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Rev. Jackson, Indian Leaders appeal for more COVID-19 doses as deaths continue to soar in India

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is holding a press conference to welcome President Biden’s efforts to send vaccines overseas and to urge the Biden administration to expedite vaccines to India.

Some Hospitals Kept Suing Patients Over Medical Debt Through the Pandemic

Court actions by hospitals to collect patient debt dropped sharply during the pandemic. But a new study says some of the nation’s largest hospital systems kept filing lawsuits, liens and garnishments — and most were nonprofit.

Illinois Senate Black Caucus Celebrates the signing of Juneteenth law

On June 19, 1865, two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. Today, over 150 years later, Illinois now declares June 19 a state holiday to recognize Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance (Cook County, IL) - Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO)

Rainbow Push Bay Area brings the Asian American and African American Community together for 3-Days of special events featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Rainbow Push Bay Area brings the Asian American and African American Community together for 3-Days of special events featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr...

Lawmakers Propose Federal Legislation to Stop Google Preferencing Itself in Search Results

The bill comes after a subcommittee chair cited a Markup investigation as evidence the company was building a closed ecosystem.

NHS Neighborhood Beautification Effort Continues in Humboldt Park

NHS Neighborhood Beautification Effort Continues in Humboldt Park (Chicago, IL) - Members of the community and elected officials will join Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) in welcoming Guaranteed Rate volunteers to West Humboldt Park for a neighborhood beautification effort.

Date Set for University Park Bi-Annual Town Hall Address

Date Set for University Park Bi-Annual Town Hall Address (University Park, IL) - A date and time have been set for University Park's Bi-Annual Town Hall.

Secretary of State, National Historians Addressed the House Statue and Monument Review Task Force

The group discussed Secretary White’s initiative to erect a new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue on the Capitol grounds in Springfield.

Joliet Native to Announce 2022 Campaign

Joliet Native to Announce 2022 Campaign (Joliet, IL) -  9th District Will County Board Member Rachel Ventura will make an announcement on Saturday, June 12th at Bolingbrook Town Hall, concerning a future campaign in the 2022 Democratic Primary, set for Tuesday, June 28th, 2022.

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