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Building From the Ground Up: Omar Shareef

When Omar Shareef started the African American Contractors Association in 1989, he had $100, a front room in his mother’s house, and a.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
July 21, 2026
4 minutes read

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Meet: Donna Miller, Cook County Commissioner

Donna Miller has spent her career serving the community and fighting to lower costs for working families, increase opportunity, and expand access to.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
July 9, 2026
1 minute read

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Work Not Finished: Alderman Pat Dowell Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign

On Thursday, June 4th, supporters, community leaders, and friends of the Third Ward gathered at the renowned Culaccino, 2134 S. Indiana Avenue in.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
June 5, 2026
2 minutes read

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Louisiana GOP races to eliminate an elected office won by an exonerated man

Calvin Duncan, who was wrongfully convicted of murder 40 years ago and sentenced to life in prison, was elected clerk of Orleans Parish.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
April 10, 2026
3 minutes read

Raj with Larry Huggins, Gwen Appleberry, Patty Howse, William Kates

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Congressman Raja Courts South Side Support in Senate Bid

Five-term congressman shares “American Dream plan” at gathering hosted by Chicago philanthropist Larry Huggins On Thursday evening, March 12th, community leaders Larry Huggins,.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
March 13, 2026
4 minutes read

John Harrell, Bishop John Harrell, Pastro John Harrell

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Pastor John F. Harrell Elevated to Bishop at Consecration Ceremony

Proviso MBC leader receives episcopal consecration and ordination in Maywood On Saturday, February 28th, the faith community gathered at Proviso Missionary Baptist Church,.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
March 1, 2026
1 minute read

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Walking the Talk: Kina Collins Brings Six Years of Bold Advocacy

West Side native challenges political establishment in Illinois 7th District, refusing corporate money while fighting for healthcare equity and economic justice Kina Collins.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
February 20, 2026
5 minutes read

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Grace on the Bench: Judge Cabonargi’s Vision for a More Compassionate Court System

A Circuit Court judge brings three decades of public service to the Cook County bench, advocating for empathy and systemic reform. When a.

by 3:16 Magazine, Staff
February 20, 2026
4 minutes read

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Experience Matters: State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit Makes Case for Illinois Comptroller

84th District representative and Marine Corps veteran brings 12 years of budget expertise to comptroller race When Illinois faced a devastating two-and-a-half-year budget.