Articles filed under Diversity
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'This board is going to be on next steps, I guarantee you': Mount Prospect pledges support for diversityDec 14, 2022 12:00 am - Mount Prospect, the village that boasts "friendliness is a way of life," may someday become one where inclusion is a way of life. Mount Prospect's Diversity, Equity and ...
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Biden signs same-sex marriage bill at White House ceremonyDec 13, 2022 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed same-sex marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-...
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Muslim nonprofits receive grants to help serve suburbsDec 12, 2022 4:30 am - Several Muslim nonprofits serving suburban communities recently received grants from the Community Collaboration Initiative, a research-based project through Indiana Uni...
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With five women and three Black justices, history is made on the Illinois Supreme CourtDec 10, 2022 5:00 am - Amid all the business going on in Springfield this week, history was happening on the Illinois Supreme Court. For the first time, the majority of the state's high court ...
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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...