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"I didn’t like the idea of the government using code enforcement as a tool to put people in their place,” said Balich. #willcounty

The indictment seeks forfeiture from Muhammad of approximately $100,000.  Arraignment in federal court in Chicago has not yet been scheduled. #harveypolicedepartment

He said trustees moved to this format after residents complained about their questions not being answered, or being deleted, during Zoom meetings; trustees’ microphones were being shut off during meetings; and items were not placed on the agenda. #Dolton

“You take my own story. When I grew up in Granite City down in southern Illinois, I didn't have a lot of people that looked like me in government service, I didn't know that was an opportunity. They didn't have a booth at your career day that talked about people going into public service. #secretaryofstate

“Our team studied the effectiveness of our current smoke evacuation system in the operating rooms and conducted trials of add-on devices that can capture potentially hazardous particulates,” said Andrea Nelson, RN, surgical specialty leader at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital #northwestern

“As a black man, and as someone who's actually been pulled over by the police and been subjected to humiliation by local law enforcement, I recognize that our system needs accountability,” said McClinton.”We also have to talk about the fact that the system hasn't necessarily worked for people who look like us.” #politics

“Educators deserve a break on the costs of classroom supplies” said Joyce. “This legislation will address the long-held practice of educators purchasing classroom supplies out of their own pocket.” #politics

“No one is going to bring more passion to these causes than attorneys who resemble the communities they’re fighting for,” Crump said. “And there are many, many non-white attorneys who have the expertise and experience to lead MDL cases. It’s high time for them to be seen and heard from.”   #community

How many more people need to suffer from violent acts or lose their life from criminals out on bond from the Cook County judicial system? It is time for them to listen to our local police, leaders, and residents and keep violent criminals off of our streets and out of our communities. #crime

“I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of the victim,” Roberts said. “Our prayers are certainly with them. I also want to extend my thanks to our first responders who did a tremendous job in responding to the fire and I appreciate all they did to put the fire out and protect our community.” #housefire