Politics

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Politics

‘No Slopes, No Ski Masks’: Tio Hardiman Calls for Ban on Ski Masks

Silence DoGood - November 18, 2022

"Full face ski masks appear to give criminals an edge... It’s making the criminals emboldened. Almost like they’re invincible." #skimaskban

Community

Cook County Board of Commissioners Passes Commissioner Donna Miller’s Justice40 Infrastructure Initiative

Silence DoGood - November 17, 2022

The resolution directs Cook County to advance health equity and climate justice in alignment with Justice40 by applying for federal grants made available by recently passed federal legislation. #justice40

Politics

Statement: EPA Region 5 Union On Trump Re-Election Announcement

Silence DoGood - November 16, 2022

"Americans saw this midterm election as a choice between freedom and fascism..." #EPA #trump

Politics

Patrick Sheehan Concedes to Sen. Hastings

Silence DoGood - November 15, 2022

"I promise we gave this race everything we had, bringing us within 600 votes of victory. I will remain active in the area and continue to choose Service Above Self." #sheehan #ilsenate

Politics

Illinois Review Welcomes New Ownership Team

Silence DoGood - November 15, 2022

The widely recognized and conservative publication on Illinois news was founded in 2005 by conservative leaders Fran Eaton and Dennis LaComb. #illinoisreview

Community

Alderman Marshun Tolbert Providing Turkeys to 2nd Ward Residents

Silence DoGood - November 15, 2022

"I am hoping something as simple as this Turkey Giveaway can help ease the burden just a little bit and provide some solace for 2nd ward families.” #turkeygiveaway

Politics

Monica Gordon Triumphs in Election, Winning by a Large Margin

Silence DoGood - November 14, 2022

I am committed to being the hardest working commissioner in Cook County. #monicagordon #cookcounty

Crime

House Passes Rush–Ossoff Bill Seeking Justice for Civil-Rights Cold Cases

Silence DoGood - November 14, 2022

The legislation has bipartisan support and was cosponsored by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Representative Don Bacon (R-Neb.). #coldcases

Politics

State Representative Dan Caulkins’ Statement on Status of House Republican Leadership Selection Process

Silence DoGood - November 11, 2022

"We need an open and transparent process and that is what a substantial number of elected Republican representatives are fighting to achieve." #senate

Politics

$8.75 Million in Forgivable Loans Available for Social Equity Cannabis Licensees