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fox32chicago.com | Scott Schneider
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - An 8-year-old boy’s battle with a rare blood disorder is inspiring the Lewis University community to roll up their sleeves and help others in need. What we know: Members of the Lewis University women’s soccer team and others donated blood in honor of Caleb Koenig, who was born with TAR syndrome — a genetic condition that severely limited his ability to produce platelets. As a young child, Caleb required monthly blood transfusions.
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yahoo.com | Scott Schneider
The BriefLewis University held a blood drive in honor of 8-year-old Caleb Koenig, who was born with TAR syndrome and once relied on monthly transfusions to survive. Caleb’s father, Chris Koenig, is head coach of the women’s soccer team at Lewis University, and players—including some first-time donors—were inspired to give by Caleb’s story. Now healthy, Caleb and his family are giving back by hosting annual blood drives to support other children in need of lifesaving donations. ROMEOVILLE, Ill.
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fox32chicago.com | Scott Schneider
CHICAGO - A new global study from the University of Illinois reveals deep-seated implicit biases across age, race, body size, skin tone, and sexuality—with ageism emerging as one of the strongest yet least visible forms of bias. What we know: The study surveyed individuals in 33 countries to measure implicit biases related to a range of commonly stigmatized groups. That included attitudes that favor thin over obese people, light over dark skin, straight over gay, and young over old.
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yahoo.com | Scott Schneider
The BriefA University of Illinois study looked at implicit bias in 33 countries, including the U.S.Age bias emerged as stronger than race or sexuality, though less talked about. Attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people showed the biggest shift, with the media credited for change. CHICAGO - A new global study from the University of Illinois reveals deep-seated implicit biases across age, race, body size, skin tone, and sexuality—with ageism emerging as one of the strongest yet least visible forms of bias.
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fox32chicago.com | Scott Schneider
CHICAGO - A heart-wrenching scene unfolded Sunday at O'Hare International Airport as four children, severely injured in the ongoing Gaza conflict, arrived in Chicago to receive urgent medical care. What we know: The children, who were flown in from Egypt, will stay with host families while undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures.
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