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Joyce to Bring Local Perspectives to Senate State Government Committee

Silence DoGood - February 2, 2023

Joyce to Bring Local Perspectives to Senate State Government Committee (Springfield, IL) — State Senator Patrick Joyce will serve as chair of the Senate...

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IL Freedom Caucus: New House Rules Again Empower Majority Party

Silence DoGood - February 1, 2023

"...floor votes will have to be made in person, which is something the Freedom Caucus has been pushing for a long time." #ilfreedomcaucus

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IL Freedom Caucus Welcomes State Representative as its Newest Member

Silence DoGood - February 1, 2023

Davis said joining the Illinois Freedom Caucus was an easy decision. #ilfreedomcaucus

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Wintrust To Appoint Timothy S. Crane as Chief Executive Officer

Silence DoGood - January 30, 2023

Tim Crane joined Wintrust in 2008 and has served as President of Wintrust since January, 2020. #wintrust

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OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce: January 2023

Silence DoGood - January 30, 2023

Car owners in Kankakee have a win in the new year, after the city administration and City Council worked together to end the hassle of city vehicle stickers. I thank them for making this commonsense decision. #senatorjoyce #mlk

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Illinois Secretary of State: Some Vanity Plates are too Offensive

Silence DoGood - January 29, 2023

The most popular dedicated plate last year has the Firefighter Memorial insignia. #ilsos

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GOP Senators Oppose Prospect of Another Progressive Income Tax Proposal in Illinois

Silence DoGood - January 25, 2023

In 2020, voters rejected the proposed progressive tax with 55% of the votes going against changing from a flat income tax to one with increased rates for higher earners. #incometax

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Replacing Illinois Institution as Secretary of State, Giannoulias Makes Modernization Push

Silence DoGood - January 25, 2023

Publishes transition plan with input from former GOP challenger Brady #secretaryofstate

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Pritzker Flips on Support of Local Control Over Wind Farm Siting Decisions

Silence DoGood - January 25, 2023

The Illinois Farm Bureau opposed the bill, saying the setback distances in the legislation needed to be adjusted to better reflect a safer and adequate way for the facilities to be sited. #windfarm

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Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Stable in December