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Crime

Rep. Jonathan Jackson Calls For A Unified Approach To Safeguard Chicago And Promote Public Safety

Silence DoGood - April 19, 2023

"I look forward to working closely with newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to promote community-oriented policing strategies that emphasizes public safety and responsible law enforcement while engaging local citizens." #chicago

Crime

Another ‘O-Block’ Member Indicted on Racketeering, Murder Charges

Silence DoGood - April 10, 2023

The indictment also charges the original defendants with federal firearm violations and assaults in aid of racketeering. #oblock

Politics

Pritzker Meets with Chicago Mayor-Elect Johnson

Andrew Hensel | The Center Square - April 7, 2023

Pritzker said he discussed with Johnson future plans for the city and the state. #chicago

Community

OpEd: Moving Beyond the Politics of Race: A Call for American Values in Chicago

Pastor Corey Brooks - April 3, 2023

I came to understand a simple yet profound truth: the only way to make progress in my community was to move beyond the politics of race. #chicago

Crime

Owner of Chicago Area Construction Company Charged With Bribing Cook County Official

Silence DoGood - March 28, 2023

Nitchoff, along with other individuals, provided Memisovski with home improvement materials, home improvement services, contracts for electrical work, jewelry, meals, sporting events tickets, and other items of value... #cookcounty

Politics

Wallace “Gator” Bradley Endorses Commissioner Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago

Silence DoGood - March 19, 2023

"Brandon is a proven leader in our community and I know he will work hard to provide our citizens with the leadership we deserve." #chicago

Politics

Black Contractors United Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor of Chicago

Silence DoGood - March 19, 2023

This newest endorsement adds to Vallas' impressive list of endorsements... #paulvallas #chicago

Community

Chicago Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution While on Probation

Silence DoGood - March 16, 2023

He was on federal probation for a 2020 unlawful transportation of firearms conviction. #crime

Business

Representative of Chicago Area Red-Light Camera Company Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

Silence DoGood - March 7, 2023

According to his plea agreement, Doherty offered and agreed to give things of value, namely money, with the intent to influence State Senator A, an agent of the State of Illinois... #redlightcamera

Politics