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Sen. Preston Announces Indian Springs School District Awarded Library Grant

Silence DoGood - January 10, 2024

ased on a statutory formula, school districts receive $0.885 per student enrolled at each school with a qualified library. #library

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IDNR Seeking Summer Instructors for 2024 Urban Fishing Program Clinics

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2024

The Illinois Urban Fishing Program was established in 1985 to teach people of all ages to fish... #fishing

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Local Leaders to Commemorate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at South Suburban College

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2024

Distinguished speakers for the event include keynote speaker Bishop Lance Davis, Senior Pastor of New Zion Covenant Church, Illinois State Senator Napoleon B. Harris... #mlkday

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Disaster Recovery Centers will be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 9 Due to Winter Storm

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2024

Weather permitting, normal hours resume Wednesday, Jan. 10. #fema #winterstorm

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Leaders Condemn Eileen Burke; Support for Clayton Harris III Ahead of March Primary

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2024

“History teaches that wrongful convictions do not happen by accident. They are the result of systemic racial prejudice, illegal tactics and abuse of power,” said President Preckwinkle. #statesattorney

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Bally’s Chicago Casino Reports Latest Gross Gaming Revenue Numbers

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2024

Monthly Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) has grown from $6.8 million to $10+ million. #ballys

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Orland Park Resident Charged with Felony Hate Crime

Silence DoGood - January 7, 2024

Clyne then punched the victim in the face, engaging the victim in physical confrontation. #hatecrime

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Seasonal Respiratory Viruses Circulating Widely in Illinois Following the Holidays

Silence DoGood - January 7, 2024

Flu activity is now surging to match the pre-COVID-19 2019-2020 season while RSV activity overall appears to... #covid #flu #cold #rsv

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Harvey Statement on Apartment Boarding Claims

Silence DoGood - January 7, 2024

The property owners were officially notified in writing that the building's structural integrity had surpassed its life expectancy, and evacuation was mandatory by October 28... harvey

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New Law Tackles State’s Firefighter Shortage