Articles filed under Krishnamurthy, Madhu
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'I am there for our community': Trailblazing Schaumburg trustee will attend first board meeting Tuesday
Jan 27, 2023 1:06 PM - Esha Patel, who recently was sworn in as a Schaumburg village trustee, is the first Indian-American woman on the panel.
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Stories that unite: Jewish film festival brings messages of hope, courage and resilience
Jan 19, 2023 5:00 AM - "It is stories like these that aim to unite us and renew our faith in humanity," says Hillary Wenk, co-director of the 10th annual Jewish Community Centers Chicago Jewish Film Festival, which runs Jan. 26-29.
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'Huge experience for the kids': Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad inspires Islamic school students
Jan 17, 2023 6:15 AM - The excitement was palpable Thursday when Ibtihaj Muhammad walked into Islamic Foundation School and mosque in Villa Park -- among not only its 550 students but also parents, employees and community members who welcomed the Olympian.
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Naperville group commemorates U.S. quarter bearing likeness of first Chinese American movie star
Jan 9, 2023 6:17 AM - A Naperville group will celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 28 while also commemorating the release of a U.S. quarter bearing the likeness of the late Chinese American actress Anna May Wong.
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Suburban Mosaic: The top stories from our diverse communities in 2022
Jan 2, 2023 8:19 AM - In the past year, members of our diverse suburban mosaic have had many triumphs to celebrate, milestones to mark, as well as challenges to overcome, particularly affecting communities of color. Here are some highlights from our 2022 coverage.
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New collective seeks to advance racial equity efforts statewide
Dec 19, 2022 6:19 AM - A new initiative by Forefront, an Illinois association representing grantmakers and nonprofits, aims to study and advance racial equity efforts statewide.
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Muslim nonprofits receive grants to help serve suburbs
Dec 12, 2022 11:31 AM - Several Muslim nonprofits serving suburban communities recently received grants from the the Community Collaboration Initiative, a research-based project through Indiana University's Lilly School of Philanthropy.
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Muslim Civic Coalition marks historic firsts
Dec 5, 2022 7:38 AM - The Muslim Civic Coalition hosted its annual State of the Coalition Brunch Saturday marking a year of historic firsts for the community and its successes in the past year.
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Latina author's latest book shares life lessons learned through gardening
Nov 28, 2022 6:17 AM - Award-winning local author Pascuala Herrera will share lessons learned in her new book, "Life is a Garden to Cultivate: The ABC's Towards a Better Life," Saturday at Franklin Park Public Library.
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Legislation seeks to ensure halal, kosher foods available in hospitals, schools
Nov 21, 2022 5:30 AM - The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition is urging faith communities to support proposed legislation that would ensure all state-run facilities, including prisons, hospitals, and public schools, offer halal and kosher meal options upon request.
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