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Community

Walmart Presents Inaugural Spark Awards to Highlight Black Excellence

Silence DoGood - June 21, 2022

Walmart is recognizing four outstanding African Americans for excellence in their respective fields and contributions to their communities. #walmartsparkawards

Politics

Grasso Accuses Pekau of Blatantly Distorting His Own Record to Deceive Voters

Silence DoGood - June 21, 2022

Grasso is specifically challenging his opponent, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, on deceiving voters about Pekau’s salary and pension as mayor and property taxes in Orland Park. #6thdistrict

Business

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. Resigns as Chamber President

Silence DoGood - June 21, 2022

The event coupled the Juneteenth and Father’s Day holidays with awards given to many local business owners, elected officials, community leaders, and exemplary fathers. #southlandblackchamber

Politics

Sullivan Surge Continues with Endorsements, National Attention, Rallies

Silence DoGood - June 20, 2022

“Illinoisans are hurting. With gas prices reaching record highs and inflation through the roof, the people of our state are desperate for a change"

Politics

Pat Dowell: Jonathan Jackson’s Backing From Billionaires, Puts “For Sale” on Elected Office

Silence DoGood - June 20, 2022

"Jonathan Jackson needs to reject the support of his Congressional campaign..."

Politics

State Reps. Adam Niemerg and Blaine Wilhour: IL Green New Deal Already Costing Families

Silence DoGood - June 20, 2022

“Illinois families are struggling to afford record high gas prices and as the heat wave intensifies, the prospect of rolling blackouts looks to be an almost certain reality."

Crime

Attorney General Raoul Charges Cook County Man For Possessing Fully-automatic Handgun, Drug Trafficking

Silence DoGood - June 19, 2022

“Individuals who are involved in trafficking drugs and possessing dangerous and illegal firearms will be held responsible under the law,” Raoul said.

Politics

Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in Economic Impact in 2021

Silence DoGood - June 19, 2022

"Every production creates a multiplier effect by increasing foot traffic to local stores and restaurants, recruiting local extras and hiring our talented crews, and then by making our incredible Illinois landmarks well known to audiences across the globe."

Politics