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An Elgin nonprofit is launching a new social justice program aimed at helping teenagers, especially Black and brown girls and boys, find their voice on racial issues.

Updated at Share This IDAHO FALLS — When Madhu Krishna Murthy walks into a room, he turns heads. He’s fit, looks good and oozes confidence. But if you ask Murthy if he considers himself attractive, the answer might surprise you. Madhu Krishna Murthy poses next to the Snake River in Idaho Falls. | Courtesy Madhu Krishna Murthy “No. When I get in front of the mirror, I hate myself. There is a flaw here and a flaw there and so many problems,” Murthy tells EastIdahoNews.com. The 29-year-old, 150-pound engineer wasn’t always a chiseled Adonis. When Murthy moved to America from India in...

IDAHO FALLS — When Madhu Krishna Murthy walks into a room, he turns heads. He’s fit, looks good and oozes confidence. But if you ask Murthy if he considers himself attractive, the answer might surprise you. Madhu Krishna Murthy poses next to the Snake River in Idaho Falls. | Courtesy Madhu Krishna Murthy “No. When […]

Group offering mental health support to faith communities   Updated 2/20/2021 5:33 PM A suburban agency says there's been a sharp uptick in people seeking mental health services during the pandemic. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Metro Suburban is providing services to help faith-based groups expand mental health support in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19, particularly communities of color, across the Northwest and West suburbs.   The group aims to partner with churches, synagogues, mosques and other faith-based organizations to help build skills and i...

Group launches task force to address systemic racism Sharmin Shahjahan Updated 1/23/2021 11:33 PM The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago has launched an Anti-Racism Task Force to educate and raise awareness about systemic racism, fight for reform through legislation, and take action through community projects. "The pandemic and the senseless killing of Black men and women has highlighted the racial and economic injustices in our nation and this challenge is a way for the Muslims of Illinois to come together and empower our communities to address the issues at hand...