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Federal Agencies, Northwestern University Reach $75 Million Anti-Discrimination Settlement

Silence DoGood - November 30, 2025

Under the terms of the deal, Northwestern will pay the federal government $75 million through 2028 and commit to strict compliance with federal civil rights laws. #settlement #anti-discrimination

Community

Lawmakers divided after federal complaint targets student mental health screening law

Silence DoGood - November 11, 2025

The law requires schools to administer yearly mental health checks for students in grades 3 through 12 without first obtaining affirmative parental permission. #mentalhealth #students

Politics

IL Freedom Caucus Files Resolution Urging Gov. Pritzker to Opt Illinois Into Federal School Choice Program

Silence DoGood - July 15, 2025

This program allows individuals to receive a 100% federal income tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). #schools

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