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Sep- 2019 -24 September#NNPA BlackPress
DOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $15 Million in 2019
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Illinois Department of Insurance can help you find out if you’re owed a portion of the millions…
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23 September#NNPA BlackPress
Welch-Backed Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law
CHICAGO DEFENDER — According to a 2018 study by the Illinois State Board of Education, in over 500 of Illinois’ 898…
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18 September#NNPA BlackPress
IDFPR Announces Approved Cannabis Responsible Vendors
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Cannabis Control Section has approved 26 businesses…
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16 September#NNPA BlackPress
Black Jewelry Artist Releases Unique New Collection For Women
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Jamal J. Ifill is a Barbados-based jewelry artist and the owner of Crystal Forms. Well known for his…
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16 September
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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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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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8 September#NNPA BlackPress
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Provides Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement
CHICAGO DEFENDER — To promote mental health care among law enforcement, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to raise…
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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 -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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