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“Mike Pierce is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who understands that our rights aren’t up for negotiation. I’m voting for him because he’s a fighter, and I’m inviting our community to come find out why.” #rally #weapons #event
The disclosures and other publicly available information indicate most of the commissioners have worked other jobs during their tenures. #sidejob #diversity #thecentersquare
Pierce framed the strike as consistent with an “America First” approach to foreign policy, arguing that decisive action was required to preserve stability in the region. #trump #iran #politics
On Feb. 26, student voters alone surpassed the weeklong total from those early voting sites — a milestone county officials say highlights the program’s immediate impact. #earlyvoting #students #cookcounty
The commission released the report during the 100th anniversary year of Black History Month, noting the legacy of historian Carter G. Woodson, who founded Negro History Week in 1926. #landmark #report
An independent panel selected the 10 recipients from 68 applicants. Each organization received up to $20,000, the maximum grant amount. #grants #nonprofits
Under the proposal, districts would be required to develop policies with input from parents, teachers and school staff, with student involvement encouraged. #phones #highschool #legislation
Illinois’ lowest rankings came on institutions and predatory state action at 49th, followed by entrepreneurship at 45th and judicial system quality at 40th. #ranking #mobility #social