Articles filed under Diversity
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Billboard campaign aims to combat negative stereotypes about Muslim womenMar 28, 2022 5:30 am - Driving north along I-294, half a mile north of I-290, you might notice a billboard showing an illustration of a covered Muslim woman with an outstretched hand and close...
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Carol Stream pharmacist, once a refugee, now helps new immigrants navigate life hereMar 28, 2022 5:30 am - Ali AlQaisi left his hometown of Baghdad with his mother, brother, wife and 7-month-old son amid escalating sectarian violence in Iraq that hit too close to home — his f...
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Lawmakers form Assyrian Caucus to address challenges facing communityMar 28, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers have formed the Illinois Assyrian Caucus in an effort to help them understand and learn about challenges facing the Assyrian community a...
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Debate continues over graphic novel 'Gender Queer' in Antioch District 117Mar 25, 2022 5:00 am - The debate over a graphic novel that some say is a valuable resource for students and others contend should be removed resurfaced Thursday during the Antioch Community H...
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'We find comfort in prayer': Church leaders work 24/7 to help Ukrainians here and refugees abroadMar 25, 2022 1:00 am - Keeping the community's spirits up these past few weeks has been challenging for the Rev. Yaroslav Mendyuk, a Ukrainian Catholic priest whose Palatine church has been co...
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First Asian American woman nominated for Chicago councilMar 24, 2022 1:00 am - An emotional Mayor Lori Lightfoot made political history on Thursday by appointing the first Asian American woman to serve on the Chicago City Council. If the city counc...
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Benedictine University launches interfaith mentorship program for high schoolersMar 21, 2022 5:30 am - Ten Illinois high school students from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds have been selected to participate in Benedictine University's first interfaith mentors...
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Women in media to share insights, challenges at Harper panel discussionMar 13, 2022 6:00 am - In keeping with the theme of Women's History Month, I will be part of a panel of women speakers sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges facing women in medi...
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'We are losing good teachers and staff every single day': Report reiterates pandemic shortagesMar 09, 2022 12:00 am - Teacher and school employee shortages have worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Illinois Education Association's fourth annual State of Education repo...
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'I see women trailblazing despite obstacles': Suburban leaders share messages on international dayMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - International Women's Day, marked globally on Tuesday , became an annual observance in 1910. It signifies the establishment of National Women's History Month by presiden...