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Today we feel the weight of the loss of one of our own, Laquan McDonald, who suffered from 16 fatal shots to the body. T...
10/20/2026

Today we feel the weight of the loss of one of our own, Laquan McDonald, who suffered from 16 fatal shots to the body. The loss of his life and the sentencing that followed was a miscarriage of justice, and we will continue to fight for criminal justice reform.

It’s School Bus Safety Week! This week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep s...
10/19/2026

It’s School Bus Safety Week! This week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Visit www.napt.org/nsbsw for tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop.

Scott’s Law is named after Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department, who was struck and killed by an intoxicated ...
10/17/2026

Scott’s Law is named after Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department, who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while assisting at a crash on the Bishop Ford Expressway. Honor his memory today and every day — slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

NEW PODCAST: State Senator Lakesia Collins joins the Sound of the State to discuss Illinois' efforts to improve maternal...
10/16/2026

NEW PODCAST: State Senator Lakesia Collins joins the Sound of the State to discuss Illinois' efforts to improve maternal health outcomes. From expanded postpartum coverage and access to doulas to addressing racial disparities and maternal mortality, Collins examines the progress made, the challenges that remain, and what lawmakers can do next to ensure healthier outcomes for mothers and babies.

LISTEN: http://ilsenatedems.co/8j8k50ZYAIK

National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday in October as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness...
10/16/2026

National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday in October as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be proactive today and learn more about early detection through mammograms: https://mayocl.in/35nqtOM.

ER nurses play a unique and important role in our health care system. On Emergency Nurses Day, let’s all recognize their...
10/14/2026

ER nurses play a unique and important role in our health care system. On Emergency Nurses Day, let’s all recognize their dedication to keeping us healthy. Thank you to all our emergency nurses!

It’s National Farmers’ Day! Let’s show our appreciation and gratitude to farmers for their contributions to a healthier ...
10/12/2026

It’s National Farmers’ Day! Let’s show our appreciation and gratitude to farmers for their contributions to a healthier society and economy. Be sure to thank a farmer today!

World Mental Health Day asks us to think about what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for peopl...
10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day asks us to think about what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. Let’s start by breaking the stigma around mental health. Learn more about changing the way the world sees mental health at https://bit.ly/3SHtHoR.

It is estimated that Latina workers lose more than $1 million over a 40-year career due to the wage gap. This gap exists...
10/08/2026

It is estimated that Latina workers lose more than $1 million over a 40-year career due to the wage gap. This gap exists across every occupation and education level. Learn more about pay discrimination at: https://tinyurl.com/4n2zpaab

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