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Prosecutors: Jussie Smollett Ordered Brothers to Yell, ‘This is MAGA Country’
on February 22, 2019
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The prosecutors in the case against Empire actor Jussie Smollett released their bond proffer, which provides evidence that he filed a false police report.
The prosecutors wrote that Smollett instructed brothers Abimbola "Abel" and Olabinjo "Ola" Osundairo to attack him, place a noose around his head, pour bleach on him, and also yell, "This is MAGA country!"
Jussie Smollett Under Arrest on Felony Charge for Filing False Police Report
on February 21, 2019
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Empire actor Jussie Smollett turned himself into the Chicago Police Department early Thursday morning after the Cook County States Attorney charged him with a class 4 felony on Wednesday for filing a false police report.
CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson said "Smollett paid $3,500 to stage the attack because he was dissatisfied with his salary."
Smollett will appear in court at 1:30PM CT.
Chicago Police: Felony charges approved “against Jussie Smollett for Disorderly Conduct / Filing a False Police Report”
on February 20, 2019
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Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with filing a false police report. He is expected in court on Thursday at 1:30PM CT.
Report: Illinois Third Most Corrupt State, Chicago the Most Corrupt City in America
on February 16, 2019
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"The group used the most recent figures from the Department of Justice's Public Integrity Section"...
Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Gun Law That Requires a Buyer’s Social Media History
on February 08, 2019
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Just weeks after Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzer signed a restrictive gun law, Illinois State Democratic Rep. Daniel Didech proposed a new one that would require buyers to reveal their social media history. From CBS Chicago:
“This is something my community is demanding action on,” said Rep. Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove).
U. Chicago Student Paper Reports That School President Voted Republican
on January 08, 2019
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"gasp!"...
Illinois Wesleyan U. to Honor MLK Day With Gender Identity Teach-in
on January 07, 2019
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"the social justice struggle to make the movement for Black liberation more radical, more queer, and more feminist"...
Chicago Women’s March Canceled Amid Anti-Semitism, Nation of Islam Controversy
on December 26, 2018
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The organizers of the Women's March in Chicago have canceled the 2019 march due to the anti-Semitic views of Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory at the national level.
The ties to Nation of Islam and hatred of Jews by the leaders is nothing new to us at LI, but since Tablet magazine's investigation, the fallout continues and no one can ignore the truth anymore.
Northwestern Student Op-Ed: ‘I deserve to feel safe on campus’
on November 26, 2018
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Numerous women have been harassed on campus lately....
Law of Self Defense: Road Rage Stabbing Acquittal Touches Many Facets of Self-Defense Law
on November 22, 2018
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I came across this recent very brief, four paragraph, news story out of Illinois a few days ago of a defendant acquitted in a bench trial on several felony charges after he stabbed someone 10 times with a 2.5” knife during a road rage incident.
I noted that it conveniently provided a good basis for discussing several interesting legal points that often arise in cases of self-defense.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
on September 04, 2018
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Chicago Mayor Rahmn Emanuel has announced that he will not seek re-election next year after eight years in office. He has already raised $10 million towards a third bid.
Democrat Congressional Candidate says Trump and Osama bin Laden “have a tremendous amount in common”
on August 30, 2018
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Is there a Godwin's Law, but for bin Laden? If not, there should be.
Illinois Democrat Congressional candidate Sean Casten was caught on tape suggesting President Trump and terrorist Osama bin Laden have a lot in common.
University of Illinois to Provide Free Tuition for Some In-State Students
on August 28, 2018
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"will offer families with incomes of $61,000 or less the four-year tuition coverage"...
Chicago Toying With Universal Basic Income
on July 17, 2018
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Oh, Chicago. I love my home city so much, but it keeps giving me reasons to never move back! Now the corrupt city has decided to toy with universal basic income (UBI) because we all know Chicago has a ton of money to throw around.
Except it doesn't.
Illinois Bleeding Working-Age Adults as State Racks Up Debt
on June 26, 2018
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois lost 37,000 residents aged 25 to 54 from July 2016 to July 2017. A total of 115,000 people left during that time period.
Eight other states experienced population loss, but Illinois lost the most. How could this happen in a state that has bustling Chicago? Gee, maybe the bad economic policies?
Good Guy With Gun Stops Former Student From Shooting Up Illinois School
on May 17, 2018
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School resource police officer Mark Dallas stopped a potential shooting at Dixon High School in Dixon, IL, when he took down a former student who opened fire on the school.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal for Former Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich
on April 17, 2018
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Back in 2008 when Obama was running for president, then Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was busted for trying to sell Obama's vacated Senate seat. A few years later, he was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.
