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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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On the Witness Stand, Ex-legislator Finally Acknowledges He Wore Wire for FBI

Silence DoGood - June 9, 2023

The former lawmaker took the stand for about 90 minutes on Wednesday afternoon... #illinois

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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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Illinois Legislators Warn of Progressive Income Tax With Unknown Expenses in 2024 Budget

Silence DoGood - June 8, 2023

The new contract with AFSCME could cost up to an additional $300 million when finally settled, according to some lawmakers, but was not included in the state's budget. #budget #illinois

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Rochelle Taylor and Harrah’s Casino Joliet has a History of Dealing with Black Businesses that is “God Awful” and Rochelle Taylor Continues to Lie...

Silence DoGood - June 7, 2023

Harrah's Casino Joliet and Rochelle Taylor has continued to be disrespectful to local black businesses and the local Black Chamber of Commerce. #RochelleTaylor #HarrahsJoliet

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Pritzker Set to Consider Signing More Than 500 Bills in the Next Three Months

Silence DoGood - June 5, 2023

Historically, the legislature has sent bills to the governor in batches, allowing his staff ample time to review the proposals. #bills #illinois

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Illinois Residents Will Soon Pay More For Everyday Items Such As Gas And Groceries

Silence DoGood - June 4, 2023

Higher fees hurt Illinois residents who are already facing some of the highest property taxes in the nation, according to Hill. #gastax #grocerytax

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Court Rules Pekin Gaming Tax Pre-empted by State Law: Small Businesses, Players Win

Silence DoGood - June 2, 2023

The companies made a clear distinction between a fee and a tax. #gamingmachines

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Chicago GOP Urges “No” Vote to Chicago’s Migrant Care Package

Silence DoGood - May 31, 2023

Flanked by members of the most affected communities, Boulton called out Senators Durbin and Duckworth, saying that the federal government should step up. #migrants

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OpEd: Hats Off to one of Chicago’s Finest Black Republican Leaders – Jimmy Lee Tillman II