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The Chicagoland Journal provides community news on local events and issues in the Chicagoland region. We curate content that is in demand by our readers.

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Meat Demand Stays Strong Despite Inflation and Prices

Silence DoGood - June 11, 2023

Supply is keeping pace with America’s appetite for meat, she said, but drought conditions out west are being monitored. #inflation

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Fiscal Year 2024 Higher Education State Budget is Largest in Decades

Silence DoGood - June 9, 2023

The increase to MAP funding by $100 million takes another giant step toward ensuring higher education is affordable for students across Illinois... #highereducation

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Todd Maisch, President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Remembered

Silence DoGood - June 9, 2023

Maisch wanted a level playing field and the ability to compete. #illinoischamber

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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Advocates for AM Radio Accessibility for Chicago and Southwest Illinois

Silence DoGood - June 8, 2023

This proposed legislation seeks to ensure the continued presence of AM radios, an essential communication medium, in all new vehicles. #amradio

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Rep. Haas Hosts Job Fair in Kankakee

Silence DoGood - June 8, 2023

Constituents are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and dress to impress. #kankakee #jobfair

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Ruth Johnson Colvin Selected as Recipient of 2023 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Distinguished Alumnus Award

Silence DoGood - June 7, 2023

Johnson Colvin attended the College from 1934 to 1936. #ssc

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Lack of Rain This Spring Has Illinois Slipping Into Drought

Silence DoGood - June 6, 2023

The state has officially been declared D-1 on the drought scale, University of Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford said. #drought

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Co-Chairs CBC Special Order Hour Honoring Caribbean American History Month

Silence DoGood - June 6, 2023

He also stressed the significance of the U.S. Virgin Islands as integral parts of the American story. #caribbean

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply for Medicaid Redetermination

Silence DoGood - June 6, 2023

The public health emergency declaration ended on May 11, 2023, causing Medicaid Continuous Enrollment and other Medicaid flexibilities to end as well. #medicaid

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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Discharge Lounge Provides Smoother Transition Home