Foreclosure Memorial Rally at Bank of America in Joliet

Members of South Suburban Moveon.org organized a rally outside the Bank of America branch on Jefferson Street in Joliet today.  People gathered around a large sign with the words "Foreclosure Memorial, Bank of America."  Others held signs saying, "We are the 99%" and "Why aren't the Wall Street bankers in jail?"

Here is a video of the event outside the Bank of America in Joliet, Illinois:

South Suburban Council of Moveon.org holds rally on Jefferson Street in Joliet

April 18, 2011

The South Suburban Council of Moveon.org held a rally today in front of the Bank of America branch on West Jefferson Street and Stryker.

According to Sue Myers of the South Suburban Council of Moveon.org, "We are here to protest a tax code we think is unfair."  Referring to the recent budget passed by the House, Myers said, "their best answer to balance the budget is to cut food for infants."  Instead of budget cuts, Myers and those in attendance at the rally spoke out for increasing taxes on corporations like Bank of America.  Myers and others at the rally said corporations pay too little tax and even get refunds.

Protest outside Bank of America on West Jefferson Street in Joliet, Illinois.  Submitted photo by Susan Myers.

Protest outside Bank of America on West Jefferson Street in Joliet, Illinois.  Submitted photo by Susan Myers.

Protest outside Bank of America on West Jefferson Street in Joliet, Illinois.  Submitted photo by Susan Myers.

Protest outside Bank of America on West Jefferson Street in Joliet, Illinois.  Submitted photo by Susan Myers.