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Demolition Underway at 15222 Loomis Ave. – Progress Toward Rev. West’s Return Home

Silence DoGood - April 17, 2025

The demolition, made possible by Mayor Christopher J. Clark’s personal financial contribution, is expected to take approximately two days, weather permitting. demolition

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Welch, Pritzker Announce Funding to Expand Local Job Training Opportunities

Silence DoGood - April 17, 2025

While visiting one local training site, Welch and Pritzker announced new funding secured in the state budget which will expand skills training through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 38 sites across Illinois, including Melrose Park and Maywood. #training

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Human Service Workers Launch Week of Action with Press Conference Demanding Living Wages and Legislative Support

Silence DoGood - April 17, 2025

This event marks the launch of the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign’s Week of Action, a five-day statewide effort to bring urgent attention to the critical needs of Illinois’ human services sector. #wages

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Homeowners Must Apply for Property Tax Savings by April 21

Silence DoGood - April 16, 2025

“As we near the application deadline, I urge everybody to check and make sure you have your exemptions,” said Assessor Kaegi. “Share this information with your friends and family to make sure your loved ones have their property tax savings in place." #savings

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Joyce helps secure over $2 million in job training funding for the 40th District

Silence DoGood - April 16, 2025

The purpose of the funding is to create more pathways for kids to access pre-apprenticeship programs and registered apprenticeships, which provide greater opportunities to secure lifelong careers in the construction trades. #funding

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Unlawful Illinois DEI Scholarship Program Suspended After Justice Department Threatened Lawsuit

Silence DoGood - April 14, 2025

On March 31, 2025, the Justice Department found that an Illinois scholarship program unconstitutionally discriminated on the basis of race in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. #dei

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IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School Year

Silence DoGood - April 14, 2025

“Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. #vaccinations

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Ghana National Council Announces Cancellation of 2025 GhanaFest®

Silence DoGood - April 14, 2025

For 36 years, GhanaFest® has proudly taken place every last Saturday of July on the South Side, serving as a cherished celebration of Ghanaian culture, heritage, and community. #cancellation

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Chronic wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois counties

Silence DoGood - April 13, 2025

CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that affects the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. #disease

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Grammy award-winning Duo the Chainsmokers to Play the Illinois State Fair on August 15

Silence DoGood - April 10, 2025

“Bringing world-class talent like The Chainsmokers to the Illinois State Fair emphasizes our commitment to providing top-tier entertainment for fairgoers,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. #fair

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Demolition Underway at 15222 Loomis Ave. – Progress Toward Rev. West’s Return Home

Welch, Pritzker Announce Funding to Expand Local Job Training Opportunities

Human Service Workers Launch Week of Action with Press Conference Demanding Living Wages and Legislative Support

Chicago proposal would allow police to impose emergency curfew at any time, place

Homeowners Must Apply for Property Tax Savings by April 21