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Early Voting Numbers / Must Read Guest Commentary Please see the following early voting numbers. COAL will continue to encourage its membership, community-of-interest and the Black community collectively, to take action and
- COAL Recognition – The Passing of a Community Icon
The Passing of a Community Icon COAL recognizes the passing of a successful businessman, philanthropist, civic leader and Community Icon, Edward G. ‘Ed’ Gardner. Rest in peace, Mr. Gardner. You
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Newly Selected Associate Judges for the Circuit Court of Cook County Please see the following recognition of newly selected associate judges for the Circuit Court of Cook County. A fact
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Forums and Debates / Early Vote Totals / Voter Mobilization COAL strongly encourages our community to vote. Voting is our voice. We must turnout in large numbers to demonstrate the
- COAL Voters Edition – Proclamation of Final Results for the February 28th Election
Proclamation of Final Results for the February 28th Election Please see below the final tallies from the February 28th Municipal Runoff Election. Again, you would agree that we must increase
- COAL Voters Edition – April 4th Runoff – Mail-in and Early Voting / Forums
April 4th Runoff – Mail-in and Early Voting / Forums Please see the below information on the April 4th Municipal Runoff Election. You would agree that we must increase turnout, over
- COAL Quick Hits – Chief Justice Theis Announces At Large Vacancies in Cook County
Chief Justice Theis Announces At Large Vacancies in Cook County Please share the following, as you deem applicable. Respectfully, COAL Board of Directors _____________________________________________ “The time to work seriously and
- COAL Notice – March 18th Mayoral Runoff Forum – Registration Link Update
March 18th Mayoral Runoff Forum – Registration Link Update Please join us for this critical forum, at which we’ll ask the hard questions, relevant to our community and to the future
- COAL Reminder – March 4th Breakfast – Analyzing, Discussing the Feb. 28th Election Results
March 4th Breakfast – Analyzing, Discussing the Feb. 28th Election Results Hope to see you tomorrow for breakfast and at the polls on April 4th. Respectfully, COAL Board of Directors _____________________________________________
- COAL Call to Action – We Must Vote! / March 4th Breakfast
We Must Vote! / March 4th Breakfast The most impactful thing you can do to recognize Black History Month, to honor our forefathers and foremothers, to be respectful of our
- COAL Special Issue – Important Update – Associate Judges Short List
Important Update – Associate Judges Short List On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Circuit Court of Cook County announced that 44 persons, 21 men and 23 women, had made the
- COAL Quick Hits – COAL ENDORSES! / Judges Short List / Contract with Black Chicago / Polls
COAL ENDORSES! / Judges Short List / Contract with Black Chicago / Polls Well, that headline grabbed your attention…. Please read the commentary, COAL Endorses, CCC’s Contract with Black Chicago, the
- COAL Recognition – The Passing of Community Leaders
The Passing of Community Leaders COAL recognizes the passing of three Community Leaders: one a legendary lawyer and superior litigator in the personal injury field; one a long-time community activist
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Hard-hitting Commentary / Polls and other Election Information Please see the following election-related information. COAL’s guest commentary, Turn The Page, authored by Delmarie Cobb, is serious food for thought and
- COAL Quick Hits – Requested info on ECPS / Polls / More…
Requested info on ECPS / Polls / More… The focus of COAL’s February Coalition Power Breakfast, Empowering Communities for Public Safety, generated a very engaging and informative discussion of the Ordinance,