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the Chess for Freedom Program has impacted participants of more than 2,000 men and women in custody, and the Jail has served as host to multiple international chess tournaments through the sponsorship and support of FIDE. #chessforfreedom

In the past week, there have been 12 separate water main breaks in Dixmoor. #stateofemergency #dixmoor

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southland Black Chamber has been deeply concerned with the high number of retail thefts, burglaries, and violent crime in the streets of Cook County... #cookcountystatesattorney

The newest water main breaks are at 141st and Wood Street and 141st near Page Street. #dixmoor

Decatur has been named the seventh-worst place for African-Americans to live in the United States of America by USA Today. #decatur

The IHCTF will coordinate existing projects, identify the impact of intergenerational trauma to develop preventative solutions, and facilitate broader community engagement. #trauma

Officers recovered 481 fake identification cards from the residence – including social security cards, green cards, and driver’s licenses... #ccso #migrants

The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Capital Development Board awarded over $400 million in grants... #grants

These latest water main issues are due to an aging infrastructure... #dixmoor

Sheriff’s investigators recovered multiple firearms, including an assault rifle and a handgun with an auto switch, along with ammunition and suspect narcotics... #ccso