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Monthly Archives: February, 2024

Health

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Maternal Health and Birth Equity Initiatives at South Side Birth Center

Silence DoGood - February 26, 2024

This funding will focus on improving maternal health outcomes and reducing disparities for Black women though investments in community-based providers, expansion of the home visiting program, a child tax credit, and a free diaper pilot program. #maternalhealth

Politics

Illinois Ranked Choice Voting Task Force Hears About Possible Complications

Silence DoGood - February 25, 2024

Only two states in the country, Alaska and Maine, use ranked choice voting for their elections, but some states have moved to ban the voting method. #election #rankedchoice

Politics

Trucking Group Says They’ll Sue if IL Adopts CA Emissions Standards

Catrina Peterson | The Center Square - February 25, 2024

According to the bill, each time California changes its vehicle emissions standards, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has six months to amend Illinois rules established by the California EPA. #trucking

Politics

Southland Election Watch: Important Races to Watch in the Southland’s Democratic Primary

Silence DoGood - February 25, 2024

Although O'Grady is running in the Democratic primary, recent election records indicate that he has voted as a Republican. #elections

Health

Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor Leaders Support Medical-Aid-in-Dying State Legislation

Silence DoGood - February 23, 2024

The legislation would make Illinois the 11th state to give terminally ill individuals the option to experience a peaceful death by requesting and self-administering medication. #terminalillness

Community

Rep. Haas Celebrates IDOT Vehicle Procurement in District 79

Silence DoGood - February 23, 2024

This program allows the Illinois Department of Transportation to buy the specialized vehicles in large volumes, which results in lower prices than if they were bought individually. #paratransit

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