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Politics

Bally’s Chicago Casino Seeks Proposals from Local Artists for Medinah Temple Mural Project

Silence DoGood - July 23, 2023

Bally's Chicago Casino is committed to fostering local talent and supporting the vibrant arts community in Chicago. #casino

Community

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Gives Stirring Speech, Presents Vice President Kamala Harris at the 57th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention

Silence DoGood - July 18, 2023

Congressman Jackson acknowledged the Biden-Harris Administration for their comprehensive support to Americans... #rainbowpush

Community

Project HOOD and Pastor Corey Brooks to Host World’s Largest Baby Shower

Silence DoGood - July 17, 2023

With the World’s Largest Baby Shower, Project HOOD intends to deliver immediate, practical support to families in need, whilst spotlighting the pressing issue of fatherlessness and single parenthood that is rampant in many communities. #babyshower

Business

CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project Final Major Stage, Stage B, to Begin July 28, 2023

Silence DoGood - July 14, 2023

This stage means that CTA customers will for the first time to able to ride Red and Purple Line Express trains that will travel on the new track structure between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr that replaces century-old tracks. #cta

Crime

‘Illinois’ Top Cop’ Made 145 DUI Arrests in 2022, Survey Shows

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - July 10, 2023

Chicago police DUI arrests totaled 2,131, an increase of 31.4% in 2022 from the prior year. #dui

Community

Suburban Chicago Businessman Found Guilty of Price Gouging N-95 Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

Silence DoGood - July 7, 2023

“You can’t imagine my business. $50-80,000 a day, I did $1 million in the last couple weeks.” #covidfraud #n95masks #pricegouging

Community

Jesse Jackson Supporters Plan 35th Anniversary Celebration of Historic 1988 Run for the Presidency and Issue Call for Renewed Activism Before 2024 Election

Silence DoGood - June 25, 2023

Jesse Jackson’s campaigns for President of the United States made history in 1984 and 1988... #jessejackson

Chicago

Illinois Leaders Call on Federal Government to Help With Migrant Surge

Andrew Hensel | The Center Square - June 12, 2023

More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago from the southern border over the past nine months, which has resulted in taxpayer funding going towards addressing the influx #migrants

Chicago

This Cop Got Out of 44 Tickets by Saying Over and Over That His Girlfriend Stole His Car

by Jodi S. Cohen (ProPublica) and Jennifer Smith Richards (Chicago Tribune) - June 4, 2023

The state’s attorney’s office declined to comment about its case against Kriv. #chicago

Community

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

Andrew Hensel | The Center Square - 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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