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The funding will support programs focused on providing educational resources, leadership development and career opportunities for students attending HBCUs. #HBCU

“The decision to appoint Captain Anthony Mascolino as Assistant Fire Chief has been one of my easiest as Fire Chief because of Anthony’s professionalism and his 23 years of tested experience at the Chicago Heights Fire Department" #ChicagoHeights

“This year, as we celebrate Black History Month, it is an honor to be joined by a CPS graduate and former CPS culinary instructor to celebrate the cultural contributions of generations of African Americans everywhere.” #CPS

The plan for Chicago’s first freestanding clinical cancer center includes the addition of 128 beds. #UChicagoMedicine

“Everyone should have the right to attend a public meeting,” said Rebecca Glenberg, ACLU Illinois attorney. #ACLU

Regional school board superintendent, Vanessa Kinder, said that she was ‘unaware’ of Board District's 229 actions until she "heard it on the news". #RobCruz

"This latest round of expansion for online SNAP retailers is helping make that a reality for thousands of SNAP customers across the state." #SNAPBenefits

“We want to thank Enchanted Backpack for blessing our children and our community with these amazing donations of books, clothes, personal hygiene items, and other supplies,” said Dolton 149 Superintendent Dr. Shelly Davis-Jones #DoltonSchoolDistrict149

“When we talk about equity, diversity and inclusion, the thing we say and the things our members will say is that it has to be intention,” said Idowu, president and CEO of Illinois Primary Health Care Association. #IPHA

"This building was home to a very close-knit community in pursuit of the American dream when their world was devastated by this preventable tragedy. We are determined to get them the justice they deserve,” said Crump. #BenCrump