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Gambling insider says Illinois’ internet gambling legislation likely doomed

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - March 17, 2025

This marks the third consecutive year that legislation has been proposed, with the latest version including a tax rate of 25% on adjusted iGaming revenue. Supporters of the iGaming bill claim Illinois could collect an additional $1 billion annually in taxes. #gambling

Community

Community Advocates Rally for Clean Slate in Springfield on March 19

Silence DoGood - March 17, 2025

“This rally is about justice, opportunity, and ensuring that past mistakes don’t define a person’s future,” said Antonio Lightfoot, Deputy Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the organizer of the event. #cleanslate

Chicago

CTA Announces New Rail Service Schedules to Start April 20

Silence DoGood - March 17, 2025

“Over the last three years, CTA has added service to the Blue Line to improve its reliability and we are excited to add even more service in 2025,” said Acting President Nora Leerhsen. #cta

Community

IL legislator anticipates DEI ‘privilege walks’ will continue despite Trump EO

Catrina Peterson | The Center Square - March 16, 2025

Illinois state Rep. Regan Deering, R-Decatur, anticipates diversity, equity and inclusion "privilege walks" will likely continue despite President Donald Trump’s executive orders banning these types of programs in the public sector. #dei

Community

Your Fast Lane to Holds Pick-up!

Silence DoGood - March 16, 2025

Patrons looking to pick up holds from the convenience of their vehicles can take advantage of the service, officially launching on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. #driveup

Community

Welch Encourages Applications for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2025

Welch’s non-profit organization, Excellence in Bleu, made a $50,000 donation to support the ILBCF Scholarship in November. #scholarships

Community

Ballot Drop Box Locations Increased Throughout Will County

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2025

The remote Ballot Drop Boxes will be available for depositing ballots from March 17 through Noon on March 31st. #ballots

Community

Entertainment Industry Mogul Snoop Dogg to Perform at Illinois State Fair on August 13

Silence DoGood - March 12, 2025

Snoop Dogg has reigned for nearly three decades as an unparalleled force who has raised the bar as a globally recognized innovator. #fair

Business

EPA union slams Trump administration destruction of Environmental Justice office, funding

Silence DoGood - March 12, 2025

“Environmental justice simply means ensuring the communities most disproportionately impacted by pollution are protected. #epa

Crime

Wanted Chicago Man Facing New Charges Following Sheriff’s Police Fugitive Task Force Arrest

Silence DoGood - March 10, 2025

In October 2022, 48-year-old Jorge Mondragon-Bahena was court-ordered on the Sheriff’s Electronic Monitoring Program after he was charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Minor under the age of 13. #arrest

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