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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago to address racial wealth gap at WealthNOW ConferenceSep 30, 2021 10:48 PM - The question: what can be done to narrow the racial wealth gap in the Chicago area? The answer: The WealthNOW Conference, presented by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's Economic Empowerment Institute, on Saturday, Oct. 9.
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Churchill Downs withdraws Waukegan casino bid hours after announcing Arlington Park sale
Sep 30, 2021 7:02 PM - One of the state's most influential gambling companies withdrew its bid to win the right to open a new casino in Waukegan just hours after it announced it would sell Arlington International Racecourse to the Chicago Bears, officials said Thursday.
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Waukegan nonprofit helps families with diaper needs
Oct 5, 2021 9:34 AM - Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor greeted volunteers and toured the Waukegan warehouse where infant, toddler and adult diapers, period supplies, infant formula, children's books, car seats, winter coats and more await distribution to the hundreds of families served by Keeping Families Covered. -
Best Bets: Elgin's Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl celebrates 25th anniversary
Sep 30, 2021 12:58 PM - Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl fetes 25 years with special performances this weekend at Elgin Community College. Plus, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons headlines the Rosemont Theatre Saturday and Melissa Etheridge performs a rescheduled show at the Genesee Theatre Sunday. -
Hines VA Hospital now offering COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 28, 2021 1:30 PM - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines is now offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots under the Emergency Use Authorization. -
Reading Power raises over $200,000 with its golf and games fundraiser
Oct 5, 2021 10:55 AM - More than 160 golfers, card players, supporters and friends joined Lake County-based nonprofit Reading Power, Inc., for its inaugural Play for Literacy Golf & Games Event on Sept. 13 at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest. -
Woodlands Academy students receive National Merit commendation
Sep 28, 2021 10:15 AM - Two Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart students have distinguished themselves in the current National Merit Scholarship competition. -
Reading Power Kicks Off 19th Year of One-to-One Tutoring In-Person
Sep 28, 2021 10:15 AM - Reading Power staff and volunteer tutors kicked off the 2021-2022 program year on Monday, September 20th at LEARN 6 and LEARN 10, Tuesday, September 21st at Oakdale School in Waukegan, and in October at Greenbay Early Childhood Center. -
Boating safety course starts Oct. 7 at Libertyville High School
Sep 27, 2021 12:38 PM - America's Boating Course is a boat safety course designed for boaters using all types of watercraft. -
Woodlands Academy named state's best all-girls high school
Oct 5, 2021 10:51 AM - Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has earned another round of top marks for its faith-based education of young women. According to the just-released 2022 rankings by Niche, the Lake Forest school repeats as the Best All-girls High School in Illinois.
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