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Rep. Haas Recognizes Reopening of Chippewa Campground

Silence DoGood - August 28, 2023

The Chippewa campground is located on Illinois Route 102 and offers 98 campsites by reservation only. #chippewa

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Governor Signs Bill to Back State’s No. 1 Industry with Support for Future Farmers

Silence DoGood - August 28, 2023

There are nearly 200,000 youths enrolled in 4-H programs in Illinois who will find a barrier to work-based event attendance removed because of the new law... #ffa

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OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (August 2023)

Silence DoGood - August 28, 2023

This provides convenience for recreation and encourages more people to help with the conservation that is important to our region. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2024. #senatorjoyce

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Back-to-School Tax Benefits Available for both Parents and Educators

Silence DoGood - August 27, 2023

The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time K-12 student under the age of 21, to take a 25% tax credit on qualified education expenses over $250 this year. #schoolsupplies

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Illinois Secretary of State Addresses Bomb Threats Targeting Libraries

Silence DoGood - August 27, 2023

Giannoulias spearheaded the effort to pass a law punishing libraries that ban books. #library

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Illinois joins nation for National Minority Donor Awareness Month

Silence DoGood - August 27, 2023

The hope is to reverse the trend that finds minorities dominating the organ transplant list... #organdonation

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Dolton School District 149 Celebrates Spirited Institute Day, Highlights Annual Achievements

Silence DoGood - August 25, 2023

“With the bar set high, there's no doubt that the district's educators and staff will indeed 'Do More in 24.'" #district149

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Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention

Silence DoGood - August 25, 2023

"We must go to the root causes and determine how to address it from every angle." #violenceprevention

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Rep. Haas Recognizes Golden’s Gymnastics Center for August Local Business Spotlight

Silence DoGood - August 25, 2023

Golden Gymnastics is a non-profit, Christian-led organization that includes prayer meetings and Bible stories once a week for the different groups they teach. #goldengynmastics

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South Suburban College Empowers Students and the Community in Navigating Civility Amidst Turbulent Times