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“Ahmaud Arbery’s murder was a modern-day lynching. The facts were clear. The crime was captured on video. The men who killed Arbery deserve to be held accountable — anything less would have been an unconscionable abandonment of justice."
“After a two-year wait, we know there is a great deal of excitement and anticipation for the return of this Chicago tradition,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “We want to remind everyone that all customers should celebrate safely and responsibly, including wearing masks when onboard the Allstate CTA Holiday Train and Bus.”
Earlier this month, Blue Island became the latest suburb to partner with the Sheriff’s Office Treatment Response Team, a group of mental health professionals who provide round-the-clock mental health co-response via Zoom video conferences or phone calls to individuals suffering from a mental health crisis.
“92, 93% of stops we were making were all based on headlights and taillights,” Sheriff Dart has said. “If we get headlights and taillights repaired, our citizens save money and won’t be stopped for these minor violations. My great staff and I are always looking for ways to expand our community service.”
“It is a horrible truth that our legal team had to push relentlessly for nearly a year to obtain the unredacted video of Christian Hall’s killing. When we have to push so hard, it begs the question: ‘What is there to hide?’"
The goal of the program is to help community members in Cook County get their vehicle lights, such as taillights, headlights, and license plate lights, fixed for free.