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The six women in Jakkar's life

posted 3/10/10

Jakkar credits five women for empowering him throughout his life. Here's what this 24-year old history junkie has to say about love and happiness

Waiting for the Big Day

posted 3/10/10

Tyonna shares a life dream with her fiance, Jakkar.

LifeMyWay: Meeting Michael Jordan

posted 3/3/10

A few years ago, John helped out superstar Michael Jordan.

The Blueprint: Illinois can do better.

Did you know that over 17,000 Illinoisans with developmental disabilities are stuck on a waiting list for services? We can do better. The Blueprint is a 7-year action plan that would fundamentally reform Illinois’ system by improving integration of community-style services. If enacted, the Blueprint would eliminate the waiting list, modernize state services and make the current system more cost-efficient.


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Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Ill.

By: By Christopher Wills
Belleville News Democrat
3/10/10

After a year of insisting Illinois should raise taxes, Gov. Pat Quinn is set to propose a new budget that would leave tax rates untouched....


'Chords for Kids' lets kids with autism experience a live classical concert

By: Scott C. Morgan
Daily Herald
3/9/10

At most classical music concerts, audiences are expected to be reverentially silent and still - a near impossibility for children with autism...


'Inclusion companions' work to make sure young athletes with special needs included

By: John Keilman
Chicago Tribune
3/8/10

Aides help kids with instruction, encouragement in mainstream sports


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