According to the lawsuit, Sheppard's firing violated his First Amendment rights, as he had raised concerns he had about Mayor Bryant with state and federal law enforcement... #robbins

Community

$18 Million, 2nd Phase of Robbins Flood Control Project Advances

Silence DoGood - February 13, 2024

The next phase of work will include critical improvements to the existing Midlothian Creek, while also connecting the new diversion channel to a new stormwater pond south of 135th Street east of Kedzie Avenue. #robbins #mwrd

Community

Illinois EPA Announces 4 Million in Funding to the Village of Robbins to Replace Lead Service Lines

Silence DoGood - October 16, 2022

The Village of Robbins plans to replace approximately 450 lead services lines at various locations within the Village. #robbins

Community

Village of Robbins Attempts to Thwart The Southland Journal’s FOIA Request; Argument Doesn’t Apply to Media

Silence DoGood - September 22, 2022

The Southland Journal sent a series of FOIA requests to the Village of Robbins last week for a variety of records related to certain communications, meeting recordings, spending, employment, and grants/loans received #robbins #foia

Politics

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant Bans Dr. Cornel Darden Jr, Owner of the Southland Journal Newspaper and Robbins Native from Village Hall

Silence DoGood - January 28, 2022

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant Bans Dr. Cornel Darden Jr, Owner of the Southland Journal Newspaper and Robbins Native from Village Hall #

Politics

Village of Robbins Blackballs the Southland Journal Newspaper for Months, Mayor Bryant Responds to Denying Permit of Dr. Darden

Silence DoGood - January 27, 2022

"The Southland Journal is providing a niche service to the community. Why this administration decided to blackball Robbins' own newspaper from the beginning is unsettling," said Darden.

Politics