Urban League appoints Shari Runner president and CEO

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Urban Lead Board of Directors announced Shari Runner has been appointed as permanent president and CEO.

Runner has been serving as the interim president and CEO since June of 2015.

Runner is replaces Andrea Zopp, who is running for U.S. Senate.
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