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Women at Vasselli Law lead prosecutions, negotiate contracts, guide municipal boards, and draft policy. They make decisions, shape outcomes, and strengthen client trust. #oped #jamesvasselli #women

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare brain disorder that affects balance, movement, and eye coordination. Jackson publicly disclosed the diagnosis in April. #jessejackson #hospitalized

Howard Brown officials say the annual fair has quickly become a central part of the organization’s outreach efforts, offering education, screenings and support to help patients identify risk factors early and better manage chronic conditions. #diabetes

The Illinois Freedom Caucus said the short-term funding measure prevents Democrats from pushing through a larger spending package before the holidays and maintains current discretionary spending levels first set in 2023. #governmentshutdown

Federal agents detained Santillana earlier this month at Rayito de Sol, a North Side daycare center where she worked. #detained #ice

Bailey’s second campaign for governor had been in doubt after his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey and two grandchildren, 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel, died when the helicopter Zachary was piloting crashed in Montana on Oct. 22. #governor #bailey

The law requires schools to administer yearly mental health checks for students in grades 3 through 12 without first obtaining affirmative parental permission. #mentalhealth #students

Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

Officials warn that the delays could lead to continued strain on county employees and may affect next year’s tax cycle if not addressed. #tax #delays

State law requires the Clerk’s Office to hold a ballot lottery whenever multiple candidates from the same party file their nominating petitions at the same time. #ballot #gubernatorialprimary