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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

How many more people need to suffer from violent acts or lose their life from criminals out on bond from the Cook County judicial system? It is time for them to listen to our local police, leaders, and residents and keep violent criminals off of our streets and out of our communities. #crime

The vision for our future community center is simple. With an 85,000-square-foot center, we will be able to expand our programs and serve so many more individuals.

“I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of the victim,” Roberts said. “Our prayers are certainly with them. I also want to extend my thanks to our first responders who did a tremendous job in responding to the fire and I appreciate all they did to put the fire out and protect our community.” #housefire

“Entering prison is always going to be a shock,” said Alan Mills, Executive Director of the Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC), “but forcing people to endure infestation by vermin, undrinkable water, and extended solitary confinement when they first enter Illinois’ prison system is unacceptable and serves no legitimate purpose.” #idoc

“It has been an honor to be born and raised in Chicago Heights, a product of the school systems and being a proud active community member that has a desire to serve and make a difference,” said Dr. Demitrowicz. #chicagoheights

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