Articles filed under Diversity
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Conroy sworn in, securing her place in DuPage County history and presiding over diverse boardDec 06, 2022 4:00 am - Newly empowered Democrats took full control of DuPage County government Monday during a swearing-in ceremony unlike any other. Deb Conroy was sworn in as county board ch...
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Muslim Civic Coalition marks historic firstsDec 05, 2022 4:30 am - The Muslim Civic Coalition hosted its annual State of the Coalition Brunch Saturday, marking a year of historic firsts for the community and its successes of the past ye...
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Incoming DuPage County Board members celebrate historic firstsDec 02, 2022 12:00 am - The inauguration of new DuPage County Board members Monday night will make history in more ways than one. Michael Childress will be sworn in as the first Black man elect...
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Q&A with Glenview author Mandy Yom addresses inclusivityDec 01, 2022 12:00 am - Glenview's Mandy Yom, who shares a birthday with her brother, Don, received a unique present on her eighth birthday. On Feb. 27, 1980, Yom and her 11-year-old brother an...
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Latina author's latest book shares life lessons learned through gardeningNov 28, 2022 4:30 am - Award-winning local author Pascuala Herrera will share lessons learned in her new book, “Life is a Garden to Cultivate: The ABC's Towards a Better Life,” Saturday at Fra...
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Legislation seeks to ensure halal, kosher foods available in hospitals, schoolsNov 21, 2022 4:30 am - By Madhu Krishnamurthy As suburban families prepare to come together this week for Thanksgiving meals, among the meat options they might find at the grocer are halal and...
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Remembrance in Palatine invokes MLK's call for equity in health careNov 21, 2022 12:00 am - Northwest suburban residents and leaders gathered in Palatine Saturday for the 53rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Dinner, which emphasized King's call fo...
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World Cup teams won't wear armbands seen as rebuke to QatarNov 21, 2022 12:00 am - DOHA, Qatar - FIFA's threat of on-field punishment for players pushed World Cup teams to back down Monday and abandon a plan for their captains to wear armbands that wer...
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'It's a great privilege to say I know two languages': U-46 marks 50 years of bilingual educationNov 16, 2022 4:00 am - Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking household, Giselle Naranjo wanted to stay connected to her roots and to family members who spoke only her native tongue, w...
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MLK dinner in Palatine to focus on health care equityNov 14, 2022 4:30 am - The 53rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Dinner will be held Saturday at the Cotillion Banquets in Palatine. This year's event will focus on "Heeding Dr. K...