Tax!!! The Senate passed it on May 1 .

After immeasurable hours spent planning, preparing, and organizing around the Just Housing Amendment, our efforts culminated in one day, April 24, 2019, when a crucial vote was to be made regarding its passing into law.