Articles filed under Diversity
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Cook County turns spotlight on racial equity this weekSep 12, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County's second annual Racial Equity Week begins Monday and runs through Friday, offering a series of interactive virtual events with community leaders, experts, ar...
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Chronicling diverse stories about our rich suburban mosaicSep 12, 2020 1:00 am - A Monday morning phone call from a source tipped me off to a developing story. Vandals had destroyed and tagged with racist graffiti Black Lives Matter signs outside a W...
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Arlington Heights hires consultant to examine diversity of village governmentSep 09, 2020 5:00 am - Often criticized that they're not moving fast enough on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, Arlington Heights village officials on Tuesday agreed to take a method...
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College of DuPage launches anti-racism initiativeSep 05, 2020 1:00 am - A new anti-racism initiative aims to unite DuPage County communities and provide a platform for meaningful conversations to help people reflect on, share experiences of ...
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Naperville plans to create diversity, equity and inclusion positionSep 02, 2020 1:00 am - Aligning with its pledge to emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion in the community, the Naperville City Council has supported creating a full-time staff position ded...
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Vandals destroy Wheaton church's Black, gay solidarity signsSep 01, 2020 1:00 am - For five years, Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton has been home to two congregations - one white, one Black. Worshippers have shared the building off Wiesbrook Road, P...
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West Chicago mayor steps up COVID-19 education campaignAug 29, 2020 1:00 am - West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda is stepping up an ongoing coronavirus pandemic education campaign in September to help combat rising cases. The city has the second-highe...
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Bears, 8 other teams call off practice in response to Jacob Blake shootingAug 28, 2020 1:00 am - FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Empty practice fields made for loud and powerful statements at nine facilities across the NFL. The Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Green B...
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District 15 "tech tents" help bilingual families with e-learningAug 25, 2020 1:00 am - Figuring out how to make virtual learning work smoothly can pose challenges for students and families, particularly those who are not comfortable speaking English. To he...
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Want to learn more about race in America? This book list will helpAug 22, 2020 1:00 am - For 17 years, John Brennan has been working to spur community conversations about race, racial and social injustice, and addressing systemic racism. It's what prompted B...