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Community

To Help Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Funding for Family Guidance Center Mobile Unit

Silence DoGood - March 11, 2024

According to Commissioner Gordon, the southern Cook County area saw an 82% increase in opioid overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to previous years. #opioid

Politics

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Has Successful NACo Conference in Nation’s Capital

Silence DoGood - February 15, 2024

While at the NACo Legislative Conference, Gordon also was able to get her resolution calling for Congress to commit more funding for high speed rail approved.

Community

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Calls on Congress to Fund Comprehensive Menopause Research

Silence DoGood - January 26, 2024

According to a recent study by Carrot Fertility, 6,000 women reach menopause every day. #menopause

Community

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Believes Illinois Can Play a Role in Improving Lives in Slavery’s Last Stronghold

Silence DoGood - November 14, 2023

Since slavery is so much a part of the culture, experts say education is the only way former slaves can make a life for themselves or risk being re-enslaved. #monicagordon

Community

South Suburban Elected Officials Throw Hail Mary Pass at the Chicago Bears

Silence DoGood - October 24, 2023

After 50 seasons at Soldier Field, we and other south suburban elected officials are asking Warren and McCaskey to look to Inglewood in Los Angeles as a roadmap for transforming a predominantly Black area into a thriving... #chicagobears

Community

Commissioner Monica Gordon Releases Statement on Hillcrest High School Shooting

Silence DoGood - September 17, 2023

"Unfortunately, gun violence is the leading cause of death among children, teens and young adults under 25-years-old in Cook County." #hillcrest

Community

Diverse Group Attends Commissioner Gordon’s Inaugural Violence Prevention Advisory Council

Silence DoGood - August 31, 2023

Last year, Cook County alone saw over 1,000-gun violence victims. It is the leading cause of death among children, teens and young adults under 25-years-old. #gunviolence

Community

Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention

Silence DoGood - August 25, 2023

"We must go to the root causes and determine how to address it from every angle." #violenceprevention

Community

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Hires District Director

Silence DoGood - May 24, 2023

The Lansing resident brings more than 15 years of valuable experience in state and municipal government as well as civic involvement to her new position. #cookcounty

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