• Michael McDevitt
    MAR 06, 2023
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    News in brief: Lightfoot announces new education board appointment, opioid programs funded by settlement money

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    Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday announced a new appointment to the Board of Education and a new slate of programs aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic using millions in funds gained from settlements with pharmaceutical companies. 

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