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The ceremony will be hosted by the Honorable Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman, and president of the city of Chicago’s Black Caucus, a dedicated advocate for community empowerment and historic preservation. #history

“Illinois boasts a rich legacy of women activists, from those who fought for the right to vote to those who continue to advocate for equality and progress today. #women

“In the first month of 2025, Lauren Underwood voted against the Laken Riley Act and the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, both of which had broad bipartisan support,” said Marter. #safety

“Tradeswomen Build Nations provides an opportunity for women to learn how to address the issues that they face in a historically male dominated field and to create change within their unions, communities, and the halls of government." #delegation

Small businesses owned by women, minorities get first chance at new PPP loans (Washington DC) - The Biden administration is expanding the federal Paycheck Protection Program as well as targeting women and minority-owned businesses to give them greater access to loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. With less than half the allocated $284 billion in PPP funds yet to be claimed, by U.S. businesses, the Small Business Administration has said it would soon begin accepting a new round of applications.