We are getting out of here! I personally will no longer post on this platform. My account will remain active for work purposes only--to follow reporters who've not yet made the switch. Follow me at @isabellerd.bsky.social
FLAGGING: The Illinois State Flag Commission has selected 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest. Voting will open to the public in January. Here are the designs that made the cut out of nearly 5,000 entries:
Welcome to SGS @markeyathomas! A former journalist turned communications strategist, Markeya has led earned & paid media strategies for local, state & national political races, racial justice campaigns, climate policy & environmental justice & science communications strategies.
Dems and Progressives have A LOT of work to do at every level of government to earn back public trust and show voters that the Left IS the people's party. We have to stop the petty squabbles that result in unserious people being elected and do some real work.
The way we tried to tell people about Samantha Steele...She should resign, and voters should remember that it was @fritz4assessor who ignored the red flags and championed her pretty much out of pure spite.
A first-term Cook County elected official was arrested and charged with drunk driving Sunday on the North Side, Chicago Police records show.
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We're seeking a communications professional with a background in local, state or federal campaigns, established relationships with reporters, and skilled at both crisis communications and working with coalitions.
Job description: https://t.co/PVeC4Tq7kw
@MichelleObama is our best bet to keep the presidency and stave off the radical right and project 2025. With only 110 days left, we need popularity, name ID and someone all Dems can rally behind. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Yes, this attempted assassination will galvanize the right, but it should galvanize the left too. We can’t let the nominee matter. We can’t give the country over to people who chant “USA USA” after their poltical leader survives an attack on his life.
We can’t let the people who refuse to do anything about gun violence win because their leader was “tough” (lucky) and became more of a distorted folk hero than he already is.
Couldn't be more excited to share this! We're thrilled to receive these honors from @BulldogReporter that recognize both our teams’ tremendous skills as well as the vision, mission and culture of the firm @RebeccaREvans and I have built.
Stomping Ground Strategies has been named the 2024 Best New Agency by the @BulldogReporter!
SGS also won GOLD for "Best Public Affairs Campaign" and "Best Crisis Management" and BRONZE for "Best Integration of Traditional and New Media". #BullDogAwards#BestNewAgency
///BREAKING/// U.S. Supreme Court walks back bribery law used in Chicago corruption cases, including ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan and Ald. Ed Burke.
Story here: https://t.co/foLdY9JIVx
Happy #Pride from Stomping Ground Strategies! In addition to being Latina & women-owned, did you know we’re also Queer-owned? Our co-founder, @Irdienstag , identifies as Queer and shares her life w/ her Queerplatonic partner. Listen to her story: https://t.co/88TopWKUsX
Memorial Day Weekend is here, & you know what that means – it's the unofficial start to Summer!
For SGS, it means Summer Fridays are back! One of many perks we offer our team to prioritize their personal & professional well-being. 😎 🏖
#SummerFridaysAtSGS#WorkLifeBalance