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Chicago

Jackson Family Pays Tribute to Lifelong Friend and Community Leader Spencer Leak Jr.

Silence DoGood - May 31, 2026

They described Leak as more than a family friend, calling him a beloved member of their extended family whose presence remained constant through both joyous and difficult moments. #jacksonfamily #spencerleak

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Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies

Silence DoGood - April 19, 2026

Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies - (via Capitol News Illinois) - CHICAGO - Barbara Flynn Currie,...

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