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Asian Americans are making a big mark in Illinois politics
State Rep. Theresa Mah | November 9, 2022 A long history of structural racial inequality blocked Asian Americans from political participation. With Tuesday’s wins, we’ll be able to advocate for our communities so that it will not be possible to make policies “about us without us.” The drought of Asian Americans in elected office in…
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UIC Campus Unions Rally in Solidarity with Striking Faculty
January 19, 2023 UIC United Faculty members, on day three of their strike, rallied on the Main Quad to show the UIC administration that they are ready to fight with the support of their fellow campus workers and students. Faculty members have been working without a contract since last August. They have been bargaining with…
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Bills introduced to ban single-use plastics at Illinois restaurants
Patrick Keck | February 23, 2023 With the backing of environmental groups, state lawmakers introduced bills on Wednesday that would require Illinois restaurants to do away with single-use foodware. Brent Schwoerer, the owner of Engrained Brewing Company in Springfield, said during a press conference at the state Capitol, his restaurant already uses reusable straws and…
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2709 W Devon Ave Chicago, IL 60659
Telephone: (847) 673-1131
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264-S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706
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