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IL Freedom Caucus Calls for Policy Change to Combat High Unemployment in Illinois

We need to substantially reduce business regulations and make it easier for businesses to get the licensing and permits they need.

OpEd: Why We Should Oppose Bills Like the American Innovation and Choice Online Act

Any prohibition on services promoting their own tools could hinder these valuable services and make it harder for customer to patronize Black-owned businesses.

Southland Leader Monica Gordon Named a ‘Woman of Excellence’

“Being an award recipient is exciting, humbling, and gives me encouragement to continue to fight for women’s rights, economic development, infrastructure, and everything else we need in our communities to ensure positive growth,” Monica declared.

Southland Black Chamber Regretfully Announces Death of Member

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I am deeply saddened to announce the death of one of our beloved chamber members, Elizabeth Jones," said board member Sarah Brown. "Her spirit was fierce...

Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson Gives Back Beyond her Ward

"I just love getting out there and seeing the residents. Talking to residents. Finding out what they need through real human contact is so important."

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (August 2022)

I am a lifetime member of Future Farmers of America, and I was proud to work this year with the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special license plates to help support FFA programming.

OpEd: Attorney General Candidate Tom Devore in Dolton Discussing Mayoral Corruption Against Businesses in the Southland

Devore said that if elected, he will create a task force that specifically deals with corruption in municipal governments. “We need these businesses to be able to thrive and be able to develop their businesses without being concerned about political retribution.” #Dolton

Devore Lifts the Spending Caps In Attorney General Race

“While I'm not the only one who can fight, I’m the one in the arena. And I am all in for the fight against Kwame Raoul, JB Pritzker and the overbearing political class that protected power at the expense of hardworking families and businesses in this state. I’m all in for the people of Illinois. Let’s go." 

Secretary of State Police Confiscates Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s Fake Police Plates

The issues of Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard’s unauthorized use of Municipal Police license plates, police equipment, etc., were referred to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office for possible prosecution.

Joyce Announces Millions in Local Infrastructure Projects

Two of the most vital projects coming to the 40th District in 2023 include the rehabilitation of pavements, including design overlay and ADA improvements in Kankakee County along route IL 115 North of Gar Creek to South Washington Avenue in Kankakee and preservation of pavements along Route IL 1 on Strieff Lane to 34th Street in South Chicago Heights.

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