“The central goal of the consent decree was to bring down force against community members and especially community members of color and that is not happening.” #thecentersquare #chicagopolice #blackresidents
Providers warn that recent actions by pharmaceutical manufacturers restricting how and where discounted medications can be dispensed are threatening the program, forcing hospitals and clinics to make difficult choices and putting patient care at risk in urban, suburban, and rural communities. #healthcare #drug #pricing
“As we see the events in Iran unfold, we know that by agreeing to be silent as part of their terms of enslavement, Donna Miller has paved the road to war for the United States,” Preston said. #iran #aipac #politics
“He voted to fund ICE, he voted to thank ICE, and he’s spent a decade cozying up to the same MAGA forces he claims he’ll fight against. Illinoisans deserve better than special interests trying to put their thumb on the scale of this race.” #pac #politics
The Illinois Freedom Caucus said that while keeping the Bears in the state is desirable, using taxpayer dollars to secure their stadium or operations is not a viable solution. #chicagobears #politics #legislation
Organizers say the screening is also a call to action, encouraging Chicago-area residents to help elevate Mound Bayou’s story within the broader national narrative and in Hollywood portrayals of Black history. #documentary #blackhistory #premiere
“His address was one lie after another,” Miller said, arguing that Trump’s messaging contrasted with the real-world impact of his policy agenda. #trump #congress #address
In the days leading up to the game, partner sites across Chicago will host youth clinics, educational programming and other community-focused events aimed at expanding access to baseball and higher education opportunities. #hbcu #baseball #debut
“This is everything wrong with our politics,” Palecek said, arguing that gambling corporations and what she described as a “MAGA billionaire” are attempting to sway the race because her campaign cannot be influenced by large donors. #campaign #poltiics #donors