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New Will County Spelling Bee Champ Wins with ‘Ignominious’

Silence DoGood - March 17, 2024

Ribhu Chaher now advances to compete in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee this summer near Washington, D.C. #spellingbee

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Senator Joyce Champions for Rural High Speed Internet Access

Silence DoGood - March 17, 2024

Joyce has remained instrumental in ensuring Illinois residents, especially those in underserved areas, have access to fast internet. #internet

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Chicago Southland Black Chamber Joins Other Area Business Organizations to Successfully Push BIDS Legislation

Silence DoGood - March 14, 2024

These are self-initiated assessments by business owners themselves and thus are not taxes. Properties within the district are assessed at a customized level by the business community. #bids

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South Suburban College Youth Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act Orientation Begins Next Week

Silence DoGood - March 14, 2024

The WEX Program is temporary employment with the goal of the qualified students to gain work experience at SSC or companies in partnership with WIOA. #summerjobs

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South Suburban College’s Men’s Basketball Team Secures the District Championship, Advances to the Championship Tournament

Silence DoGood - March 14, 2024

The #3 ranked Bulldogs won the Midwest District A Championship on Saturday, March 9th with a 94-82 victory over Waubonsee Community College. #ssc #basketball

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Illinois EPA Offers Two Funding Opportunities for Watershed Management Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2024

Nonpoint source pollution is the result of rain or snowmelt carrying natural and human-made pollutants and depositing them into lakes, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater. #water #pollution

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Hate Crime Prevention Panel Held by ‘Cook County United Against Hate’

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2024

Attendees left knowing how they can play an important role in identifying a hate crime and supporting their community, and what we can all do to prevent hate before it becomes a crime. #hatecrime

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FBI Chicago Announces Creation of Digital Media Tip Line About Death of High Schooler Marshawn Mitchell

Silence DoGood - March 12, 2024

On September 15, 2023, freshman Mitchell was shot and killed following the dismissal of the homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School... #marshawnmitchell

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Illinois House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Calls for Subject Matter Hearing to Discuss Procurement at Public Colleges and Universities

Silence DoGood - March 12, 2024

Currently, all public colleges and universities in Illinois are subject to meet a 30% goal in contracting with disadvantaged businesses. #smh #subjectmatterhearing #publichearing #communitycollege #university

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Village of Frankfort Selected for ‘White House Challenge to End Hunger’