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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

The new program adds to CSU’s existing athletic offerings, which include golf, volleyball, cross country and track, along with men’s and women’s basketball. #university #football

The senator said he was praying for both the victims and the attackers, stressing that while the young people involved should face consequences, their lives “don’t have to end after this.” #school #assault

Friday’s event will feature a conversation with Johnson, a screening of The Folded Map Project—The Movie, and a live arts activation led by the Englewood Arts Collective, which she co-founded. #event #englewood

The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted funding for the program, putting millions nationwide at risk — including roughly 50,329 people in Preston’s 16th Senate District, which spans parts of Chicago’s South Side and surrounding communities. #snap

Preston, who has been a vocal opponent of proposals to redraw Illinois’ congressional districts mid-decade, framed the pause as a stand against what he described as national efforts by President Donald Trump and Republican-led states to weaken minority representation through gerrymandering. #civilrights #

During his tenure, Jones was known for championing education funding reform, expanding economic opportunities for working families, and advocating for historically underserved Black communities. #birthday

The students performed their final round in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, with results announced the following night. #competition

Khanna praised Peters’ record in Springfield, highlighting his efforts to reform the state’s criminal justice system and challenge corporate interests. #endorsements

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business