Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force holding town hall
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CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter, co-chair of the Illinois Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, is inviting the public to a town hall on Nov. 28 where members of the task force will share information related to prevention, detection and treatment of kidney disease.
The Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, created through legislation led by Hunter in 2020, is charged with raising public awareness and presenting solutions to reduce the prevalence of kidney disease and racial disparities in diagnoses and outcomes. Members of the awareness and early detection, dialysis, and transplant and donation committees will offer brief reports of information related to each topic followed by a panel discussion.
Attendees can fill out a witness slip online prior to the event, and remarks will be allowed on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions will be answered during a Q&A portion following the panel discussions.
The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at AKArama Foundation, 6220 S. Ingleside, Chicago. Virtual attendance is available on Zoom.
Hunter on crimes against Black women: This is a crisis
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CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) issued the following statement in response to a CBS investigative report that examines the disparate impact crime has on Black women in Chicago:
“I am heartbroken, but unfortunately not surprised, by the results of this report. Violence against Black women isn’t a new problem — it is a persistent and pervasive one that our community has been grappling with for far too long.
“Hearing these women’s stories and seeing the shocking statistics from 2022 alone proves that we are not doing enough. This is a crisis, and we must work collaboratively to dismantle the systemic issues that perpetuate crime and victimization. As chair of the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women, I am working to bring together law enforcement and community leaders to gain their perspective on how we can effectively address violence against women.
“While we have the data to show the scope of this problem, these aren’t just statistics — they are real people whose lives and the lives of their loved ones have been changed forever. Their fear and anger and loss are felt all over our city. We cannot accept a reality where Black women continue to be victimized.”
Hunter invites residents to mobile DMV event
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CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter is encouraging residents who may be unable to visit one of the state’s permanent DMV facilities to attend a mobile DMV event Thursday at the Chicago Urban League.
“This mobile DMV event serves as a one-stop shop that offers residents a chance to access these important state services at a convenient location,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “I encourage community members to take advantage of this opportunity to renew their driver’s license, state ID or vehicle registration, or apply for a REAL ID.”
The mobile DMV event will be held Thursday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Ave. Hunter is partnering with State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet, the Chicago Urban League, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell to bring these services to the community.
The mobile unit operates like a DMV office and will offer driver’s license renewals, state ID cards including REAL IDs, vehicle registration stickers and more. Some services will require documentation and applicable fees. Residents with questions can contact Du Buclet’s office at 773-924-4614.
Hunter helps send Chicago students on HBCU visit
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CHICAGO — High school students will have an opportunity to visit one of the most prominent historically Black universities in the U.S. thanks to State Senator Mattie Hunter. The Chicago chapter of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association will take 40 students to JSU in November.
“As a Jackson State University alumna and member of the Chicago alumni chapter, I value the opportunity to help students experience the environment of an HBCU and learn more about an institution that may culturally resonate with them,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “This is a chance for students to explore all of the possibilities available to further their education.”
Jackson State University is hosting their annual High School Day on Nov. 4, which will give students an opportunity to meet with enrollment and academic representatives and connect with student organizations on campus.
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