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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Hospitalized for Observation, Family Says He Is “Doing Well”

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare brain disorder that affects balance, movement, and eye coordination. Jackson publicly disclosed the diagnosis in April. #jessejackson #hospitalized

Howard Brown Health Hosts Annual Diabetes Resource Fair to Boost Awareness and Access

Howard Brown officials say the annual fair has quickly become a central part of the organization’s outreach efforts, offering education, screenings and support to help patients identify risk factors early and better manage chronic conditions. #diabetes

Pritzker disagrees with Durbin on vote to end shutdown

Duckworth said the agreement would not protect American families from what she called President Donald Trump’s “vindictive efforts” in exchange for a vague promise. #shutdown #vote

Court Orders Bond Hearing for Woman Detained by ICE at Chicago Daycare

Federal agents detained Santillana earlier this month at Rayito de Sol, a North Side daycare center where she worked. #detained #ice

City Colleges Enrollment Rises for Fourth Consecutive Year, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

Cook County Clerk Holds Ballot Lottery for 2026 Primary Candidate Order

State law requires the Clerk’s Office to hold a ballot lottery whenever multiple candidates from the same party file their nominating petitions at the same time. #ballot #gubernatorialprimary

IDPH to Host Summit on Climate Change and Public Health at UIC

The conference will bring together clinicians, emergency managers, public health officials, environmental experts, and community organizations. #climate #summit

Stratton Criticizes Senate Funding Deal, Says Democrats “Let the GOP Off the Hook”

Stratton acknowledged the need to keep food assistance running and federal workers paid but said those priorities should not come at the expense of healthcare access. #funding #democrats

End to government shutdown in sight after senators make funding deal

Those two concessions were as far as Republican leaders were willing to go to end the ongoing shutdown, which has lasted a record-long 40 days as Democrats held out over health care policy demands. #shutdown #funding #deal

Community Protest Planned in Belmont Cragin on ICE Enforcement Actions

Organizers say the event is meant to show support for immigrant residents who they say have faced intimidation and enforcement actions by ICE. #protest

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