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‘A Christmas Carol’ Youth Auditions Open By The Goodman Theatre’s 49th Annual Production

Auditioners will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No previous theater experience is required, and the casting call is open to young performers of all backgrounds and abilities. #goodmantheatre #christmascarol #auditions

Wallace “Gator” Bradley Seeks Compensation for Advocacy in Mark Maxson Wrongful Conviction Case

Bradley began advocating on Maxson’s behalf years before his release. Under a Feb. 8, 2013, “Urban Translator Agreement,” Bradley agreed to serve as a media, community and political liaison in efforts to help Maxson secure his freedom and pursue justice. #compensation #markmaxson #wallacegatorbradley

Kennedy-King College Launches New Midwifery Program to Address Illinois Maternal Health Disparities

The program's midwifery core courses will take approximately six semesters to complete following one semester of prerequisite coursework. The first midwifery core courses are scheduled to begin in spring 2027 at Kennedy-King College. #kennedykingcollege #maternalhealth

Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce Urges Pritzker to Declare Disaster Emergency After Severe August 11 Storms

The organization acknowledged Pritzker’s Aug. 14 signing of Senate Bill 3925, which allows participating local home-equity assurance programs to provide eligible homeowners with rebates for certain flood-related expenses. However, chamber officials said the measure does not address the full scope of damage caused by the storms. #disaster #storms #jbpritzker

Pritzker Highlights Illinois Education Gains as Students Return to School

While the rankings use different methodologies, the state said they collectively measure areas including K-12 performance, school resources, higher education and career preparation. #schools #pritzker

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

Collin Corbett Criticizes Illinois Tollway Plan, Calls Record Toll Increase a ‘Backroom Political Deal’

Corbett said he supports maintaining and modernizing Illinois roads and bridges but questioned whether the scale and timing of the toll increases are justified. #tollway #collincorbett

Wallace “Gator” Bradley Seeks Compensation for Advocacy in Mark Maxson Wrongful Conviction Case

Bradley began advocating on Maxson’s behalf years before his release. Under a Feb. 8, 2013, “Urban Translator Agreement,” Bradley agreed to serve as a media, community and political liaison in efforts to help Maxson secure his freedom and pursue justice. #compensation #markmaxson #wallacegatorbradley

JASSAC to Host Free Community Social Action Fair at Prairie State College

This year's fair is centered on the theme, “What’s Your Voter Plan?” and will focus on civic engagement, voter education and connecting residents with services and organizations serving communities throughout the Joliet area and Chicago Southland. #jassac #fair

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