IL: SB2185 passes..Lawmakers OK private fund for illegal aliens - Gov. Pat Quinn will sign the Illinois DREAM Act

IL: SB2185 passes..Lawmakers OK private fund for illegal aliens - Gov. Pat Quinn will sign the Illinois DREAM Act...The measure, which passed the House 61-53, would create a fund established through private donations and managed by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to provide financial assistance to illegal alien students. The bill would also allow families of the students to participate in the state's two college tuition savings programs.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chibrknews-lawmakers-send-illinois-dream-act-bill-to-quinn-20110530,0,2179899.story?track=rss

IL. State DREAM Act To Get Vote Today SB2185

IL. State DREAM Act To Get Vote Today SB2185...SB2185 passed the state House executive committee on a party line vote of 7 to 4 on Tuesday. It’s now moved to the House floor for a vote, and Nathan Ryan of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) said the vote is likely to happen Wednesday. The state House of Representatives has 64 Democrats and 54 Republicans set to cast their vote, so the bill is highly likely to pass with the 60 votes necessary --with or without the GOP on board.

http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2011/05/25/state-dream-act-get-vote-today

Ill. committee sends immigrant scholarship and college savings bill to House floor SB2185

Ill. committee sends immigrant scholarship and college savings bill to House floor SB2185...would establish a privately-funded college scholarship for illegal alien students..measure would allow immigrant children and illegal aliens — to apply for funds. It also would allow illegal aliens to invest in the state's college savings program. Only students who currently work and are already enrolled in college may apply.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/27b7aea459b3479a8eef29d2d21322ff/IL-XGR--Dream-Act/

Chicago, IL: Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel supports a bill that would let illegal aliens obtain private scholarships to college

Chicago, IL: Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel supports a bill that would let illegal aliens obtain private scholarships to college...The Senate approved the Illinois Dream Act 45-11 last week. The bill now heads to the House. Critics say it encourages illegal immigration and takes spots in state universities from legal residents. The bill is SB2185.

http://www.whbf.com/Global/story.asp?S=14643022

IL: Tea Party Attacks Illinois DREAM Act: Calls Out Republican Senators Who Voted In Favor

IL: Tea Party Attacks Illinois DREAM Act: Calls Out Republican Senators Who Voted In Favor...The Illinois Republican Senators who voted ‘YES’ to Dream Act SB2185 are part of the problem in Illinois. Instead of focusing on issues like jobs, taxes and our economy they are more interested in getting votes. It is clear our current elected officials are much more concerned with their reelection than what matters for the citizens of Illinois..bill now moves to the House.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/06/tea-party-illinois-dream-act_n_858631.html