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Business

ACLU against Chicago measure seeking to require more surveillance cameras

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square - July 9, 2025

The proposed ordinance was introduced earlier this year by city lawmakers after a West Side store worker was shot and killed while on the job at an establishment where security cameras were inoperable. #cameras

Politics

Reps. Sheehan, Windhorst, and Weber Condemn SAFE-T Act, Demand Justice for Megan Bos

Silence DoGood - May 16, 2025

“It has stripped law enforcement of critical tools, tied the hands of officers, and prioritized criminals over victims. Who is this law protecting? Obviously not victims like Megan and her family.” #safety

Community

Will County Regional Superintendent’s Commitment to Safety Takes Her Back Home

Silence DoGood - May 16, 2025

When Dr. Caparelli-Ruff announced the Will County Regional Office of Education’s Clear-Armor project at the beginning of 2025, she was proud to be able to include her home of Bolingbrook High School as a recipient of Clear-Armor’s patented shooter-resistant window laminate. #safety

Politics

Jim Marter Issues Statement on Lauren Underwood’s Failing Record on Women’s Safety

Silence DoGood - January 31, 2025

“In the first month of 2025, Lauren Underwood voted against the Laken Riley Act and the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, both of which had broad bipartisan support,” said Marter. #safety

Community

City of Chicago Heights Awarded $250,000 Grant for School Zone Safety Improvements

Silence DoGood - June 13, 2024

The IDOT award to Chicago Heights is one of 47 similar “Safe Routes to School” projects approved, totaling $9.8 million. #school #safety

National

Tinder and OkCupid Could Soon Let You Background Check Your Date — for a Price

Silence DoGood - March 19, 2021

Dogged by questions about sexual violence, Match Group — which owns Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyofFish and others — is investing in a company that aims to enable background checks on apps. Some legislators say it’s not enough.

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