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    Sen. Michael Hastings Resigned from Illinois Senate Democrat Leadership Caucus

    Sen. Michael Hastings Resigned from Illinois Senate Democrat Leadership Caucus

    Senate President Don Harmon accepted his resignation

    In a letter dated August 12, 2022, to Secretary of the Senate Tim Anderson... #senatormichaelhastings
    John Kraft and Kirk Allen August 16, 2022
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    Senator Michael Hastings Harassed Black Woman in the Southland; Settled in Court for $100,000

    There were two payments totaling $100,000 paid to Plaintiff and her attorneys as a result of this lawsuit.

    We doubt the Comptroller would process payments for a stipulation where no payments were stipulated to in it or another agreement. There has to be on…
    John Kraft and Kirk Allen August 15, 2022
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    Darren Bailey Schools J.B. Pritzker in the Meaning of Work: Video

    Darren Bailey Schools J.B. Pritzker in the Meaning of Work: Video

    Bailey challenges Pritzker to come spend a day on his farm

    "You're the trust fund kid on the school playground pushing all the regular kids around and making fun of their bagged lunches."
    Silence DoGood August 15, 2022
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    The "Bud" is Back

    The “Bud” is Back

    Leaders were excited for the first full length Bud Billiken Parade since the onset of COVID

    The parade was cancelled in 2020 and they held a shortened event last year.
    Erica Chiang August 14, 2022
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    Bailey Makes a Big Impression at South Side Bud Billiken Parade: VIDEO

    Many parade-goers expressed their support for the down state senator

    "We need things to change here! We keep voting the same people into office and our people here on the south side are still struggling. Nothing is chan…
    Silence DoGood August 14, 2022
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    Victory: Judge Rules Pritzker’s Mandates “Moot”

    Victory: Judge Rules Pritzker’s Mandates “Moot”

    “Today is a good day…”

    Victory: Judge Rules Pritzker’s Mandates “Moot”  (Chicago, IL) — This afternoon, Judge Raylene Grischow dismissed over 100 of defendants from the parent-led lawsuit concerning mask…

    Silence DoGood August 12, 2022
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    President Preckwinkle and County Commissioners Announce $75 Million in Gun Violence Prevention Grants

    President Preckwinkle and County Commissioners Announce $75 Million in Gun Violence Prevention Grants

    Commissioner Aguilar joins his colleagues on the Board and the Justice Advisory Council to Host Inaugural Convening of Grant Recipients

    “Gun violence is not acceptable anywhere, and can never be accepted as normal. We cannot accept children growing up without parents, lost to gun vio…
    Silence DoGood August 11, 2022
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    Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Brings Over $700,000 to the 16th District Through the Invest in Cook Grant Program

    Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Brings Over $700,000 to the 16th District Through the Invest in Cook Grant Program

    Projects in Northlake, Berkeley, and Forest View will improve transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across the 16th District and Cook County

    A total of $8,985,634 will be distributed across 39 municipalities and three townships to fund two transit, 16 pedestrian, 11 bicycle, one freight and…
    Silence DoGood August 9, 2022
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    Senator PatrickJoyce

    Joyce Emphasizes Back-to-School Tax Holiday on School Supplies

    The law lowers the state tax rate on school supplies and eligible clothes and footwear from 6.25% down to 1.25% for 10 days

    “For our students to be successful in school, it is important they are provided with new supplies each year,” said Joyce. “I urge all Illinois f…
    Silence DoGood August 9, 2022
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    Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

    Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

    Appointments are pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate

    Puente earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the Unive…
    Silence DoGood August 9, 2022
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    • Sen. Michael Hastings Resigned from Illinois Senate Democrat Leadership Caucus

      Senate President Don Harmon accepted his resignation

    • Senator Michael Hastings Harassed Black Woman in the Southland; Settled in Court for $100,000

      There were two payments totaling $100,000 paid to Plaintiff and her attorneys as a result of this lawsuit.

    • Roosevelt University’s Dr. Dennis Frank Discriminates Against Black Student

      PRESS RELEASE: The program retaliated against him after he expressed his concerns with university leaders

    • Darren Bailey Schools J.B. Pritzker in the Meaning of Work: Video

      Bailey challenges Pritzker to come spend a day on his farm

    • Super Senior Event Offered at Worth Township

      PRESS RELEASE: Unclaimed Property Division Also Participating

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