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Suburban religious leaders hosting interfaith prayer service Sunday
Jan 9, 2021 6:10 PM - Suburban faith leaders will come together to host a virtual interfaith prayer service for World Peace Day at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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First demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underway
Dec 20, 2020 8:09 AM - The first comprehensive demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underway and initial findings are expected to be completed by fall 2021.
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U-46 mentorship program for Black boys aims to create leaders
Dec 13, 2020 8:22 AM - A mentorship program initially targeting youth in the Elgin community has shifted its focus toward helping African American boys develop leadership skills.
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Muslim doctor lauded as hero for work on COVID-19 response
Dec 5, 2020 4:10 PM - A Hinsdale doctor nationally renowned for his work managing the COVID-19 pandemic will receive the Top Muslim Achiever 2020 award Sunday night during the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago's virtual community gala.
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CLC will provide free college tuition for disadvantaged residents
Nov 21, 2020 5:18 PM - More Lake County residents from disadvantaged communities can get a free ride at College of Lake County as part of a grant funded program.
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Itasca bank marks 20 years of helping women businesses thrive
Nov 14, 2020 5:30 PM - A networking program helping DuPage County women-owned businesses succeed marks its 20th anniverary this year.
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State urges minority-owned businesses to apply for pandemic aid
Nov 9, 2020 10:22 AM - State officials are urging minority-owned businesses to apply for $175 million in COVID-19 relief available through the Business Interruption Grant program.
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Arlington Heights woman helps energy provider tackle issues about race, equity
Oct 31, 2020 6:46 PM - Growing up biracial in a predominantly Latino community, Nicole Durham learned the importance of appreciating others' differences and having tough conversations about race. Now, the Arlington Heights resident is helping Illinois' largest energy provider create more equitable practices for diverse employees.
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How Oakton College plans to use federal grant to help minority students
Oct 25, 2020 12:20 AM - Asian Americans often are viewed as a model minority that's educated and affluent. That stereotype presents a challenge for Asian American students who come from low-income families or are first-generation immigrants struggling to assimilate in American society while facing unique cultural challenges and barriers, said Edwin Chandrasekar, Oakton Community College vice president for administrative affairs.
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Two Oakton women employees earn national "40 under 40" award
Oct 17, 2020 4:53 PM - As children of immigrants, Kelly Iwanaga Becker and Sameksha "Simi" Khurana overcame many personal challenges to become the first in their families to graduate college in America. The duo recently was honored with the American Association for Women in Community Colleges' 40 Under 40 Award.
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