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Joyce Law to Combat Food Deserts in the Southland Signed by Governor

Silence DoGood - August 18, 2023

An area is considered a food desert when urban residents have to travel more than half a mile and rural residents have to travel more than 10 miles to the nearest grocery store. #fooddesert

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Harvey City Council Approves New Intergovernmental Agreement to Enhance Public Safety Services

Silence DoGood - August 17, 2023

The Harvey Police Department looks forward to embarking on this transformative journey with the Illinois State Police... #harvey

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Cook County Board Announces Block Grant Initiative to Support the Success of Community Based Organizations in Cook County

Silence DoGood - August 14, 2023

This grant initiative is funded through the Cook County Equity Special Purpose Fund, created to address historic and continued disinvestment and inequities in Cook County. #grants

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Task Force to Recommend Property Tax Payment Plan to Prevent Homeowner Displacement

Silence DoGood - August 14, 2023

Task Force membership will include representatives from county, municipal, and township governments, non-municipal taxing districts, and affordable housing groups from across Cook County. #propertytaxes

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Dolton Park District to File Lawsuit Against the Mayor of Dolton, Sends Strong Message Against Bullying

Silence DoGood - August 13, 2023

It is worth mentioning that Mayor Henyard has a history of engaging in questionable behavior. #dolton

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Texas Responds to Migrant Child Dying on Bus Transport to Chicago

Silence DoGood - August 13, 2023

An Illinois Department of Public Health official confirmed the child died after entering the Chicago area... #migrant

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Rep. Rita Celebrates Tinley Park Land Sale Law as Real Opportunity to Improve the South Suburbs

Silence DoGood - August 11, 2023

Rita also helped ensure $15 million was included in the state budget to clean up the property and prepare it for the Park District to take over. #tinleypark

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Illinois Guarantees Robust Early Childhood Education for All

Silence DoGood - August 10, 2023

Children in full-day classes show greater reading and mathematics achievements than those in half day classes. #kindergarten

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Partners with Cook County Sheriff’s Office and The Town of Cicero to Provide Free Car Light Repairs

Silence DoGood - August 10, 2023

Over 30 residents attended the event. #sheriff #ccso

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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Youth Access to Prosthetics Care