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Organizers say the discussion will center on the continued importance of the Voting Rights Act, the role elections play in shaping public policy, and the need for year-round civic engagement beyond Election Day. #townhall #monicagordon #democracy

The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois

The donation will support two major programs: a new $634,000 investment in the district’s All-City Performing Arts initiative and a renewed $1.1 million commitment to the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund. #lollapalooza #cps #arts

The program was one of 46 initiatives recognized during this year’s awards cycle and was honored in the Communications Category for Distinguished Voter Education and Communications Initiatives. #earlyvoting #chicagobears #cookcounty

Officials said the increase was driven largely by rising uncompensated care costs, including Medicare and Medicaid losses, unrecoverable patient debt, and the first full year of operations for UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Northwest Indiana. #investment #uchicago #benefits

According to a criminal information filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago, Wright obtained two PPP loans totaling $41,662 and intended to use the funds for personal benefit. #police #fraud

Scholarships will be renewable for up to five years of college and administered by Chicago Scholars, an organization focused on supporting high-achieving, under-resourced and first-generation students through the college process. #scholarships #chicago #construction

Alabama A&M first baseman Zack Rice earned Most Valuable Player honors after delivering a standout performance that propelled his team to victory in a game defined by energy, resilience and talent on both sides. #debuts #baseball #hbcu

EMILY’s List Endorses Donna Miller in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Race (Chicago, IL) - Support continues to build for Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller...

State leaders described the investment as a significant step in positioning Illinois as a national leader in emerging technologies, while also expanding economic opportunities in historically underserved communities. #jobs #ibm #southside