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Candidate Interview: Antonio Timothee for Dupage Township Trustee

Silence DoGood - January 11, 2021

First-time candidate Antonio Timothee, running for DuPage Township Trustee on the We Care slate, talks about his candidacy for trustee.

National

She Photographed Police Abuse at a 2014 BLM March Then Watched the Image Go Viral During Capitol Riot

Silence DoGood - January 11, 2021

The stark differences between BLM protests and the Capitol riot as seen through a reporter's eyes.

Politics

DeLuca Calls on Springfield to Immediately Freeze Property Taxes

Silence DoGood - January 11, 2021

Rep. Anthong Deluca (D-Chicago Heights) calls for freeze to property taxes amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Podcasts

Brassea Podcast JR Patton Guest

Silence DoGood - January 10, 2021

Brassea Podcast JR Patton - Alderman Patton is running for re-election in Calumet City (February 2021). He discusses his re-election campaign.

Politics

Before Mob Stormed the Capitol, Days of Security Planning Involved Cabinet Officials and President Trump

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2021

Despite planning among top officials, protests at Capitol building turned violet, destructive.

Politics

Members of Several Well-Known Hate Groups Identified at Capitol Riot

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2021

Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and Rise Above Movement among the groups identified at Capitol protests.

Politics

“This Political Climate Got My Brother Killed”: Officer Brian Sicknick Died Defending the Capitol. His Family Waits for Answers.

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2021

Family grieves loss of Brian Sicknick, Capitol Police officer killed during riots.

Politics

Roger Agpawa, convicted felon, permitted to stay on ballot (for now) –

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2021

Roger Agpawa convicted felon. The City of Markham's Electoral Board decided to permit Roger A. Agpawa's name to be placed on the ballot for City Mayor.

Politics

United Blue Island Team Announces Slate for April 2021 Elections

Silence DoGood - January 7, 2021

United Blue Island Team announced their slate for the 2021 municipal elections, naming seven aldermanic candidates, a candidate for clerk, and a mayoral candidate.

National

Certification Continues Despite Protests