Chicago Defender
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Sep- 2019 -13 September#NNPA BlackPress
UIC recognized for student diversity, social mobility in U.S. News rankings
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The University of Illinois at Chicago was recognized for its commitment to diversity and the social mobility…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
Chicago Education Trailblazers Honored for Transforming Schools
CHICAGO DEFENDER — LEAP Innovations has announced the recipients of the Innovator in Education Awards, an impressive array of trailblazing teachers,…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
Black Scientist/ Entrepreneur Develops New Sensual Health Supplement For Women
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Over the years, L. Renee Williams, a Black Clinical Scientist and CEO, has faced the struggles that…
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11 September#NNPA BlackPress
Governor JB Pritzker Announces Major Step Towards Sale of Thompson Center
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Governor JB Pritzker today announced a major step toward the sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC). …
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10 September#NNPA BlackPress
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx and Code for America Announce Historic Partnership to Automatically Clear Convictions
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx and Code for America today announced a cutting-edge partnership to…
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8 September#NNPA BlackPress
IlliniCare Health Launches the HeArt My Block Mural Contest
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois youth invited to celebrate health, family, and the community. IlliniCare Health launched the HeArt My Block…
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4 September#NNPA BlackPress
CTA Expands Workforce and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Efforts
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has launched a series of innovative new outreach programs that will help create…
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Aug- 2019 -31 August#NNPA BlackPress
Harper Tours Urban Farm with State Agriculture Director
CHICAGO DEFENDER — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently welcomed Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan to Chicago to tour…
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30 August#NNPA BlackPress
New Website Launched For Jane Byrne Interchange
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the debut of www.JaneByrneInterchange.org, a new-and-improved website for the Jane Byrne…
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26 August#NNPA BlackPress
Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools Announce District’s Lowest-Ever One-Year Dropout Rate
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools announced today that the district’s one-year dropout rate has reached…
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