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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is working closely with APHIS on a joint incident response #Avianflu

These workshops will build relationships, as well as provide support to gain access to information, and training.

The Cook County Gun Violence Prevention & Reduction Grants will fund a variety of violence prevention strategies including mental health and employment services, street outreach and case management as well as other services which support residents at-risk of being involved in community violence.

Whether it’s providing free mentoring to young people or using money from her own pocket to buy Christmas presents for those in need, Lamekia has devoted her life to giving back to others. I’m so proud to give this year’s Unsung Heroine Award to Lamekia and spotlight the work she is doing.

“Our team studied the effectiveness of our current smoke evacuation system in the operating rooms and conducted trials of add-on devices that can capture potentially hazardous particulates,” said Andrea Nelson, RN, surgical specialty leader at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital #northwestern

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will move to a mask-optional model for staff and all students, pre-k through grade 12, beginning Monday, March 14. #CPS

"The City of Joliet is now in phase three of a multi-phase project to remove and replace lead service lines throughout the community water system," said Director Kim. #EPA

"I'm proud that Illinois is one of the top states in the nation for FAFSA completion - an achievement that wouldn't be possible without leaders in our school communities advocating for their students," said Governor JB Pritzker. #isac

In 2020, Mr. Mixon was the recipient of the Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Award as was deemed the distinction of “Class President”

“No one is going to bring more passion to these causes than attorneys who resemble the communities they’re fighting for,” Crump said. “And there are many, many non-white attorneys who have the expertise and experience to lead MDL cases. It’s high time for them to be seen and heard from.”   #community