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Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Dies at 84 (Chicago, IL) - The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the...

Peters has joined End Citizens United’s “Unrig Washington” campaign, which requires candidates to oppose dark money in elections and support a ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks. #endorsement #pac

In a statement, Preston said an investigation is necessary to clarify the circumstances surrounding the explosion and to determine whether any improper activity occurred. #investigation #explosion #jessejackson

Cancer remains a leading cause of death on Chicago’s South Side and in the Southland, where social and economic factors contribute to higher cancer rates and poorer outcomes. #uchicago #cancerprevention #soutside

Illinois police departments, like many across the country, have struggled in recent years to fill open positions, citing retirements, burnout and declining interest in the profession. #bill #immigrationofficers #lawenforcement

The fireworks were few and far between, with the candidates largely in alignment on their conservative visions for the state. #primaryelection #illinoisgop

Steele said the event is designed to help residents better understand their rights and the steps involved in appealing an assessment. #niles #tax

The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program

She warned that allowing such actions to go unchecked could set a precedent for further military interventions driven by economic interests rather than national security. #trump #venezuela #congress

In April, doctors revised his diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition that affects movement, balance, speech, and cognitive function. #jessejackson #discharged #treatment