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The Wilmette native was known by friends as a civil rights activist and a leader for social justice.
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CASA Spring Gala: Seeds of Hope 2013 Dinner

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Illinois tax system buys CEO silence, says hedge fund billionaire; State cuts $10k to spend $30k: CTU vs. Rahm: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

Ken Griffin, founder of Chicago's biggest hedge fund, says corporate tax credits help politicians buy silence from the CEOs who get them. Plus., reaction to Chicago school closings.
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Rigged system good for both parties, bad for you; IL ex-pat loves his IN tax cut; Campaign 2014: Rauner's friends: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

The fix has always been in on Illinois' system for drawing up legislators' district boundaries. Abdul-Hakim Shabazz left Illinois for Indiana, and loves it.
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Children need the facts about tobacco. Take action, learn what to say about tobacco use and talk with them, today.
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