By DeAsia Paige | Belleville News-Democrat
• Dec 12, 2020
Left to right, Barbara Taylor, Diamond Williams, Tiffany Gholson, and Catrice Johnson outside of the Wraparound Wellness Center in East St. Louis on Dec. 10. The center expands East St. Louis School District 189’s trauma counseling services to include more direct engagement with student’s families and the greater community. Derik Holtmann / Belleville News-Democrat
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat, a news partner of St. Louis Public Radio.
EAST ST. LOUIS Three days before Thanksgiving, an 8-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the stomach by his younger brother. In July, a 4-year-old boy died from child abuse. In June, a 14-year-old boy died after he was shot minutes away from his home.
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Echoing her career work fighting for Black families and disadvantaged communities, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, was elected Joint Caucus Chair for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC).
“I am honored to receive the trust of my colleagues as we enter what I expect to be an impactful legislative session,” Harper said. “This past year has illustrated the critical need for reform in Illinois to combat systemic racism in the areas of education, economic development, criminal justice, health care and human services. Tremendous sacrifice has led us to this moment, and it is our duty to improve the quality of life for Illinoisans.”
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TGIF, Illinois. And Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate and to others looking for a little light in this crazy year.
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Sonya Harper as its new chair, following Sen.