Articles filed under Krishnamurthy, Madhu
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Harper College law enforcement career fair seeks minority recruits
Apr 4, 2022 5:30 AM - Harper College will host its Law Enforcement Career Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at its Palatine campus. The event is open to all, but partly is focused on attracting more minority recruits.
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Suburban Muslims return to mosques for Ramadan prayers
Apr 5, 2022 5:30 AM - Area Muslims will welcome the start of Ramadan tonight with a return to in-person, nightly communal gatherings for prayer at suburban mosques, and monthlong daytime fasting.
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Carol Stream pharmacist, once a refugee, now helps new immigrants navigate life here
Mar 30, 2022 2:29 PM - In 2010, Ali AlQaisi left his hometown of Baghdad amid escalating sectarian violence that had hit too close to home -- his father was killed, a cousin was injured and he himself was shot. Now, living in Carol Stream, he helps other new immigrants to the U.S.
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Billboard campaign aims to combat negative stereotypes about Muslim women
Mar 28, 2022 5:30 AM - Driving north along I-294, half a mile north of I-290, you might notice a billboard showing an illustration of a covered Muslim woman with an outstretched hand and closed fist. It's part of a four-week "My Hijab-My Right" campaign launched by three Chicago-area Islamic groups to combat negative stereotypes about Muslim women.
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How We Got The Story: Catching up with two Ukranian women professionals two years apart
Apr 2, 2022 2:52 PM - How We Got The Story: The news business is all about churning out stories, recording what's happening in the here and now, "making widgets" or "feeding the beast" as some of my peers call it. But occassionally, we get to stay with a story/issue/crisis for more than one 24-hour news cycle. Here's how I caught up with two Ukranian women professionals two years apart.
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Benedictine University launches interfaith mentorship program for high schoolers
Mar 21, 2022 6:17 AM - Ten Illinois high school students from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds have been selected to participate in Benedictine University's first interfaith mentorship program.
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Women in media to share insights, challenges at Harper panel discussion
Mar 14, 2022 6:31 AM - In keeping with the theme of Women's History Month, I will be part of a panel of women speakers sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges facing women in media leadership on April 8 at Harper College in Palatine.
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'We are losing good teachers and staff every single day': Report reiterates pandemic shortages
Mar 9, 2022 11:22 PM - Teacher and school employee shortages have worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Illinois Education Association's fourth annual State of Education report released Wednesday.
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'I see women trailblazing despite obstacles': Suburban leaders share messages on international day
Mar 9, 2022 7:49 PM - Tuesday's interactive Google drawing representing diverse women, social media images showing people crossing their arms to form an X, and world leaders, celebrities and corporations issuing messages of support are part of a global campaign to recognize the value of women.
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Stevenson student creates free math tutoring service with peers
Mar 7, 2022 7:20 AM - Meera Khare of Vernon Hills founded Math-Aid Free Tutoring as a community service to help struggling students. The 17-year-old junior at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire said it started as a way to provide meaningful community service during pandemic lockdown.
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