Last week, a trio of federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama after almost two years of protracted skirmishes in state, federal and US Supreme courts. Plaintiffs, including the NAACP, ACLU, Shalela Dowdy and Evan Milligan, had filed suit to challenge a new congressional district map drawn by Republicans in the Alabama Legislature […]
Blacks in Alabama Gain Congressional Seat After Lawsuit Prompts Redrawn Map
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Impending Shutdown: Political Rifts and Global Crisis Converge
As the Nov. 17 deadline for a government shutdown looms, Washington grapples with a confluence of domestic political divides and escalating global conflicts. The recent appointment of far-right House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) follows a tumultuous three-week period during which Congress went without a Speaker, underscoring the deep divisions within the Republican Party.Johnson, who desperately […]
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Federal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban
In a 2-1 ruling Friday, a federal appeals court declined to block enforcement of the state’s assault weapon ban as well as similar local ordinances, saying the rights guaranteed under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution are not absolute. The judges sided with two lower court decisions from the Chicago area but overturned the […]
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Resurrection Project to pilot a work permits program with the White House, Illinois, and Chicago for recent arrivals
Chicago – The Resurrection Project (TRP) has a new initiative towards attaining work permits for newly arrived immigrants in Chicago during this humanitarian crisis. TRP and partners will work with bilingual staffers provided by the White House, Illinois, and Chicago administrations to conduct legal screenings and assist new immigrants in applying for work authorization. The […]
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Illinois Joining Forces launches Operation Connect-A-Vet: Friends and Families link to help Veterans with resources
Veterans Day is just around the corner and the holiday season drawing near, Illinois Joining Forces unveils its latest initiative, Operation Connect-A-Vet as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. This initiative is designed to ensure that every Veteran feels connected. “As we approach Veterans Day, we must remember the sacrifices made by veterans and raise […]
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Regina Malone Confirmed as Will County Director of Human Resources
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Regina Malone as Director of the Will County Human Resources Department. She brings over 27 years of human resources expertise to the role, including 23 years of experience as Assistant Director of the department.
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“The Invisible Ache” by Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin L. Smith with Charisse Jones
No cuts, no scratches, no stitches needed. There was no blood and no bruise either, not even the least bit of soreness. And yet, you’re wounded, raw, wincing. You’re absolutely not okay right now, and in the new book “The Invisible Ache” by Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin L. Smith, with Charisse Jones, it’s from a hurt you cannot see.
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Resurrection Project to pilot a work permits program with the White House, Illinois, and Chicago for recent arrivals
We will be working with legal service partners to serve between 150 and 300 immigrants per day, provide transportation to the legal clinic for their appointments, and promote legal services in shelters across the city.
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Sage Pork Chops with Cider Pan Gravy
Servings: 4 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: Sage Pork Chops with Cider Pan Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Meat Shell Potato Pie
Servings: 6 / Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients: Directions: Meat Shell Potato Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home
