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Joyce-Backed Measure to Promote Environmental Conservation Signed Into Law

Silence DoGood - July 31, 2023

The new law aims to support hydropower dams across the state, especially the Kankakee Hydropower Dam and the Wilmington Dam... #dams #energy

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Pritzker: ‘Better Than 30%’ Odds Gun Ban Survives Federal Courts

Silence DoGood - July 30, 2023

To one question asked about implementing “extreme” taxation on ammunition, Pritzker said that would be shut down by the U.S. Supreme Court. #gunban

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Joyce Initiative to Help with State Police Recruitment Signed Into Law

Silence DoGood - July 28, 2023

The opportunity to take the Illinois Police exam will expand to more current and prior service members... #isp

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Law to Increase Fire Prevention Education Among Children Signed

Silence DoGood - July 28, 2023

This new law will create positions of certified youth firesetter interventionists in the Division of Arson Investigation... #fire

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Gov. Pritzker and Illinois DCFS Awards Record Number of College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Silence DoGood - July 28, 2023

Scholarship recipients receive up to five consecutive years of tuition and academic fee waivers... #scholarships

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Miller Lite to Grant 35 Scholarships to Hispanic Students Through Partnership With Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Silence DoGood - July 27, 2023

Scholarships range between $2,500 and $5,000, for a total of more than $100,000 in scholarships... #scholarships

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Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Accepted into the Prestigious 2023 Cohort of Edgar Fellows

Silence DoGood - July 27, 2023

Since its inception in 2012, the Edgar Fellows Program has contributed to the growth of more than 400 Fellows. #edgarfellows

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Property Values for Palos Township Released

Silence DoGood - July 26, 2023

Appeals for Palos Township can be filed until Monday, August 14, 2023. #palostownship

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Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Silence DoGood - July 26, 2023

Adults who are unable to read experience difficulty completing many daily activities that others may take for granted, along with a disadvantage in today's competitive job market. #ssc

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Commissioner Morrison: Fentanyl Epidemic Can No Longer Be Ignored