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Creola Kizart Hampton, the volunteer chair for Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare Equity, said despite a measure passing in 2006 to provide funding for Black-led HIV/AIDS programs, year after year it’s been diminished. #hiv #aids

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s gala – “A Royal Ball” is presented by Exelon and will be held on Saturday, February 25th at The Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. #crisiscenter #domesticviolence

From training initiatives and trade programs, Illinois has a sustainable pipeline of qualified workers for every field. #workforcedevelopment

Now armed with a $150,000 grant approved by the Illinois General Assembly in early January for Dolton 149, Tillman wants the district to use a portion of that funding to relaunch the annual summit. #district149

Car owners in Kankakee have a win in the new year, after the city administration and City Council worked together to end the hassle of city vehicle stickers. I thank them for making this commonsense decision. #senatorjoyce #mlk

The most popular dedicated plate last year has the Firefighter Memorial insignia. #ilsos

These opportunities are made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy. #ssc

To celebrate the official opening of the Rucker Cafe, attendees will receive a complimentary dessert for every meal purchased from 12 pm – 2 pm. #ssc #southsuburbancollege

Publishes transition plan with input from former GOP challenger Brady #secretaryofstate

DCFS director Smith faced 11 counts of civil contempt last year for failing to move children into appropriate placements, although they were later overturned by an appellate court, which ruled they were an abuse of judicial discretion. #dcfs