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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL AUDITS AND 990 ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS OWN WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATIONS 990S FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.ORG AND THE ORGANIZATIONS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES.</ExplanationTxt>
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