Domestic violence survivor wants to honor women's resilience with Burr Ridge gala. 'These women are champions.'
Oak Lawn resident and domestic violence activist Lachelle Evans-Beard wants to honor women for their resilience. And she’s doing it with her “I Am Free” gala Saturday in Burr Ridge. “We honor doctors and lawyers, why don’t we honor that sister because she’s a friend, honor her because she’s somebody’s daughter, honor her because she’s somebody’s mother and she survived,” Evans-Beard said. “She ...
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