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Illinois Holocaust Museum honors Holocaust victims for Yom HaShoah
Tuesday is Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom HaShoah, a day to honor the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis in World War II.
It’s also a reminder of how bigotry, hatred, and indifference can affect us all.
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is working to teach young people the history lessons learned from the horrific event.
Bernard Cherkasov, the CEO of the museum, wants people to remember to speak up when they see injustice.
“Individual actions made a difference,” he said. “They make a difference in today’s lives as well. People can interfere when they see somebody being bullied in the playground. People can interfere when they see somebody being marginalized or dehumanized in their communities.”
The museum has several ways for people to learn more about the history of the Holocaust, including virtual reality exhibits where people can interact with a survivor.
The permanent museum in Skokie is closed for renovations. Its current temporary location is at State and Kinzie streets in the River North neighborhood in Chicago, and goes by the name Experience360.
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Illinois State Police investigating fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by ICE agents in Franklin Park
Illinois State Police are now investigating federal agents on the front lines of last year’s immigration sweep around Chicago known as “Operation Midway Blitz.”
ISP confirmed they’re investigating the death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who was shot “at close range” by a federal agent in Franklin Park last September.
ICE agents said Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, originally from Mexico, was trying to flee when they attempted to stop his vehicle, and he tried to ram agents with his car.
Franklin Park police asked the state police to open the investigation shortly after receiving new information from the Illinois Accountability Commission last week.
The Cook County State’s Attorney says it will play a supportive role in the ISP investigation.
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