Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Community leaders calling on Arlington Heights to revamp its diversity effortsJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - A high-profile effort in Arlington Heights to steer toward more inclusive local government and more diverse hiring practices is off to a rocky start. Some community lead...
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What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraudJan 12, 2021 4:30 am - Suburban employers and workers are reporting an uptick in fraudulent unemployment claims, part of a nationwide trend of opportunistic scams spurred by rising joblessness...
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ECC freezes tuition, tax rateJan 12, 2021 12:00 am - The Elgin Community College District 509 Board recently authorized a tuition freeze for the 2021-22 academic year, and keeping the 2020 property tax levy flat with no ra...
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U-46 leaders aim to expand programs helping Black studentsJan 11, 2021 4:30 am - Jaiden Lovelace struggled with behavioral issues in middle school, often getting into trouble and affecting his grades. But today, the 14-year-old from South Elgin, who ...
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U-46 leaders plan for return to classrooms Tuesday amid safety concernsJan 11, 2021 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 officials Monday shared details of their plan to switch to in-person learning despite safety concerns raised by teachers. Hybrid in-perso...
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Suburban religious leaders hosting interfaith prayer service SundayJan 09, 2021 12:00 am - Suburban faith leaders will come together to host a virtual interfaith prayer service for World Peace Day at 2 p.m. Sunday. Eboo Patel, founder and president of the nonp...
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A COVID Christmas: Suburban churches keep traditions aliveDec 21, 2020 4:30 am - Christmas car caravans. Live nativities with masked volunteers performing to socially distanced audiences. Virtual and drive-in religious services. Suburban Christian co...
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First demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underwayDec 19, 2020 12:00 am - The first comprehensive demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underway and initial findings are expected to be completed by fall 2021. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coal...
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Why Illinois' electors say vote for Biden was more than symbolicDec 15, 2020 4:00 am - Casting Electoral College votes for president in Illinois - mostly a symbolic gesture - typically garners little notice, if any. Illinois is a "winner takes all" state, ...
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U-46 mentorship program for Black boys aims to create leadersDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - A mentorship program initially targeting youth in the Elgin community has shifted its focus toward helping African American boys develop leadership skills. Brothers Rise...