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The Dignity Dash invites participants to run individually or in teams, with the opportunity to race in honor of a transgender person. #5k

“On the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, we gather to commemorate a historic milestone and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals he championed—justice, empowerment and education,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago. #birthday

Cartwright’s message for writing the book is, “There is nothing you are not capable of doing if you are willing to put the time and effort in. I was taught that.” #book

Having lived in the heart of Chicago’s Southside, Regis is no stranger to the struggles working families face, from rising housing costs to safety concerns and a lack of access to sustainable, good-paying jobs. #campaign

State Senator Peters announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, after incumbent Rep. Robin Kelly launched her campaign for U.S. Senate. #endorsement

Peters, a South Side native, was a community organizer before becoming a state senator, where he has led efforts for criminal justice reform and workers’ rights. #campaign

Price growth in the Chicago housing market is now running twice as high as the national average, with Crain’s monthly real estate data roundup showing rising costs across much of the area have been in effect since last summer as interest rates have continued to remain high. #prices

A federal jury last year convicted Williams, 48, of Chicago, and co-defendant TAI HON LA, 35, of Beach Park, Ill., of participating in the kidnapping conspiracy and other related charges. #sentenced

“This exhibit is about dismantling the false narratives that harm families impacted by incarceration, and the dignity, humanity and love that keep them together,” said Deanne Benos, Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Women’s Justice Institute. #women

Each year, students, school families, colleagues, and CPS staff submit nominations for the nurses they feel have gone above and beyond in their care of students. #nurses