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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5
Jul 15, 2021 3:43 PM - On Thursday, Aug. 5, 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics. -
AARP analysis finds 10% of Black older adults in Illinois lack health insuranceJun 23, 2021 4:27 PM - A new analysis from AARP's Public Policy Institute finds that nearly half of older adults in the U.S. purchasing health insurance through the nongroup health insurance market faced unaffordable health coverage in 2019, compared to only 30% of younger adults. As a result, many older adults remained uninsured, including 7.5% of all 50-64 year old Illinoisans.
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Evanston author's book offers tips on how white people can better support Blacks
Jun 21, 2021 6:43 AM - The killing of George Floyd not only was a catalyst for calls to end racism, racial justice and police brutality, but it also stirred the conscience of a nation prompting many white Americans to seek ways they could support Black communities. That spurred Evanston author and retired Harvard University business professor Steven Rogers to pen an open letter to white people in America about how they can be better allies to Blacks.
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Looking for a new bike route? Check out the 2021 Ride Guide
Jun 18, 2021 6:00 AM - With riding season in full swing, it might be time to look for a new bike route. Check out the 2021 Ride Guide, published by Ride Illinois. -
Byline Bank congratulates Evanston District 65 'High Five' honorees
Jun 18, 2021 8:42 PM - As part of its commitment to local communities throughout the Chicago area, Byline Bank proudly supports the "High Five: Celebrating Excellence in District 65" recognition program for Evanston's elementary and middle school teachers and staff. -
Rides of Silence May 19 honors cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding
May 14, 2021 6:00 AM - On May 19, many suburban cyclists plan a Ride of Silence, in-person or virtual, to commemorate those who have been killed or injured while cycling. -
Learn about the manufacturing agenda for 28 Chicago area mayoral candidatesApr 2, 2021 4:37 PM - The Technology & Manufacturing Association released the results from their 2021 Municipal Questionnaires. In total, 28 mayoral candidates from throughout the Chicago area completed and returned questionnaires.
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Chicago area Asian-American leaders, lawmakers react to rise in targeted violence
Apr 2, 2021 4:06 PM - On Thursday, April 1, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner Josina Morita, alongside local elected officials and community organizations, joined in raising their voices against violence in the Asian American community and standing up against hate in all forms. -
Evanston becomes 1st city in U.S. to pay reparations to Blacks
Mar 22, 2021 10:50 PM - The Evanston City Council voted 8-1 to distribute $400,000 to eligible black households. Each qualifying household would receive $25,000 for home repairs or down payments on property.
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Glenview man among victims in Evanston shootingMar 12, 2021 7:03 PM - A gunman shot and killed two men and wounded a third Friday on the porch of a house in Evanston, authorities said.
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