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Robbins Mayoral Candidate Andrea Roberson Attempts to Pass Illegal Vote Extending Her Term as Park District Commissioner

Silence DoGood - September 16, 2024

The taxpayers have a right to vote for their leaders. They can't just vote for themselves. #RobbinsParkDistrict

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Senator Hastings Launches First Campaign Advertisement Highlighting Key Policy Priorities Inbox

Silence DoGood - September 10, 2024

Hastings’ campaign is bolstered by a broad coalition of supporters, including prominent organizations such as the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the Illinois Education Association. #hastings

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John Booras, Republican for 3rd Congressional District, Shows Promising Poll Numbers in Upcoming Election

Silence DoGood - September 5, 2024

Recent reports indicate that the presidential race is having a significant impact on down-ballot Democratic Congressional races... #election

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Attorney Pamela Curran Smith Announces run for Judge 12th Subcircuit

Silence DoGood - September 3, 2024

"Standing beside my clients in court, I have witnessed the impact of the judiciary on litigants, which has given me greater understanding of the effect of a judge’s ruling and gravity of the consequences. #election

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Vote Her Out

Silence DoGood - September 2, 2024

"Send me to Washington, for a few years, please. I have common sense", he asked. #congress

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Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC

Catrina Peterson | The Center Square - September 1, 2024

State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, explained how top Democrats, like Harmon, wouldn’t allow the Invest in Kids Act renewal bill to be called this legislative session because it wasn’t favorable to public school teachers unions, who are large contributors to the Democrats’ campaigns. #dnc

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OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (August 2024)

Silence DoGood - August 26, 2024

Earlier this month, I was proud to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in announcing millions of dollars for helping connect people to good careers. #oped

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No ‘slated’ GOP candidates will be kept off ballot after rulings from Supreme Court, elections board

Jerry Nowicki | Capitol News Illinois - August 25, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court and State Board of Elections each made rulings Friday ensuring that a law rushed through by Democrats in May wouldn’t throw a wrench into the filing process for the current election cycle. #election

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Lawsuit Against Mayor Bryant and Village of Robbins Dismissed

Silence DoGood - August 25, 2024

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

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