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Rush Statement on Passing of WVON Founder Pervis Spann

“Pervis Spann paved the path for some of the most notable and iconic entertainers globally and launched the blueprint for Black radio ownership" #wvon

UChicago Medicine Receives Approval to Begin Designing City’s First Freestanding Cancer Center on South Side

The $633 million project to build a 500,000-square-foot facility dedicated to cancer care and research represents one of the largest investments made by UChicago Medicine for patients and the South Side community.

Disability Funding Advocates Say Now is the Time for Full State Support

Since 2011, Illinois has been under a court decree to provide more sustainable funding for I/DD services to the community providers.

Governor Pritzker Announces the 2022 Order of Lincoln Recipients

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The Lincoln Academy is delighted to recognize outstanding individuals with the Order of Lincoln," said Frank Clark, chancellor of the Academy. #orderoflincoln

Attorney General Raoul Highlights Nearly $750,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Support Victims of Sexual Assault

“The Illinois SANE Program has helped us provide quality, trauma-informed, patient-centered care to individuals during what is often the worst moment of their lives,” Raoul said. #SANEprogram

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Illinois Backyard Poultry

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

Indiana Black Loam Conference is headed to Gary

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

Commissioner Aguilar Encourages Applications for Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grants

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.

Donna Miller Announces 2022 Unsung Heroines Award Winner for the 6th District

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.

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Recognized for Surgical Safety Program

“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

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