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Chicago Political Trailblazer Emil Jones Jr. Celebrates 90th Birthday

Silence DoGood - October 16, 2025

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

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